‘Billy Elliot's message as strong as ever’ says writer of hit heading to Manchester

Few musicals have struck a chord quite like Billy Elliot. Set against the 1984–85 miners’ strike, Lee Hall’s story of a working-class boy who dares to dream beyond…

Few musicals have struck a chord quite like Billy Elliot. Set against the 1984–85 miners’ strike, Lee Hall’s story of a working-class boy who dares to dream beyond his circumstances has become a modern classic, having been seen by over 12 million people across five continents and winning over 85 awards internationally.