Screenplay:
Lee HallComposer:
Elton JohnCast:
Elliott Hanna, Ruthie Henshall, Chris Grahamson, Elton John, Tom Holland, Ann Emery, Howard Crossley, Layton Williams, Redmand Rance, Ryan DeanVOD (1)
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Experience the joy of this spectacular live event featuring stunning performances and a unique finale that unites 25 current and former Billy Elliot's in an awe-inspiring routine. Based on the film first released in 2000, Billy Elliot the Musical has won the hearts of millions since it opened in London's West End and has gone on to captivate audiences around the world, winning over 80 theatre awards along the way including 10 Tony Awards and 5 Olivier Awards. Set in a northern mining town, against the background of the 1984/85 miners' strike. Billy's journey takes him out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class where he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family and whole community and changes his life forever. The original creative team behind the film, including writer Lee Hall, director Stephen Daldry and choreographer, Peter Darling, is joined by music legend Elton John to produce a funny, uplifting and spectacular experience that will stay with you forever. (Universal Pictures AU)
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I am not a big expert on modern musicals, and maybe that's why I would prefer the classic film version, but this is still an extremely impressive and highly professionally executed work, in which it is worth highlighting the performances of both boys. The story of the journey toward a dream comes to life on the stage, at the end of which stands a unique artist. It is all also under the backdrop of the social conflict of British miners and their efforts to maintain their social status with the new order imposed by the government of Margaret Thatcher. Overall impression: 85%.
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