Billy Elliot: The Musical Live
162 min
2014
Published on, 2 months ago
Billy Elliot: The Musical Live
162 min
2014
Published on, 2 months ago
In County Durham, England, 1984, a talented young dancer, Billy Elliot, stumbles out of the boxing ring and onto the ballet floor. He faces many trials and triumphs as he strives to conquer his family’s set ways, inner conflict, and standing on his toes in a musical that questions masculinity, gender norms and conformity.
dance
child abuse
dancer
northern england
strike
homophobia
society
loss of loved one
solidarity
sadness
mine
abusive father
talent
national socialism
musical
street riots
boxing school
gay interest
crude humor
ballet
cultural difference
live
live broadcast
live performance
cross dressing
dead mother
cultural
british politics
gender roles
mining town
british history
ballet school
smart kid
non conformity
exploring sexuality
anti-capitalism
poor kid
stage musical
christmas
1980s
gender identity
80s style
filmed theater
christmas eve
generational divide
