Billy's life is packed with the culture of County Durham in northern England during the mid-1980s. The musical brings every detail to vivid life, from the bawdy lingo to the life-shattering Miners' Strike. This rough, gruff, working-class world starkly contrasts with Billy's peaceful ballet class escape.

Now you can see the Elliots' struggle through the Miners' Strike. Or kick up your heels in Mrs. Wilkinson's dance class. Experience firsthand what it's like to be Billy.

Mrs. Wilkinson's Ballet Class

Billy's brash ballet teacher, Mrs. Wilkinson, fuels his flame for dance and guides his struggle to unleash his talents. Strap on your dancing shoes and take her class.

The Miners' Strike

Billy Elliot is set against England's violent coal miners' strike, which pitted laborers and families against Margaret Thatcher's powerful government from 1984-85. The interactive timeline explains how.

1."Thanks for buying me them cush tennies, mum. They're better them me old ones."

2. "What's wor dinner, tonight? What? Bangers 'n' mash, again?!"

3. "Howay, man, Jackie. Get yer trousers on!"

4. "The bloke's a bloody bairn. Who knows what's in that silly head!"

5. "Cor, who can sip that stew? It's bleeding mank!"

6. "She might well be a nutter, the way she howls about at midnight."

7. "I'm gonna grab me a pint of ale. You want owt?"

8. "That wanker tossed a pint on me, Officer, so I chinned him."

9. "I divant understand wot Billy sees in ballet."

10. "I see you eyeing me new trackys. Go on, start envyin'."

 
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