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Credit: Johan Persson Much like Pete Townsend’s windmill, the Mods unravel like street peacocks against the backdrop of the ocean. Their sharp suits, designed by Paul Smith, are a colourful e…

Quadrophenia is something that is a bit of a phenomenon. It started life as a concept album written by Pete Townshend and recorded by The Who in 1973. The album

(seen at the afternoon performance on 3rd July 2025)

★★★ Quadrophenia, A Mod Ballet, is a production I approached with huge anticipation. Innovations in classical and modern dance which genuinely widen public appeal remain rare, but that’s the promise of a piece set to The Who’s legendary 1973 rock opera, ‘Quadrophenia.’ Teenage mod Jimmy’s hormonally charged hunt for purpose and self-worth made for a platinum-selling album, and a critically and commercially successful movie a few years later.