“It became clear there was a link between the kids that I grew up with and the difficulties that young men are facing today”: Pete Townshend on how a new version of Quadrophenia moved him to tears

Mod Ballet image, man in suit.

So Quadrophenia... You’ve heard the album, seen the film (probably a few times). There’s even been a classical version. Now here comes the ballet.

Unlikely as it may sound but Pete Townshend’s rock opera, set during the mid-60s mod era has been turned into a dance production that premieres at Plymouth’s Theatre Royal in a couple of weeks.