Peter Darling
BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL Will Return For A National Tour and Limited West End Season (Feb 11, 2026)
Photos: THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY at Theatre Royal Haymarket (Feb 10, 2026)
MATILDA THE MUSICAL International Tour to Return to China (Jan 23, 2026)
BIO
Peter Darling is an award-winning choreographer. His work for theatre in the UK includes Groundhog Day, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (West End), Billy Elliott (West End), Merrily We Roll Along (Donmar Warehouse), Candide and Oh! What a Lovely War (National Theatre), Sunset Boulevard (Really Useful Group), The Tempest (Royal Shakespeare Company) and Edward II, The Country Wife, As You Like It, and Twelfth Night, all for Michael Grandage. He choreographed Matilda The Musical, Our House and The Lord of the Rings for Matthew Warchus. His film work includes Billy Elliott and The Phantom of the Opera.
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STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Awards and Nominations
Peter Darling, Groundhog Day
Peter DarlingGroundhog Day
Peter DarlingCharlie And The Chocolate Factory
Peter Darling, Matilda the Musical
Peter Darling, Matilda the Musical
Peter Darling, Matilda the Musical
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Peter Darling, Matilda The Musical
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Peter Darling, Billy Elliot
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Peter Darling, Billy Elliot the Musical
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Peter Darling, Billy Elliot, The Musical
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Peter Darling, Billy Elliot
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Peter Darling, Billy Elliot
Peter DarlingOur House
Peter Darling, Merrily We Roll Along
Peter Darling, Candide
Videos
Video: Noah Mullins to Join Mark Addy and Jenna Russell in THE UNLIKELY PILGRIMAGE OF HAROLD FRY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2025-10-28 14:35:02
Video: New Footage From MATILDA THE MUSICAL, Now Extended Until 15 December 2024
by Stephi Wild - 2023-06-01 05:12:28
PHOTO/VIDEO: Exclusive Look Behind the Scenes of MATILDA THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - 2021-09-17 05:43:40
VIDEO: The Cast of MATILDA Performs 'When I Grow Up' in Rehearsals; Booking Extension Announced
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - 2021-09-10 05:00:20
VIDEO: Meet the Child Stars of Royal Shakespeare Company's MATILDA THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - 2021-08-18 07:10:50
Broadway Rewind: GROUNDHOG DAY Gets Ready for Broadway with Andy Karl & More!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-11-27 16:01:00
Broadway Rewind: GROUNDHOG DAY Finds Its Time at Bryant Park in 2017
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-08-27 17:01:00
Lily-Mae Evans, Kitty Peterkin and Savannah Read Join MATILDA THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - 2017-09-05 06:32:12
VIDEO: Find Out What the Matildas Would Do if They Were Prime Minister
by BWW News Desk - 2017-06-09 07:33:31
Raise Your Voice and Cast Your Vote for the Theater Fans' Choice Awards!
by Nicole Rosky - 2017-06-02 12:00:08
VIDEO: 30 Days of TONY, Day 9: BILLY ELLIOT Dances Away with the Tony Awards
by A.A. Cristi - 2017-06-02 10:00:01
What Are You Waiting For? Cast Your Vote for the Theater Fans' Choice Awards!
by Nicole Rosky - 2017-05-30 14:30:09
COME FROM AWAY and MATILDA Receive 14 Dora Award Nominations - See All The Nominees!
by Alan Henry - 2017-05-30 11:31:34
There's No Day But Today! Cast Your Vote for the Theater Fans' Choice Awards!
by Nicole Rosky - 2017-05-25 11:01:05
News
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026
BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL will embark on a national tour, opening at Sunderland Empire on 4 November 2026 where it will play until 28 November 2026 before ts first return to the West End in over 10 years.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2026
New production photos have been released for the new British Musical, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry based on Rachel Joyce’s best-selling novel with music and lyrics by Passenger. CHeck out the photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2026
Matilda The Musical will be returning to China for a third national tour from February to August 2026. The internationally renowned musical continues to play in London’s West End at the Cambridge Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2025
Billy Elliot the Musical will search for US and Canadian boys to play the role of Billy in a forthcoming run of the multi award-winning hit show. Learn more about how to audition here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2025
The full cast has been announced joining the already announced Mark Addy as Harold Fry, Jenna Russell as Maureen Fry and Noah Mullins as The Balladeer in The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 3, 2025
Billy Elliot the Musical will search for children to play the roles of Billy, Michael and Debbie in a forthcoming run of the multi award-winning hit show. Learn more about the casting call here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025
Noah Mullins will join Mark Addy and Jenna Russell to make their West End debut playing The Balladeer in The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. Watch a video of Mullins here!
by Kat Mokrynski - Oct 28, 2025
Recently, we had the chance to speak with Lizzi Gee, who is both the director and choreographer for this production of Ride the Cyclone. We discussed what it has been like taking on both of these creative roles, how it feels to be working on the European premiere of the work and even what she hopes audience members will take away from the show as a whole.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 30, 2025
New production photography has been released as the Royal Shakespeare Company’s West End production of Matilda The Musical enters its 15th year in London, making it the 10th longest running musical in West End history.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2025
Tickets will go on sale on September 10 for the Chichester Festival Theatre production of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 15, 2025
The Chichester Festival Theatre production of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry will transfer to the West End. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 29, 2025
Casting has been announced for the upcoming tour of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of Matilda The Musical, which this year celebrates 15 years on stage
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2025
Casting has been announced for the Royal Shakespeare Company's West End production of Matilda The Musical which enters its 15th year in London this Autumn.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2025
New casting has been announced for the Royal Shakespeare Company’s West End production of Matilda The Musical as it prepares to mark a major milestone: its 15th year in London this autumn.
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2025
All new photos have been released from the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Matilda The Musical. The production is currently booking through to May 2026 at the Cambridge Theatre. Check out the photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2025
The full company has been revealed for The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, a joyous new musical adapted by Rachel Joyce from her own multi-million-selling novel in the UK. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025
The Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Matilda The Musical, based on Roald Dahl's beloved book, will add five further dates to its upcoming tour of the UK and Ireland.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025
The Royal Shakespeare Company will welcome new young performers to its multi-award-winning production of Matilda The Musical which is currently booking through to May 2026 at the Cambridge Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2025
Matilda the Musical is getting ready to bring its revolting children on tour through the UK and Ireland. This afternoon, the show's producers announced an open call for youth performers.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2025
The World's Greatest Stage Musicals will return this Spring, arriving in over 500 cinemas nationwide—a must-see for theatre lovers of all kinds. Learn more about the lineup here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Peter Darling has not appeared on Broadway.
Peter Darling has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
Peter Darling's first West End show was Fiddler on the Roof which opened in 1994
Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for Groundhog Day, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Groundhog Day, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for Charlie And The Chocolate Factory, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Matilda the Musical, Outstanding Choreographer (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Matilda the Musical, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Matilda the Musical, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for Matilda The Musical, Best Choreography (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Billy Elliot, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Billy Elliot the Musical, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Billy Elliot, The Musical, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Billy Elliot, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for Billy Elliot, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for Our House, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for Merrily We Roll Along and Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for Candide .
Peter Darling has won several prestigious awards for his choreography. He received the Best Theatre Choreographer award at the Olivier Awards for Matilda The Musical. For Billy Elliot, he won Best Choreography at the BroadwayWorld Awards, Outstanding Choreography at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Best Choreography at the Tony Awards, and Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards. Additionally, he earned the Best Theatre Choreographer award at the Olivier Awards for Billy Elliot.
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