ACCESS PERFORMANCES ANNOUNCED FOR THE IRISH PREMIERE OF THE INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED
BILLY ELLIOT
AT BORD GÁIS ENERGY THEATRE
IRISH SIGN LANGUAGE – 29TH AUGUST @ 7:30PM
CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE – 31ST AUGUST @ 7:30PM
Universal Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions are delighted to announce that Billy Elliot the Musical will host an ISL (Irish Sign Language) performance on 29th August and a Captioned performance on 31st August at 7:30pm at Bord Gais Energy Theatre, Dublin.
Eric Fellner (Producer) said: “Having recently celebrated ten extraordinary years of Billy Elliot the Musical in London, we are delighted to have the opportunity to bring a new touring production of this inspiring show to fans across the UK and Ireland and the chance to delight new audiences along the way.”
Based on the highly successful film, the show is set in a northern mining town against the background of the 1984/’85 miners’ strike and follows Billy’s journey from boxing to ballet class where he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family and whole community and changes his life forever.
Acclaimed by audiences and critics alike, Billy Elliot the Musical has now been seen by over 10.5 million people across five continents and is the recipient of over 80 awards internationally, including ten Tony Awards and five Olivier Awards. In 2006, Liam Mower, James Lomas and George Maguire, the first three boys to play the title role, became the youngest performers ever to have won the Olivier Award for Best Actor with the show also picking up the Best Musical prize. In total, eighty nine boys have now played the iconic title role on stage worldwide.
Billy Elliot the Musical is brought to life by the multiple award-winning creative team behind the film including writer Lee Hall (book and lyrics), director Stephen Daldry and choreographer, Peter Darling, joined by Elton John who composed the show’s score. The production features scenic design by Ian MacNeil, the associate director is Julian Webber, costume design is by Nicky Gillibrand, lighting design by Rick Fisher and sound design by Paul Arditti. Musical supervision and orchestrations are by Martin Koch.
Bord Gais Energy Theatre is delighted to host both these performances for audiences with specific needs so as to ensure that Theatre is an inclusive experience and accessible for all.
For bookings, please contact: Groups and Access Department
Email: groups@bgetheatre.ie / Telephone: (01) 677 7770 (9.00am – 6pm Monday – Friday)
Website: billyelliotthemusical.com
Twitter: @billyelliotuk
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