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Production shot of Backstairs Billy in London, with Luke Evans as Billy and Penelope Wilton as The Queen Mother.
Production shot of Backstairs Billy in London, with Luke Evans as Billy.
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Production shot of Backstairs Billy in London, with Penelope Wilton as The Queen Mother.
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About Backstairs Billy

Can’t get enough of The Crown? Here’s a right royal treat: Penelope Wilton (Downton Abbey) and Luke Evans (Beauty and the Beast) star as the Queen Mother and her Page of the Backstairs William "Billy" Tallon in Marcelo Dos Santos’s delightful new comedy Backstairs Billy. Book The Crown tickets on Box Office, and secure your appointment with royalty.

It’s 1979, and Margaret Thatcher is prime minister. The country is on the brink of huge social change — but the Queen Mother is blissfully cocooned in Clarence House with her usual routine of corgis and champagne, managed by her loyal servant and confidant Billy. But not even the most pampered royal can remain oblivious to what’s going on beyond the palace walls. Is she out of date in this strange new world?

Indulge in a good royal gossip with this delightful double act. Beautifully staged by Tony and Olivier Award-winning director Michael Grandage, The Crown combines humour and heart with a joyfully subversive streak. Just mind the corgis! Book tickets to Backstairs Billy in London now.

Run time

Approx 2h 15m (incl. interval)

Start date

27th October, 2023

End date

27th January, 2024

Categories

Venue

Duke of York's Theatre

Age

14+

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242 Reviews

West End Laura

West End Laura

83 Reviews | 9 Followers
84%
Joyful, Great writing, Great acting, Entertaining, Delightful

See it if You want a joyful, funny play that's easy to watch, has 2 brilliant leading actors (and has a bit of crude humour!)

Don’t see it if You're not interested in the royal family, or you're easily offended. It's set in the 70s so the language used reflects this.

Pedro N

Pedro N

114 Reviews | 8 Followers
95%
Fluffy, Hilarious, Great acting, Funny, Clever

See it if You like a good, clever comedy based on actual facts and seeing great actors on stage.

Don’t see it if You don't like comedies.

M 608343

M 608343

581 Reviews | 89 Followers
95%
Great staging, Great acting, Funny, Delightful, Clever

See it if You like comedies that have an occasional serious turn. Set is terrific.

Don’t see it if You don’t like dogs, monarchs, or good theatre!

RichardLSPrice

RichardLSPrice

73 Reviews | 2 Followers
94%
Hilarious, Great writing, Funny, Entertaining, Enchanting

See it if A great comedy with entertaining performances. Really enjoyable.

Don’t see it if You don’t find the elites funny. Or easily offended. There’s a bit of crude humour in here.

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Venue

Duke of York's Theatre

104 St Martin's Lane, London, United Kingdom, WC2N 4BG
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Directions

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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