WINNER of 10 Tony and five Olivier Awards, Billy Elliot the Musical heads to the Birmingham Hippodrome for the first time ever next month.

Seen by almost 11 million people worldwide, Billy Elliot the Musical is set in a northern mining town against the background of the 1984/85 miners' strike and follows Billy's journey from boxing to ballet class where he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family and whole community and changes his life forever.

Billy Elliot the Musical is brought to life by the multiple award-winning creative team behind the hit film including writer Lee Hall, director Stephen Daldry, choreographer Peter Darling and musical superstar Elton John who composed the show's score.

Billy Elliot is at the Hippodrome between Tuesday, March 7, and Saturday, April 29.

Tickets are priced from £25 and are available by calling 0844 338 5000 or visiting birminghamhippodrome.com.