Billy Elliot - The London Musical After the box office record breaking success of the movie released in 2000, Billy Elliot the Musical reached the stage and has now been running at the Victoria Palace Theatre since 2005. The Winner of The Best Musical at the Olivier Awards reunites the power and skill behind the world renowned film to create this highly acclaimed stage adaptation. Billy Elliot is booking until Saturday 20th October 2007 See video clips of Billy Elliott here Theatre: Victoria Palace Theatre Address: Victoria Street, SW1A Nearest Tube: Victoria - Circle, District and Victoria Lines Show Times: Monday to Saturday - 7.30pm. PLEASE ARRIVE AT THE THEATRE AT LEAST 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE SHOW Show Duration: 2 hrs 30 mins. Matinees: Thursday and Saturday 2.30pm Evenings: Monday to Saturday 7.30pm MAP Billy Elliot is the heart warming, inspiring story of a boy who demonstrates fierce determination in the face of the 1980’s mining prejudices. Billy Elliott is a boy with huge will and ambition, going against the common attitudes and views of the miners in Northern England, he harbours secret desires to pursue a career in ballet at the prestigious Royal Ballet School . Despite attempts, by his father and brother, to make Billy take boxing lessons, Billy resists and with the help of his ballet teachers he goes against the strong manly beliefs that he is surrounded by. This story of triumph over adversity has captured the hearts of millions around the World, making it one of the most popular West End shows to see in London this year.  Director of Billy Elliot: Stephen Daldry Writer: Lee Hall Choreographer: Peter Darling Producer: John Finn Music: Sir Elton John  The greatest British musical I’ve ever seen” The Daily Telegraph   Please note that Billy Elliot contains language which some people might find offensive and unsuitable for children. The theater producers of Billy Elliot recommend a minimum age of 8 years old but bear in mind the film was rated 15.