Whilst due to conclude at Melbourne’s Regent Theatre until April 19th, producers Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films, Greene Light Stage, Michael Coppel Entertainments and Louise Withers have confirmed that Billy Elliot The Musical’s Melbourne Season has concluded due to the recent COVID-19 situation which is putting a lot of pressure on theatrical venues of all sizes.
A full statement, posted on the show’s official website, can be found below:
The producers of Billy Elliot the Musical sincerely regret to advise that as a result of the Government’s announcement that mass gatherings of more than 500 people will be banned from Monday 16th March, Billy Elliot the Musical played its final performance at the Regent Theatre on Sunday 15 March.The production was due to play until April 19th but due to these unprecedented developments the production had no other option.
The health, safety and well-being of our staff, artists, audiences and our community will always be paramount. The producers thank the Billy Elliot Company and of course our audiences for helping make this such a special tour.
Ticket holders for all future performances should contact their place of purchase.
Producers of Billy Elliot the Musical
My thoughts go out to the creatives, cast, production team and venue staff who have undoubtedly been affected by this closure.
