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The Ballad of Johnny & June

The Ballad of Johnny & June

Tue 09 Jun 2026 - Sat 13 Jun 2026

Love is a burning thing, and no one burned brighter than Johnny Cash and June Carter.  
 
He was a small-town musician and storyteller with a voice that stirred the soul. She was the comedienne of the first family of country music.  
 
The Ballad of Johnny & June takes you inside the soaring highs and shattering lows of a love story that defined an era. From the stage to the road, through triumphs, heartbreak, and redemption this brand-new musical, created with the support of their family and told through the eyes of their son, John Carter Cash, shows why Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash remain one of the most influential couples of the 20th Century.  
 
American musical theatre star Christopher Ryan Grant, who originated the role of Johnny Cash in New York and Canada premiere, now brings his acclaimed portrayal to the UK stage for the first time, joined by award-nominated actress Christina Bianco (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, The Wizard of Oz).  
 
Packed with legendary hits from I Walk the Line, Ring of Fire, Hey Porter, Jackson, I’ve Been Everywhere and directed by two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys, The Who’s Tommy, and Summer: The Donna Summer Musical) don’t miss your chance to join music royalty for The Ballad of Johnny & June.  

Additional Information

Runtime: 2hrs 30 mins

Age Recommendation: 12+ 
  
Content Warning

 

Accessible Performance

Audio Described by Caroline Burn | Jun 11th at 7.30PM. Touch Tour at 6:30PM. 

BSL by Emma Jane | Thu 11 Jun 2026 at 7.30PM

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