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A New Dawn Fades

New Dawn Fades - A Play About Joy Division And Manchester returns with a re-energised and vibrant new production touring the UK in 2026. The play tells the story of four ordinary lads who, inspired by the punk revolution of 1970s Manchester, came together to form one of the most influential bands of all time, Joy Division.

Award-winning writer Brian Gorman guides the audience through the heart and soul of both the band and the city, introducing an array of historical figures, including Roman General Julius Agricola, Dr John Dee, Friedrich Engels, Paul Morley, and Pete Shelley of Buzzcocks! The result is a spellbinding journey of love, passion, grief, and of course music, drawing inspiration from the enigmatic lyrics of Ian Curtis, with a soundtrack featuring iconic hits of the late 1970’s UK music scene including of course Joy Division.

A smash hit when it debuted at the Greater Manchester Fringe Festival in July 2013, New Dawn Fades has continued to wow audiences across the country, playing to capacity crowds and standing ovations.

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On Friends Presale from 9am, Monday 8 December
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On sale to the public from Monday 15 December

Ticket Prices

Standard £30.50 - £34.50

Max of 10 tickets can be booked online. All discounts are subject to availability and may not be applicable. See our T&Cs for further information.

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Venue

St George's Hall

Dates

17 Sep 2026

Price

£30.50 - £34.50

Age guidance

Age 16+

  • New Dawn Fades is a spellbinding and brilliant play about one of the greatest bands of all time. I totally urge anyone left out there who believes in music to go and see it

     John Robb

  • Highly entertaining, poignant, and often very funny. Brian Gorman played an uncanny version of the late great Tony Wilson

    Will Sergeant (Echo and The Bunnymen)

  • I go through every emotion possible to a music fan… a fantastic sold-out performance from a youthful team of actors who have put their ‘Heart and Soul’ into the whole project

    Louder Than War

  • An evocative piece that beautifully captures the heart and soul of Manchester in the 1970s. This is the way, step inside…

    Kevin Cummins

  • So fascinating, and (Josh Lonsdale) who played Ian Curtis was brilliant!

    Jayne Middlemiss (Virgin Radio)