The Who Announce Dance Production ‘Quadrophenia: A Mod Ballet’

The Who‘s iconic Quadrophenia, written by guitarist Pete Townshend, is set to make its debut as a ballet production in the U.K. next year.

Sadler’s Wells and Universal Music U.K. have unveiled the world premiere of “Quadrophenia, a Mod Ballet.”

Choreographer Paul Roberts and Director Rob Ashford bring together some of the U.K.’s finest creative talent from the worlds of music, theatre, film and dance.

Paris Fitzpatrick, recent winner of the Outstanding Male Modern Performance at the U.K.’s National Dance Awards for playing Romeo in “Romeo and Juliet,” will take on the lead role as Jimmy.

Rachel Fuller and Martin Batchelar will helm the orchestral arrangement.