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.
Following a critically acclaimed season in North America, 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 infamous couples of the 20th Century.
Packed with legendary hits from 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.
Important information
Tickets:
From: £20.00
Running time:
TBC
Age guideline:
12+
Captioned – Thu 18 Jun 2026, 7.30pm
BSL Interpreted – Fri 19 Jun 2026, 7.30pm
Audio Described (w/ Touch Tour 1.30pm, please contact Box Office to book) – Sat 20 Jun 2026, 2.30pm
Sensory notice & content warnings
This production includes themes of drug and alcohol abuse, a rifle seen on stage but not fired, and some strong language.
Please note – most of our productions feature flashing lights and loud sounds.
If you require this information prior to booking, please check back for updates or call our Box Office on 01752 267222.
Concession Information
Membership Concession
Members (non-priority period)
5% off Price Band A–C on Mon–Thu performances
Members (priority period)
10% off Price Band A–C on Mon–Thu performances
Corporate Members
£6.00 off Price Band A–C on Mon–Thu performances
Groups & Schools Concession
Groups Concession (10-19)
£5.00 off Price Band A–C on all performances, +1 complimentary ticket for groups bookings of 20 or more. For 20+ tickets please email your requests to group.sales@theatreroyal.com
Schools Concession (10+)
£20.00 tickets on Price Band A–C on Mon–Thu performances, +1 complimentary teacher ticket for 10 pupils booked.
Multibuy Concession
Multibuy Members
3+ productions 15% off Price Band A–C on all performances.
5+ productions 25% off Price Band A–C on all performances.
Standard Multibuy (Non Members)
3+ productions 10% off Price Band A–C on all performances.
5+ productions 20% off Price Band A–C on all performances.
