Three time BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winners, The Young'uns, present a new and unique piece of modern folk theatre.

The Young'uns: The Ballad of Johnny Longstaff

23rd MAY 2019

20.00PM - 23.00PM

Perth Theatre

Perth Theatre

Mill Street
Perth, Perth and Kinross, PH1 5HZ, Scotland
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Three time BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winners, The Young'uns, present a new and unique piece of modern folk theatre.

The Ballad of Johnny Longstaff is the story of one man's adventure from begging on the streets in the north of England to fighting fascism in the Spanish Civil War, taking in the Hunger Marches and the Battle of Cable Street.  It's a timely, touching and often hilarious musical adventure following the footsteps of one working-class hero who witnessed some of the momentous events of the 1930s. 

With their trademark harmony, honesty and humour, the Teeside trio bring together 16 specially-composed songs, spoken word, striking imagery, and the real recorded voice of Johnny himself to tell a remarkable human story oozing with modern relevance.

“The harmonies are glorious, the wit is waspish. The songs are powerful, the banter is relentless and the audience is happy. What’s not to like?

★★★★★ The Guardian

Glorious....celebrating the uncelebrated with warmth, vigour and passion”

★★★★ MOJO

A heartfelt secular hymnary for these troubled times and a rallying call for humanity.”

★★★★ The Scotsman

Running time approx. 1 hour 50 minutes, including interval.

Tickets:

£15.50 - 20.00

All prices include a £1.50 booking fee.

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