And now the film is to be made into a West End stage show which will feature music by Elton John.
Director Stephen Daldry is looking to cast the lead character Billy and his best friend Michael.
"So the audition process is like painting the Forth Bridge."
Young hopefuls need to be male, aged between 11 and 14, and able to sing, dance and act.
Music for the new stage version of Billy Elliot has been written by Elton John. The production is expecte to open this Autumn.
Audition details
Working Title and Old Vic Productions are casting for Billy Elliot the musical.
This is what the company is looking for:
London - Sunday 8 February
London School of Musical Theatre, 83 Borough Road, London, SE1 1DN
(Nearest tube - London Bridge/Borough/Waterloo)
Glasgow - Saturday 21st February
Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, 100 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G2 3DB
You may be required to return on Sunday for a recall
Nottingham - Sunday 29th February
International Community Centre, 61b Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG1 3FN
(Near Victoria Centre)
0900 to register, after that you will be given a time for your group
A recent photo, plenty to drink and lots of energy! Come ready to dance then, if lucky, sing. You do not have to prepare anything as the production team will teach you all you need.
Please Note
We've provided all the information we have about the open auditions; please do not contact Breakfast for any more information as we are not involved in the casting process - Good luck!
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