Backstairs Billy

Backstairs Billy

Live at
Duke of York's Theatre
Fri 27 Oct 2023 - Sat 27 Jan 2024
  Tickets available from £20.00
subject to a transaction fee of £3.80
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This show has an interval
Michael Grandage Company presents Marcelo Dos Santos’ new comedy Backstairs Billy which looks at a pivotal moment in the 50 year relationship between the Queen Mother and her loyal servant William “Billy” Tallon.
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Duke of York's Theatre

Fri 27 Oct 2023 - Sat 27 Jan 2024
104 St Martin's Ln, London WC2N 4BG, UK
This show has an interval
Mon - Sat at 19:30
Wed - Sat at 14:30
Age guidance: 14+
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Backstairs Billy

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Michael Grandage directs Penelope Wilton as the Queen Mother and Luke Evans as Billy.

Set in 1979, when strikes are bringing the country to its knees and Britain is about to seismically change under Margaret Thatcher, it is business as usual for the Queen Mother and Billy inside Clarence House. Receptions are in full swing and the champagne is flowing as the two worlds start to collide with dizzying consequences.

Cast and Creatives

Penelope Wilton
The Queen Mother
Penelope Wilton
Luke Evans
William “Billy” Tallon
Luke Evans
Emily Barber
Annabel Maud/Lady Astlebury
Emily Barber
Iwan Davies
Gwydion
Iwan Davies
Ian Drysdale
Kerr
Ian Drysdale
Ilan Galkoff
Young Billy
Ilan Galkoff
Eloka Ivo
Ian
Eloka Ivo
Michael Simkins
Mr Harrington-Bahr/Hugo McCoyd
Michael Simkins
Nicola Sloane
Mrs Harrington-Bahr/Lady Adeline
Nicola Sloane
David Buttle
Palace Staff/Understudy
David Buttle
Keanu Adolphus Johnson
Palace Staff/Understudy
Keanu Adolphus Johnson
Amy Newton
Palace Staff/Understudy
Amy Newton
Georgie Rhys
Palace Staff/Understudy
Georgie Rhys
Jacob Ethan Tanner
Palace Staff/Understudy
Jacob Ethan Tanner
Michael Grandage
Director
Michael Grandage
Marcelo Dos Santos
Writer
Marcelo Dos Santos
Christopher Oram
Set Designer and Costume Designer
Christopher Oram
Tom Rand
Costume Designer
Tom Rand
Ryan Day
Lighting Designer
Ryan Day
Adam Cork
Music and Sound Designer
Adam Cork
Carole Hancock
Wigs, Hair & Make-Up Designer
Carole Hancock
Jacob Sparrow
Casting Director
Jacob Sparrow
Sophie Drake
Associate Director
Sophie Drake
Mary Charlton
Costume Supervisor
Mary Charlton
Marcus Hall
Props Supervisor
Marcus Hall

Duke of York's Theatre

104 St Martin's Ln, London WC2N 4BG, UK
Leicester Square
The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing. See 'What's On' section for performance times
Bar - Pre-show & interval drinks and snacks
Ambassador Lounge - Pre-show & interval table service (Charge applies)
Membership Benefits - 25% off pre-show drinks (30mins prior)

The Duke of York’s Theatre opened in 1892, then named the Trafalgar Square Theatre, and was renamed to its current name in 1895 to honour the future King George V. The theatre has housed acclaimed productions since, such as King Lear, and played host to many famous names, including Sir Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom, Michael Gambon and Jeremy Irons.

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Duke of York's Theatre

Fri 27 Oct 2023 - Sat 27 Jan 2024
104 St Martin's Ln, London WC2N 4BG, UK
This show has an interval
Mon - Sat at 19:30
Wed - Sat at 14:30
Age guidance: 14+
For group bookings of 10 or more:
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