In 2012, Wilko Johnson, the iconic rock star and founder of legendary Essex band Dr Feelgood, was told he had inoperable cancer and a year to live. Refusing all treatment, he decided to spend his last months living meaningfully: seeing the people, places and things which meant most to him during his remarkable life.
Then, a miracle happened…
A mixture of words, rock ‘n roll, and quotes from the man himself, Wilko: Love and Death and Rock ‘n Roll tells the amazing, uplifting true story of Wilko, the Canvey Island legend. A play with live music, transferring to Southwark Playhouse Borough following critical and audience acclaim in its initial run at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch in 2023.
“A stonking star turn… Johnson Willis is wonderful” The Guardian
“Fond and funny” Daily Mail
“Brilliant” The Spectator
2hr. Incl. 1 interval.
Musicals, Cyber Monday, Off West End, Black Friday
20th March, 2025
19th April, 2025
Contains adult themes including death, serious illness, emotional abuse, physical violence, and strong language.
Station: London Bridge
Location: Fringe/Off West End
Bus numbers: Inner London Crown Court (Stop B): 35, 133, 343, 344
Directions from tube: Borough: Exit & turn right towards Newington Causeway. Located just before the railway bridge. Elephant & Castle: Exit via South Bank University Exit & turn left, head up Newington Causeway.
Day of week | Matinee | Evening |
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Monday | - | 7:00 PM |
Tuesday | 2:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
Wednesday | - | 7:00 PM |
Thursday | - | 7:00 PM |
Friday | - | 7:00 PM |
Saturday | 2:30 PM | 7:00 PM |
Sunday | - | - |
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