However, it’s easy to understand why this musical has won a swathe of awards since its premiere in 2005, last being seen here with seasons in Melbourne and Sydney in 2009. Seen by over 12 million people worldwide and acclaimed by audiences and critics alike, Billy Elliot is the recipient of over 85 awards internationally. TICKETS Home page. This is a review of the Sydney season of Billy Elliot the Musical. The music is by Elton John, and the book and lyrics are by Lee Hall, who wrote the film's screenplay. Buy tickets for Billy Elliot the Musical (Australia) at Regent Theatre from Ticketmaster AU. James D Morgan. TICKETS About Billy Elliot the Musical (Australia) BE INSPIRED. Billy Elliot The Musical, London: See 2,694 reviews, articles, and 140 photos of Billy Elliot The Musical, ranked No.33 on Tripadvisor among 444 attractions in London. Billy Elliot The Musical, London: See 2,694 reviews, articles, and 140 photos of Billy Elliot The Musical, ranked No.33 on Tripadvisor among 444 attractions in London. ... Justin Smith, who played Billy’s brother in the original Australian production in 2007, now does a good job as his father. This is a review of the Sydney season of Billy Elliot the Musical. As a fan of the film Billy Elliot, I attended Billy Elliot the Musical with some trepidation. Billy Elliot is often described as the story of a young boy making his ballet dreams come true, set against the backdrop of the UK miners’ strike of 1984 and 1985. Billy Elliot: The Musical is a musical based on the 2000 film of the same name. Billy Elliot the Musical (Australia) is coming to Melbourne! Billy Elliot The Musical is currently playing at Sydney Lyric Theatre until December 15 2019, followed by seasons at the Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre from December 2019, the Regent Theatre, Melbourne from February 2020, Crown Theatre Perth from June 2020, and QPAC’s Lyric Theatre in Brisbane from July 2020. Review: Billy Elliot The Musical. The plot revolves around Billy, a motherless British boy who begins taking ballet lessons. Featuring music by the legendary Elton John, Billy Elliot the Musical is an extraordinary theatrical experience that has captivated audiences around the world. Featuring music by the legendary Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, choreography by Peter Darling and direction by Stephen Daldry, Billy Elliot the Musical has been seen by over 12 million people worldwide.Acclaimed by audiences and critics alike, it is the recipient of over 85 awards internationally. There might not be a musical easier to love than Billy Elliot.. ... but the seriousness is modified by the dance and music. Billy Elliot is the inspirational story of a young boy's struggle against the odds to make his dream come true.