Billy Elliot the Musical
The award-winning Elton John musical about a miner's son who swaps boxing for ballet opens its new UK tour in Sunderland.
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Billy Elliot the Musical opens its new UK and Ireland tour at Sunderland Empire. Set in a North East mining community during the 1984 to 85 miners' strike, it follows a young boy who swaps boxing gloves for ballet shoes, with music by Elton John. The show has been seen by nearly 12 million people worldwide and won more than 80 international awards. The cast includes Lesley Joseph as Grandma, Annette McLaughlin as Mrs Wilkinson, Deka Walmsley as Dad and Jack Bandeira as Tony. Performances run Monday to Saturday at 7:30pm, with 2:30pm matinees on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Recommended for ages 8+; contains strong language, flashing lights, pyrotechnics, smoke and some violence.
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