Curve Leicester announce brand new production of BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL

Curve Leicester have announced a brand new production of Billy Elliot the Musical, which will run at the venue from 7 July-14 August 2022.

Directed by Nikolai Foster, the production will feature new choreography by movement director Lucy Hind (The Girl From The North Country), set and costume design by Colin Richmond and lighting by Ben Cracknell.

Working Title have given the team at Curve permission to remount the production “from scratch”.

Curve’s Chief Executive Chris Stafford and Artistic Director Nikolai Foster said:“We are beyond excited to share Lee Hall and Elton John’s astonishing musical Billy Elliot with Curve audiences, ensuring summer 2022 in Leicester is truly memorable.

“Billy Elliot is a musical filled with incredible characters, epic ideas and at its heart, the story of a young boy who has the passion and courage to dance down a different path from the one prescribed for him. We are indebted to the incredible creatives who made Billy such a hit and hugely grateful they have trusted us to create the first brand new UK production for our audiences in Leicester. Collaborating with a terrific production team and an incredible cast of the most exciting young performers, we are proud to present this mighty musical which recognises the value of culture in our society, the importance of expressing your truest self and gives a voice to the courageous working class communities who are depicted in Lee Hall’s astonishing play. All beautifully framed by Elton John’s electrifying score.”

Billy Elliot the Musical has music by Elton John, with a book and lyrics by Lee Hall, who also wrote the film screenplay.

Tickets will go on sale to Curve Friends from 30 September before going on general sale from 11 October.