On Sunday September 28, 2014 Billy Elliot Live was screened to an incredible 554 cinemas throughout the UK and Ireland and was a phenomenal roaring success
Billy Elliot Live provides a much-deserved lasting legacy of an incredible show
The record-breaking event saw 25 former and current Billy Elliots congregate on stage in a special finale of Billy Elliot the Musical. The unique performance took place from Billy Elliot the Musical’s West End home at the Victoria Palace Theatre.
The special screening of Billy Elliot the Musical topped the UK and Ireland Box Office, taking a record £1.9million. Not only did it smash former box office records but the live show was also the widest ever release of a live event, screened to a staggering 554 locations around the UK.
Surpassing Dr Who is astounding fashion
Billy Elliot Live surpassed the previous box office cinema record which was held by the Doctor Who 50th anniversary, titled The Day of the Doctor. Taking place in 2013, this highly anticipated cinema event took £1.8million at the box office as was screened across 440 locations.
14 years of Billy Elliot magic
It was almost 14 years ago to the day when Billy Elliot was released in cinemas in the UK. The moving story about a boy’s struggle to make his dream come true was brought to life on the stage in an internationally award-winning production by Stephen Daldry.
The live event was introduced by the show’s director, Stephen Daldry, who said:
“Having the older Billys, all the kids from around the country who have been in the show before, I think it really demonstrates the legacy of the show – of kids having that extraordinary training and extraordinary ability and opportunity to really flourish.”
The musical’s composer Sir Elton John also said a special message in Billy Elliot Live.
From 2 – 5 October, 2014 encore screenings of Billy Elliot Live will take place in 350 cinemas around the UK.
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