Backstairs Billy 2023

Ages: 14+

Opened: November 7, 2023
Closing: January 27, 2024

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Duke of York's Theatre

St Martin's Ln, Charing Cross, London WC2N 4BG, United Kingdom London WC2N 4BG

Penelope Wilton (Downton Abbey, Ever Decreasing Circles) and Luke Evans (Beauty and the Beast, Nine Perfect Strangers) star in Marcelo Dos Santos’ hilarious new comedy Backstairs Billy, directed by Tony and Olivier award-winning director Michael Grandage.

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… Book your royal appointment today.

__Access Performances__

Captioned: 23rd November 7.30pm

Audio Described: 29th November 7.30pm

BSL: TBC

Backstairs Billy - 2023 - West End Cast

Penelope Wilton

Luke Evans

Ian Drysdale

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Backstairs Billy Review: Wilton is absolutely sublime

9 / 10

Wilton is absolutely sublime, hinting at both self-absorption and a self-limiting nostalgia, but also a woman who is far smarter than those around her might ever guess. But clearly, the audience sees the real stars of this show as Pumpkin and Tring, the two scene-stealing corgis, not just delightful bundles of fluff but surely the first time in British theatre that a corgi has been used as a plot device.

Backstairs Billy review: This whimsical royal comedy makes The Crown look too careful

8 / 10

It’s Dos Santos’s first West End play, but it doesn’t feel like it. Producer and director Michael Grandage has alighted upon a polished, one-liner-filled script and given it a lavish, pacy production that’s full of moments of delight, from set designer Christopher Oram’s extravagantly pink decor to the real live corgis that scuttle across the stage. The royal family never looked so camp, and that’s before Billy (Luke Evans) delivers his briefing to his newest junior footman: “There are two queens in this castle, and I suggest you pay attention to both equally,” he says, proudly introducing green young Gwydion (Iwan Davies) to the bed-hopping ways of backstairs life.

Backstairs Billy FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Backstairs Billy have there been?

Backstairs Billy has had 1 productions including West End which opened in 2023.

How long has Backstairs Billy been running on the West End?

Backstairs Billy opened at the Duke of York's Theatre on Tuesday Nov 07, 2023 and has now been running for 2 months.

What theatre is Backstairs Billy playing at on the West End?

Backstairs Billy is playing at the Duke of York's Theatre, which is located at St Martin's Ln, Charing Cross, London WC2N 4BG, United Kingdom London.

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