Billy Elliot: The Musical Live

Electricity sparks inside of me and I'm free.

Plot Summary

In County Durham, England, 1984, a talented young dancer, Billy Elliot, stumbles out of the boxing ring and onto the ballet floor. He faces many trials and triumphs as he strives to conquer his family’s set ways, inner conflict, and standing on his toes in a musical that questions masculinity, gender norms and conformity.

8.3 /10

2014

GB

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child abuse

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northern england

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homophobia

society

loss of loved one

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sadness

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abusive father

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national socialism

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gay interest

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gender roles

mining town

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non conformity

exploring sexuality

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christmas

1980s

gender identity

80s style

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