Venue Accessibility & Content Warning, contact:

access@adelphitheatre.co.uk


ACCESS

If you require specific access information or have particular needs, please contact us before making a booking.

We will be happy to assist and provide the details you need.

MOBILITY SCOOTERS

If you plan to bring a mobility scooter on the trip, it is essential that you book it in advance.

Failure to do so may result in us being unable to accommodate the scooter on the coach, as we must ensure the appropriate ramp and space are available.

Billy Elliot the Musical is an inspiring and high-energy show based on the film of the same name, but it includes some mature and potentially sensitive themes. The story deals with family conflict, grief, and economic hardship, set against the backdrop of the 1984–85 UK miners’ strike, which can involve scenes of tension, protests, and confrontations. There are also occasional strong language and references to bullying or aggressive behaviour, as well as depictions of emotional struggles and loss. Despite these heavier moments, the musical is balanced with uplifting songs, humour, and a positive, triumphant ending, making it generally suitable for audiences aged 8 and above, depending on individual sensitivity.

Billy Elliot The Musical

Billy Elliot the Musical is one of the most celebrated stage musicals of all time.

Seen by almost 12-million people across five continents, it has won more than 80 major awards worldwide and enjoyed over 11 hugely successful years in London’s West End, alongside a landmark 18-month UK and Ireland tour.

Set in a northern town against the backdrop of the miners’ strike of 1984 and 1985, the musical tells the powerful story of Billy, a young boy who stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class. What begins as a secret soon becomes a passion that challenges expectations, brings a family together, inspires a community, and changes a life forever.

Based on the Academy Award-nominated film and brought to the stage by an award-winning creative team, Billy Elliot the Musical features an unforgettable score by Elton John. Funny, moving and uplifting, it remains an extraordinary theatrical experience that continues to resonate with audiences around the world.