Set in the North East, Billy Elliot is a funny, heart-warming and feel-good celebration of one young boy's dream. This original story captured the hearts of people around the world when the movie was released in October 2000. This poignant film broke box office records worldwide and was nominated for a raft of awards including 3 Golden Globes, 3 Oscars and 13 Bafta awards. The original multi-award winning creative team from the film: director Stephen Daldry, writer Lee Hall and choreographer Peter Darling are joined for the stage adaptation by music legend, Elton John, the most celebrated UK singer song-writer of the last 30 years.