Billy Elliot the Musical – Melbourne

Venue: Regent Theatre
Location: Melbourne, Australia
20 Feb - 19 Apr, 2020
Web: https://billyelliotthemusical.com.au/

Aaron Smyth, Wade Neilsen. Photo: James D. Morgan

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 85 awards internationally, including 10 Tony Awards, 5 Olivier Awards and 8 Helpmann Awards. Based on the film of the same name, Billy Elliot the Musical is a funny, gritty, heart-warming and feel- good celebration following the journey of a young boy raised in a small British mining town. Set against the backdrop of the 1984/’85 miners’ strike, Billy’s journey takes him out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class where he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family, the whole community and changes his life forever.

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September

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IN THE SHADOW OF TIME

The newest work from Raewyn Hill, in collaboration with the Australian Chamber Orchestra, is a poignant exploration of aging, resilience, and the unseen forces that shape our lives.

81 Barrack Street, Perth, 6000 Liberty Theatre | 17 Sep - 20 Sep, 2025

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Out of the Studio

DirtyFeet’s Out of the Studio 2025 provides a platform for two emerging choreographers: Cassidy McDermott Smith and Shyamla.

Neilson Studio at Sydney Dance Company | 19 Sep - 20 Sep, 2025

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CATS

58 Grote St, Adelaide SA 5000 Her Majesty's Theatre | 20 Sep - 12 Oct, 2025

October

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Babies and Ballerinas

How do they do it? Many of our favourite ballerinas have returned to dance after having beautiful babies!

Level 5, 2 Kavanagh Street, Southbank Lisa Bolte Dancer's Lounge | 4 Oct, 2025

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Yeah The Boys: Call for Performers

FORM Dance and Places and Spaces Productions are looking for six performers for the first stage creative development of Vanessa Marian and Stefan Hunt’s “Yeah The Boys” as they prepare to bring the seminal film to the live stage.

Brent Street, Building 101/122 Lang Rd, Moore Park NSW 2021 | 5 Oct, 2025

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The Bogong’s Song: a call to Country

Bangarra’s The Bogong’s Song invites young audiences on a journey of dance, puppetry and storytelling, sharing the wisdom of Country through the wings of the Bogong moth.

Wharf 4/5, 15 Hickson Rd, Dawes Point NSW 2000 | 8 Oct - 19 Oct, 2025

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Get Up, Dress Up, Show Up: Lessons in Love and Surmounting Grief by retired ballerina Petal Ashmole Winstanley.

Join us on 18 Oct for the launch of Petal Miller Ashmole’s book with David McAllister, champagne on arrival, afternoon tea, and signed copies supporting The Australian Ballet School.

Level 5, 2 Kavanagh Street Southbank Lisa Bolte Dancers' Lounge | 18 Oct, 2025

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Continuum

This October Sydney Dance Company presents 'Continuum', a monumental triple bill that brings together three visionary choreographers–Stephen Page, Rafael Bonachela and Tra Mi Dinh

Roslyn Packer Theatre | 22 Oct - 1 Nov, 2025