Backstairs Billy

Backstairs Billy

Live at
Duke of York's Theatre
Fri 27 Oct 2023 - Sat 27 Jan 2024
  Tickets available from £10.00
subject to a transaction fee of £3.80
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.

Duke of York's Theatre

Fri 27 Oct 2023 - Sat 27 Jan 2024
104 St Martin's Ln, London WC2N 4BG, UK
Mon - Sat at 19:30
Wed - Sat at 14:30
Age guidance 14+
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Michael Grandage directs Penelope Wilton as the Queen Mother and Luke Evans as Billy, with further casting to be announced shortly.

Backstairs 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.

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Cast and Creatives

Penelope Wilton
The Queen Mother
Penelope Wilton
Luke Evans
William “Billy” Tallon
Luke Evans

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
Mon - Sat at 19:30
Wed - Sat at 14:30
Age guidance 14+
For group bookings of 10 or more:
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With an ATG+ membership, you can enjoy a host of exclusive benefits across 35+ ATG venues

Better access to tickets via priority booking and ringfenced seats
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25% off drinks at the bar at our members' happy hours (10% in Scotland)
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