See Penelope Wilton and Luke Evans star in this new regal comedy at the Duke of York Theatre. Book Backstairs Billy tickets on London Theatre today.
Discover the story behind one of the Royal Family’s most well-known and devoted servants — William Tallon. He served as the Queen Mother’s longtime Steward and Page of the Backstairs who worked in the Royal Household for over 50 years.
Loosely inspired by historical events, Backstairs Billy depicts the unusual friendship between Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (aka the Queen Mother) and her faithful, mischievous, fun-loving page William Tallon (better known as Backstairs Billy) amidst a particularly challenging time for the Royal Family and for the country at large.
During the viciously cold and stormy winter of 1979, unions across England went on strike. With labour disputes and political discord knocking at the door, the Queen Mother and Billy both will have to come to terms with the harsh realities beyond the luxurious world of Clarence House and the consequences that ensue.
Backstairs Billy marks playwright Marcelo Dos Santos's West End debut. Tony and Olivier award-winning director Michael Grandage will direct.
It’s time to uncork the champagne, let the bubbles flow, and get tickets to Backstairs Billy on London Theatre.
Approx 2h 15m (incl. interval)
27th October, 2023
27th January, 2024
14+
Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: (Charing Cross Road) 24, 29, 176; (Strand) 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 87, 91, 139
Night bus numbers: (Charing Cross Road) 24, 176, N5, N20, N29, N41, N279; (Strand) 6, 23, 139, N9, N15, N11, N13, N21, N26, N44, N47, N87, N89, N91, N155, N343, N551
Car park: Chinatown (5mins)
Directions from tube: (5mins) Take Charing Cross Road to St Martin’s Court, head down until the end and then take a right onto St Martin’s Lane until you reach the theatre on your right.
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Access Performances Captioned: 23rd November 7.30pm Audio Described: 29th November 7.30pm BSL: TBC
Penelope Wilton and Luke Evans take the lead roles in a new regal comedy at the Duke of York Theatre, portraying the Queen Mother and her devoted page of the Backstairs. Playwright Marcelo Dos Santos marks his West End debut with this uproarious production. Book Backstairs Billy tickets on London Theatre.
The running time of Backstairs Billy is Approx 2h 15m (incl. interval)
Backstairs Billy is playing at Duke of York's Theatre. The theatre is located at 104 St Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4BG.
The recommended age for Backstairs Billy is 14+.
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