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Young man in suit and long billowing coat in red filter over blue target circle behind title Sadler's Wells and Universal Music UK present Pete Townshend's Quadrophenia A Mod Ballet with orchestral score
Young man in suit and long billowing coat in red filter over blue target circle next to title Sadler's Wells and Universal Music UK present Pete Townshend's Quadrophenia A Mod Ballet with orchestral score

Sadler’s Wells and Universal Music UK present Pete Townshend’s

Quadrophenia

A Mod Ballet

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Meet the new generation…

In 1973, guitar smashing rock genius Pete Townshend wrote 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.

Venue

Theatre — Mayflower Theatre

Price

From £24.50

Discounts available

Age advice

Under 2s are not allowed

Warnings

May contain haze effects

This event takes place at

Mayflower Theatre

Commercial Road, Southampton, SO15 1GE 

Street level access to our foyer & Box Office is through the main entrance on Commercial Road.

Looking out at the empty red Mayflower Theatre auditorium with the house lights up

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Further information

Discounts

Discounts only available on Zones A, B and C, and do not apply to Friday or Saturday 7.30pm performances unless otherwise stated. Discounts are subject to availability and may be removed at any time

Executive Membership Two tickets for the price of one on Wed 18 Jun or 20% off two tickets on all other performances
Executive Plus Membership Four tickets for the price of two on Wed 18 Jun or 20% off four tickets on all other performances

Groups (10+) £5 off*
Groups (20+) £8 off plus one free ticket with every 20 purchased*

Schools/Young People’s Group (10+) All tickets £15 on zones C-E, plus one free supervisor with every 10. All additional supervisors are standard price**

Student special £5 off

Under 26 £5 off

Access Member £5 off all zones. Companion half price at all performances on all zones.

*not available online – please call 02380 711811
**not available online – please email schools@mayflower.org.uk

Creatives:

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

Extras

   Touch Tour

Thu 19 June 2025 at 5:30pm

We are running a Touch Tour before the show at Mayflower Theatre to accompany the audio described performance of Quadrophenia. The Touch Tour will take place from 6pm-6:30pm before the evening performance.

A Touch Tour allows visually impaired patrons and those supporting them, the opportunity to familiarise themselves with elements of set, props and costumes before attending the show.

Please arrive 5-10 minutes before the Touch Tour begins.

To book your place on the Touch Tour please contact our Box Office on 02380 711811.

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