Invermay Newsagency and the City of Launceston proudly present BILLY ELLIOT!
BE INSPIRED… BE ELECTRIFIED… Presented by Encore Theatre Company, the Tasmanian Premiere Season of BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL is coming to the Princess Theatre in March 2025!
BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL has been seen by almost 12 million people across five continents and collected over 80 awards in its lifetime and played for over 11 hugely successful years in London’s West End.
Set in a northern town during the miners’ strike of 1984/5, the show follows Billy’s journey from boxing ring to ballet class where he discovers a passion for dance that unites his family, inspires his community and changes his life forever.
Brought to life by the award-winning creative team behind the film and featuring iconic music by Elton John, BILLY ELLIOT is an extraordinary theatrical experience that has captivated audiences around the world.
Expressions of Interest in attending an audition workshop for the roles of Billy Elliot and Michael Caffrey (both aged 9-12) are being taken now. Please register HERE
All other roles will be auditioned at a later date.
BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL
14-29 March 2025
Princess Theatre
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Book & Lyrics by LEE HALL
Music by ELTON JOHN
Originally directed by STEPHEN DALDRY
Orchestrations by MARTIN KOCH
Executive producers (original production)
ANGELA MORRISON, DAVID FURNISH
Producers (original production)
TIM BEVAN, ERIC FELLNER, JON, FINN, SALLY GREENE
Originally presented in London by Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions, in association with Tiger Aspect. Based on Universal Pictures/Studio Canal Film.
Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia)
Proudly supported by the City of Launceston Event Sponsorship Program