Billy Elliot the Musical comes back to the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Dublin, from 14 September to 9 October 2027: the story of a boy who swaps the boxing ring for the ballet class, with music by Elton John.

Few stories capture the pull of ballet quite like this one. In a northern English mining town during the 1984 to 1985 miners' strike, young Billy wanders into a ballet class and finds something he can't walk away from, even as his family and his town fight for their livelihoods.

With music by Elton John, it's a show that speaks to anyone who has ever fallen for dance, and a brilliant night out for young dancers and their families.

The run has 31 performances. Evening shows are at 7.30pm from Tuesday to Saturday, and on Mondays 20 and 27 September and 4 October, with 2.30pm matinees on Thursdays and Saturdays. There are no Sunday performances. The show runs 2 hours 45 minutes, including an interval.

Tickets start at €32.10. The theatre recommends it for ages 8 and up, as it contains strong language, scenes of domestic conflict and some violence. Under 16s must come with an adult aged 18 or over, under 3s are not admitted, and the production may use strobe lighting, flashing lights, smoke and haze.

Production details

Duration: 2h 45 min (includes interval)
Age guidance: Recommended for ages 8+. Contains strong language, scenes of domestic conflict and some violence. Under 16s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian aged 18+.
Genre: Musical Theatre
Content notes: Strobe lighting, flashing lights, smoke and haze

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