Billy Elliot follows an 11-year-old boy who finds an unlikely passion for dance against the backdrop of Northern England 1984, when mineworkers went on strike against Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. As his mineworker father and older brother struggle for their livelihoods, Billy goes on his own journey of self determination, pursuing dance (over boxing!), much to the chagrin of his family. The film saw much critical acclaim, and went on to be ... more 

Billy Elliot follows an 11-year-old boy who finds an unlikely passion for dance against the backdrop of Northern England 1984, when mineworkers went on strike against Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. As his mineworker father and older brother struggle for their livelihoods, Billy goes on his own journey of self determination, pursuing dance (over boxing!), much to the chagrin of his family. The film saw much critical acclaim, and went on to be adapted for the stage, first in London’s West End before hitting Broadway in 2008. less