BY MATTHEW MYERS
Miners’ strikes, Margaret Thatcher and kids in tutus? Yes, Billy Elliot has danced his way back into Australian theatres.
Twenty years ago, the movie Billy Elliot was a major success, winning hearts and awards. Staring Julie Walters, Jamie Bell and directed by Stephen Daldry, it was the feel-good flick of the year. The story of a boy’s passion for ballet dancing and the hurdles he encountered, including the objections of his father resonated deeply with audience.