Billy Elliot returns for UK tour and limited West End run

The original production of Billy Elliot the Musical is to return to the West End next year.

Directed by Stephen Daldry, the musical – with songs by Elton John – will play the Adelphi Theatre from 12th February to 31st July.

Prior to London, it will play at the Sunderland Empire, from 4th to 28th November, followed by the Palace Theatre in Manchester from 2nd December to 9th January, 2027, and Edinburgh Playhouse from 19th January to 6th February.

John and Daldry said: “Creating Billy Elliot the Musical was one of the most joyous and inspiring moments of our careers, so to bring the show back for a UK tour and a season in the West End for the first time in more than a decade is both incredibly emotional and exciting. It’s bold, it’s British, it’s full of heart and the story feels more relevant than ever. We can’t wait for a whole new generation to experience it.”

Billy Elliot has a book by Lee Hall, choreography by Peter Darling and scenic design by Ian MacNeil, with costume design by Nicky Gillibrand, lighting design by Rick Fisher, sound design by Paul Arditti and hair, wig and make-up design by Campbell Young.

Musical supervision and orchestrations are by Martin Koch. The tour director is Simon Pollard and the associate choreographer is Jeroen Luiten.

Adult casting is by Pippa Ailion CDG and Natalie Gallacher CDG and children’s casting is by Nick Hockaday CDG for Jessica Ronane Casting.

Billy Elliot the Musical is presented by Universal Theatrical Group and Working Title Films and is based on the Universal Pictures/Studio Canal film.

The show is produced by Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner and Jon Finn. David Furnish and Angela Morrison are executive producers.