Peter Darling (born 25 October 1963) is an English

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r and

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best known for his award-winning work in ''

Billy Elliot the Musical ''Billy Elliot: The Musical'' is a coming-of-age stage musical based on the 2000 film of the same name. The music is by Elton John, and the book and lyrics are by Lee Hall, who wrote the film's screenplay. The plot revolves around Billy, a ...

''. In 2010 he choreographed '' Matilda the Musical'' at the RSC's

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, which has since transferred to the West End and

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. He also choreographed for another Roahl Dahl stage adaption, ''

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ''Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'' is a 1964 children's novel by British author Roald Dahl. The story features the adventures of young Charlie Bucket inside the chocolate factory of eccentric chocolatier Willy Wonka. The story was originall ...

''. In 2015, it was announced he had teamed up with the creative team from Matilda to choreograph ''

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''. The musical transferred to

The Old Vic The Old Vic is a 1,000-seat, not-for-profit producing theatre in Waterloo, London, England. Established in 1818 as the Royal Coburg Theatre, and renamed in 1833 the Royal Victoria Theatre. In 1871 it was rebuilt and reopened as the Royal ...

in 2016, running through to September. He was educated at

Alleyn's School Alleyn's School is a 4–18 co-educational, independent, Church of England, day school and sixth form in Dulwich, London, England. It is a registered charity and was originally part of Edward Alleyn's College of God's Gift charitable foundation ...

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* * Living people English choreographers English male dancers Laurence Olivier Award winners Tony Award winners National Dance Award winners People educated at Alleyn's School Helpmann Award winners 1963 births {{dance-bio-stub