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Billy Elliot the musical! A heart-warming combination of imagination, politics, song and dance. Based on the film, Billy Elliot tells the story of a young boy’s dream, so different to his destiny. This story is set in the 1980s during the time of the historic British miners’ strike. After facing fights with his family and the biggest fight of all, the one with himself, he went against all odds to achieve his dream: ballet! The musical opened May 2005 in London; since then it has been seen by over 2.2 million people worldwide before coming to Melbourne. Billy Elliot had a fabulous team, directed by Stephen Daldry, lyrics by Lee Hall and music by the famous Elton John. Billy Elliot has been the winner of seven Helpmann Awards and received best musical in 2008.
 * Billy Elliot **



Her Majesty’s Theatre is a true icon of Australia’s cultural and theatrical heritage as it is over 120 years old. It seats 2,800 people and the first performance held their was a comedy called Bad Lads. Her Majesty’s Theatre first opened on the 1st of October 1886. Where it stands now on Exhibition Street was first purchased by George Porter in February 1839. Its other name that it was known by was the Aleck. During the time before it was opened the land space was used for shops and offices. It changed owners in 1874 and the new owner was James Cassius Williamson. He renamed it the ‘Alexandra Theatre’ and made a few alterations. The 19th of May 1900 it was a big day because the theatre was renamed again. It was called Her Majesty’s which was named after Queen Victoria. Between 1902 and 1904 it underwent its first major expansion. With three new buildings along the north side of the theatre and a 3 storey building in the north corner designed by William Pitt, the theatre was looking better than ever! Over the years many performances have been held at Her Majesty’s Theatre such as Billy Elliot, Bash the Bard, Calling All Stations, and Heroes.
 * Her Majesty's Theatre **



By Ellie and Natalie

