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Backstairs Billy Tickets

Penelope Wilton and Luke Evans star in Michael Grandage's new comedy Backstairs Billy!

To be confirmed.

Performance dates

27 October 2023 - 27 January 2024

Run time: To be confirmed.

Includes interval

4.4

204 reviews

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1979, Inside Clarence House, The Queen Mother’s receptions are in full swing and the champagne is flowing. Guiding the proceedings is William ‘Billy’ Tallon, holder of the royal corgis and Her Majesty’s loyal servant.

Outside, strikes are bringing the country to its knees and Britain is on the verge of changing seismically under Margaret Thatcher.

These two worlds are about to collide with dizzying consequences…..

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Access

Captioned: 23 November. Audio Described: 29 November. BSL: To be confirmed.

Group Pricing

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Recent Reviews

4.4
204 reviews
Martin Pye

This production was a really well presented look into the lives of the characters. Penelope as The Queen Mum was outstanding, and her comic timing a Joy ! Luke as Billy was as Camp as a row of tents. The Dark political Message in the production I feel was unnecessary. Overall an enjoyable evening. Well done to all the Cast and Production Team.

Mr . Penny

Outstanding, hilarious, performances from the entire cast, Luke Evans and Penelope Wilton were superb, delivering the quality dialogue with professionalism, that was first class and worthy of any theatre performance. Congratulations.

Eleanor

Superbly funny; brilliant acting but also made you feel uncomfortable at the attitudes of the time. Highly recommend

Elizabeth Corbett

Absolutely hilarious! Oustanding acting! Enjoyed every minute! Bravo!

Jenny

Great evening superb cast

Michelle Worsnop

Excellent play. It was absolutely hilarious which I wasn't expecting. Luke Evans and Penelope Wilton were fantastic. So glad I got to see it.

Mr. Winston Woodfine

What a lovely time at the theatre. The play was Excellent and was a triumph especially the second half. Penelope and Luke were delightful and yes I would love to see the play again before it closes. I was expecting to hear the National Anthem at the end of the show. Now we know through the play that Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother was a mother figure for all the gays. Bless her ????

Vicky Powell

An amazing evening that exceeded all my expectations

Ms Cassidy

Excellent performances and stage production. A play I'll remember seeing for a long time to come.

Neil

I was thrilled to be part of this truly professional performance with first class actors. It brought a much needed smile to my face with their wit but not ignoring the underlying pathos.10/10

Charlie Baker

It was a wonderful production and very amusing to me as I knew the two main characters. The seating in the upper circle is excruciating particularly for the larger gent.

Carol

Great show with fantastic performances

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