Billy Elliot the Musical

The award-winning musical Billy Elliot returns to Sunderland Empire for a four-week run set during the 1984/5 miners' strike, with music by Elton John.

Billy Elliot the Musical runs at Sunderland Empire from 4 to 28 November 2026, with performances Monday to Saturday at 19:30 and matinees on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 14:30. Set in a northern town during the miners' strike of 1984/5, the show follows Billy's journey from boxing to ballet, with music by Elton John and a creative team drawn from the original film. The production carries an age guidance of 8+ and contains strong language, flashing lights, pyrotechnics and smoke effects. An education pack is available for classroom learning.