A biographic play with live music and guests from the world of rock and roll celebrating the extraordinary life of Dr Feelgood co-founder Wilko Johnson will be coming to York Theatre Royal later this year (10-12 Sep).
A figure of immense influence in the rock world and beyond, Dr Feelgood co-founder and iconic guitarist Wilko Johnson faced a terminal diagnosis in 2012 with the expectation of just one year left to live. Declining medical intervention, he chose to dedicate his remaining time to a meaningful farewell tour of the people and places that defined his life… only for an unexpected miracle to change the narrative entirely.
Wilko: Love and Death and Rock ‘N’ Roll examines the life of this punk-movement godfather, tracing a career that spanned Dr Feelgood and Ian Dury and the Blockheads, to a late-career turn to acting in Game of Thrones. The production integrates live music and storytelling with the legend’s own words, serving as a practical masterclass in living life to the fullest.
Wilko: Love and Death and Rock ‘N’ Roll will be on York Theatre Royal’s Main House stage for three nights only this September (10-12). On opening night (10 Sep) there will be a special Post Show Discussion with writer Jonathan Maitland, Wilko’s son, Simon Johnson and Wilko’s long time musical collaborator, Norman Watt-Roy (formerly of Ian Dury and the Blockheads and the Wilko Johnson band.) Simon and Norman will also perform with the band at the curtain call at the opening performance.
Find out more information and book your tickets here.
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