Billy Elliot was filmed in London in the United Kingdom.
Tees Transporter Bridge
In movie
Scene where Mrs. Wilkinson tells Billy the plot of Swan Lake.
Real
Scene was shot The Tees Transporter Bridge is the furthest downstream bridge across the River Tees in England. It connects Middlesbrough to Port Clarence.
It is a transporter bridge, carrying a travelling gondola, suspended from the bridge, across the river in 90 seconds. The gondola can carry 200 people, 9 cars, or 6 cars and one minibus.
Middlesbrough
Practice Hall
In movie
Scene where Billy practices at the ballet school.
Real
Scene was shot Hanwell Community Centre has operated as a community centre since the 1940’s, providing facilities for the local community. Sports, Art and Crafts, Education, and Venue hire are available at the centre.
Except for a change of paint, the gym has changed very little from when filming occurred.
London
Haymarket Theatre
In movie
Scene where Mr. Elliot and Tony see Billy perform the lead in the Swan Lake.
Real
Scene was shot The Theatre Royal Haymarket is a West End theatre on Haymarket which dates back to 1720, making it the third-oldest London playhouse still in use.
In 2002 Judi Dench appeared on the stage of Haymarket Theatre together with Maggie Smith for the first time in over 40 years in The Breath of Life by David Hare.
London