Billy Elliot The bus station, from where Billy leaves his father and brother for London, is the now-demolished Gallowgate Bus Station in Newcastle. The performance of "Swan Lake" takes place at the Theatre Royal in Haymarket, London. On 22 May 1999, it was announced that Jamie Bell would play the lead role in the film, while Adam Cooper and Julie Walters were in early talks to join the cast. On 3 June 1999 it was reported that Gary Lewis, Jamie Draven, Jean Heywood, Stuart Wells, Merryn Owen, Nicola Blackwell, Colin Maclachlan, Mike Elliott, Billy Fane, Janine Birkett, Charlie Hardwick, Matthew James Thomas
Billy Elliot the Musical dance ("Shine"). At first, Billy's interest in dance is easily concelaed from his family, as the only person home at the time is his grandmother. She reveals to Billy the abuse she suffered at the hands of her late husband, but that she found great joy in dance ("Grandma's Song"). While his father Jackie, brother Tony and neighbours are on strike and clash with riot police, Billy takes dance lessons, keeping it a secret from his family ("Solidarity"). During the number, the violent reality of the strike is contrasted with the peaceful practise of ballet. Eventually, Jackie discovers Billy in