I should let others chime in on this but I'll just pass on what I know. It takes place in a working class town in Wales during very hard times. The language is very rough and there's a lot of anger shown by Billy's dad at the beginning of the play. I know of some children who really hated it but I can easily see others who would really be moved by the story.
Have you seen the movie? I strongly suggest you get the DVD and watch it. The emotion and times are well represented in the play. (You may have to watch it twice to understand everything that's being said. The accent's are much stronger in the film than they are on the American stage.)
edit: I just realized this thread has jumped to Billy Elliot. I guess we should expect that for a while.
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