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The Ballad of Johnny & June

Packed with legendary hits.

  • Tue 4 Aug - Sat 8 Aug 2026
  • 2:30pm / 7:30pm
  • £52.50 - £36.00 Includes maximum applicable per ticket booking fee.
Recommended for Ages 12+

Running Time: 2hrs 30mins (includes interval)

This production contains a content warning,

Includes themes of drug and alcohol abuse, a rifle seen on stage but not fired, and some strong language.

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 both the San Diego and Canadian premieres, now brings his acclaimed portrayal to the UK stage for the first time, joined by award-nominated actress Christina Bianco (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The Wizard of Oz)

Packed with legendary hits including 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.

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Discounts & Offers

  • Groups 10+: £3 off per ticket

    Applies to Tue & Wed evening performances, band i only.

  • Groups 20+: £5 off per ticket

    Applies to Tue & Wed evening performances, band i only.

  • Membership Discounts

    Theatre membership discounts may be available, and will be applied at checkout where applicable. For more information please contact Box Office on 028 9024 1919.

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The Ballad of Johnny & June Tue 4 Aug - Sat 8 Aug 2026