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UK LGBT EVENTS - Backstairs Billy @ Duke of York's Theatre (until 27 Jan 2024)
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Backstairs Billy @ Duke of York's Theatre (until 27 Jan 2024)

Backstairs Billy .. 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. Michael Grandage directs Penelope Wilton as the Queen Mother and Luke Evans as Billy, with further casting to be announced shortly. By Marcelo Dos Santos. Directed by Michael Grandage 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. 10 Tickets .. There will be 10 tickets available for every performance. The first batch of 10 tickets will be released for sale in September. To be among the first to book please sign up below.

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Address : Duke of Yorks Theatre
104 St Martin's Lane
London
WC2N 4BG

Telephone : 020 7206 1174

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