What's On The Ballad of Johnny Longstaff A musical celebration of northern working class activism... A Northern Stage, The Young’uns and Harbourfront Centre Toronto co-production Text and Music by The Young’unsDirected by Lorne Campell Book now Access Featuring songs from the original album alongside new material and stunning animation, Teesside folk trio The Young’uns perform a new, theatrical version of The Ballad of Johnny Longstaff. This is the true story of one man’s journey from poverty and unemployment in Stockton on Tees, through the Hunger Marches of the 1930s, the mass trespass movement and the Battle of Cable Street, to fighting fascism in the Spanish Civil War. In a timely, touching and often hilarious musical adventure, follow the footsteps of a working class hero who chose not to look the other way when the world needed his help, and took part in some of the momentous events of the 1930s. Directed by Lorne Campbell, Northern Stage presents a musical celebration of northern working class activism, following the smash-hit success of The Last Ship. Cast – The Young ‘Uns Creatives: Director – Lorne Campbell Designer (Set, Costumes, AV & Lighting) – Kai Fischer Animation Designer – Scott Turnbull Animator – Aaron Brady Sound Designer – Mariam Rezai Sound Engineer – Andy Bell Save Big with a Season Pass Book Now Access Captioned performance Thu 6 Feb, 7.45pm (Philip Armstrong) Touch Tour & Audio Described performance Sat 8 Feb, 2pm (Louise Armstrong) (Touch tours are usually 1hr30 mins before the performance start time) Relaxed Performance Wed 19 Feb, 7.45pm BSL signed performance Thu 20 Feb, 7.45pm (Caroline Ryan) Northern Stage is fully accessible. The theatre has three lifts providing access to all parts of the building, including the accessible toilets, baby changing facilities, stages 2 & 3 and the backstage area. Buggy parking is available. To discuss any access needs, take a look at our access page or please call our Box Office on 0191 230 5151.