25 Jun 2024
Pete Townshend’s Quadrophenia: A Mod Ballet
MEET THE NEW GENERATION . . .
In 1973, guitar-smashing rock genius Pete Townshend wrote the epic album QUADROPHENIA.
Recorded by The Who – it quickly became an iconic and multi-million selling album. Quadrophenia defined a generation and in 1979 inspired the cult classic feature film of the same name.
Now it’s back – this time as an explosive dance production – Quadrophenia: A Mod Ballet with a large cast of exceptional dancers, introducing new audiences to troubled mod Jimmy’s story while remaining true in spirit to the much-loved original.
Quadrophenia is steeped in the mythology of the 1960s – sharp suits, soul music, vespas and parkas but its themes of lost youth, rebellion, the search for belonging and hunger for social change are just as urgent today.
A rich, orchestral version of the album by Rachel Fuller, first heard in concert version at The Royal Albert Hall and recorded by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is the backdrop for this adrenaline filled rollercoaster ride.
Choreographer Paul Roberts and Director Rob Ashford bring together some of the UK’s finest creative talent from the worlds of music, theatre, film and dance. With original costumes by renowned British fashion house Paul Smith and Natalie Pryce, projection by Nick Hillel and lighting design by Fabiana Piccioli.
Prepare to be blown away as the power of dance brings a whole new dimension to the raw energy and emotion of one of the UK’s most iconic rock albums.
QUADROPHENIA: A MOD BALLET
Writer Pete Townshend
Choreographer Paul Roberts
Director Rob Ashford
Orchestration Rachel Fuller and Martin Batchelar
Costume Design Paul Smith, Natalie Pryce
Projection Nick Hillel
Lighting Design Fabiana Piccioli
Touring the UK before opening at Sadler’s Wells 24 June – 13 July.
Follow us at www.ModBallet.com
QUADROPHENIA: A MOD BALLET UK TOUR 2025
• PLYMOUTH | 28 May – 1 June | Theatre Royal Plymouth
• EDINBURGH | 10 – 14 JUNE | Edinburgh Festival Theatre
• SOUTHAMPTON | 18 June – 21 June | Mayflower Theatre
• LONDON | 24 June – 13 July | Sadler’s Wells
• SALFORD | 15 – 19 July | The Lowry
Tickets on sale
• Patrons Sadler’s Wells from 10.00am 28 June 2024
• Who Fan Club and Mailing List from 10.00am, 1 July 2024
• General Public from 10.00am, 5 July 2024
And then it’ll come to New York?
Useless …….
The 73 album et the 79 Roddam film are the Who greatest masterpieces ……!!!!
Pete music and story are ….so great, no need to add anything, like Tommy Broadway shows …….
It’s a put on !!
That would make a great t-shirt.
So once upon a time Kit Lambert had a plan to get revenge for his father Constant Lambert being black-balled by the London orchestral music establishment in the 1930s-40s. His plan was to entice the composer of the rock band he managed into writing a “rock opera” that Kit could then stage in all the tony opera houses and shove it down the throats of the classical music establishment.
And guess where Constant Lambert was the music director of ballet?
No wheelchair spaces on presale
I have bought 2 tickets for opening night at Saddlers Wells… 4rh row from front. Really looking forward to it.
As a ballet, does that mean there’s no singing or dialogue? I can’t imagine how that will work. The music is phenomenal, but the lyrics are sublime. Pure poetry.
But as it my favourite album, I’ll see regardless.
Hello, My name is Sam and my fathers name in Clint. I’ve been looking for the perfect gift for his birthday and I was wondering if you could do anything for him as a lifelong fan of The Who. He has been following Pete and Roger since the day he was born. He molded my music taste from day One and I owe everything to him. I’m a huge fan of everything Universal Music does now, especially across the pond!! If you’re able to do anything for my dad, even a letter, message, Zoom meeting. I would be so ever grateful.
Thank you,
Samuel Johnston
Hi Sam, thanks for your message. I’m sorry but this is not something that Pete or Roger do. Wish your dad a very happy birthday from us and maybe treat him to the Who’s Next | Life House box set.
I’m definitely going to see this! :0)
God I love the who I’ve been following them since I was 12 years old I’m now 52 yrs I’m disabled and use a wheel chair of would be so much better if you could get the tickets earlier,life in a wheel chair struggling on public transport is a nightmare are the who ever coming to Leicestershire
I was introduced to the Who in the 80’s by my brother . I distinctly remember him buying the album quadrophenia and putting ear phones on me to listen. He committed suicide a couple years later and the Who remains close to my heart even 40 years later !
Thank you Pete Townsend
Nancy
Bonjour,
Sorry for my english language,i must improve.
J’écris en Français.Depuis mon enfance,Les Who(en français) accompagne
ma vie.Pete,bien sur,Roger,iconique et les légendes Keith et John.
Je vais,bien entendu,réserver,next year,le spectacle,l’occasion de retourner a Londres et j’ajoute une journée a Brighton.
“Brighton Rock”,Brian May considére Pete Townshend,son inspirateur
A Bientot,Les Amis
François Le Nuz,France,17000,La Rochelle
La Rochelle,relire “les 3 mousquetaires”
Re découvrir les films de Ken Russell
Long Live Rock
Amitiés a Pete et Roger
F L N.