
We’ll Live and Die in These Towns is a gritty and compelling new musical drama driven by the adrenaline-rush energy and working class poetry of songs from The Enemy’s number one debut album.
A young rock musician, Argy, sits on the cusp of the big time only to suffer a crisis of confidence hours before the biggest performance of his life in a huge homecoming concert.
His manager, unable to convince him to sing, sends him away to re-visit his past and decide his future. So Argy walks the streets of his hometown, visiting family and friends in a bid to make sense of his feelings and find a way forward.
Argy’s worked his whole life for this break. But now it’s here, can he face down his fears and seize the moment?
We’ll Live and Die in These Towns comes from the pen of acclaimed Coventry writer, Geoff Thompson and is directed by Hamish Glen. It’s designed by Patrick Connellan and The Enemy’s Tom Clarke is the show’s Musical Director.
Age recommendation: 14+
Please note: this show contains strong language and explores issues around mental health. Please contact Box Office if you require further details.
Sat 29 Sep | 7:45pm | Limited Availability | ||
Mon 1 Oct | 7:45pm | |||
Tue 2 Oct | 7:00pm | Sold Out | ||
Wed 3 Oct | 7:45pm | |||
Thu 4 Oct | 7:45pm | |||
Fri 5 Oct | 7:45pm | |||
Sat 6 Oct | 2:30pm | |||
Sat 6 Oct | 7:45pm | |||
Tue 9 Oct | 7:45pm | |||
Wed 10 Oct | 7:45pm | Post-Show Discussion | ||
Thu 11 Oct | 7:45pm | |||
Fri 12 Oct | 7:45pm | |||
Sat 13 Oct | 2:30pm | |||
Sat 13 Oct | 7:45pm | Limited Availability | ||
Tue 16 Oct | 7:45pm | |||
Wed 17 Oct | 7:45pm | |||
Thu 18 Oct | 2:30pm | |||
Thu 18 Oct | 7:45pm | |||
Fri 19 Oct | 7:45pm | Signed Performance | Limited Availability | |
Sat 20 Oct | 2:30pm | Audio Described | ||
Sat 20 Oct | 7:45pm | Limited Availability |

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