Billy Elliot: The Musical ends an 11-year West End run April 9, but is now on a U.K tour

The Elton John show will shutter after some 4,600 performances, during which it has been seen by more than 5.25 million people. It is also currently on a U.K tour that returns the show to is native Sunderland in the North East of England with a run at Sunderland Empire from April 6-30.

Further touring dates in Bradford, Cardiff, Dublin, Edinburgh, Bristol, Manchester, Southampton and Birmingham have also been announced.

The final West End performance will be a specially staged version, featuring the entire roster of children stars and ensembles. Director Stephen Daldry has told the Daily Mail newspaper, that because “there are four Billys, four Michaels — four of everything concerning the children [who usually alternate performances in their roles] — we thought everyone should be in the last show. All the boys and girls will share the roles on the last night.”

To book tickets, contact the box office on 0844 248 5000 or visit billyelliotthemusical.com for more details.