Francis Dunnery: England's Tales Of The Council House Kid

at Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven
£30.00

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Get ready for a powerful and nostalgic journey back to the heart of working-class Britain in the 1960s and 70s. England's Tales of the Council House Kid is a powerful, deeply nostalgic theatre show and living memoir.

Through vivid, heartfelt stories and unforgettable songs, you'll experience life growing up on English council estates, a world of camaraderie, grit, and romantic dreams.

This isn't just a performance, it's a living memoir, celebrating the humour and resilience forged in the shadow of Britain's small towns, cities, tower blocks and council estates.

Join Francis for a show that will stir your memory and lift your spirits. The performance features some of my old songs that soundtracked those formative years, along with a few brand new tunes that bring the past right into the present.

Whether you grew up in a council house or simply appreciate a moving, authentic piece of collective British history, this show promises an evening of raw, beautiful storytelling and music

Francis Dunnery

Francis Dunnery appearing at this event

Francis Dunnery is the guitar virtuoso and original It Bites front man, best known for their top 10 hit 'Calling All The Heroes'. The onetime frontman of the progressive rock group It Bites, he has worked as a solo artist since 1990, carving out a career of modern rock and blues and various side projects. In 2013 Dunnery put together The Sensational Francis Dunnery Electric Band, which toured songs by his late brother's 70s rock band Necromandus along with material from the Francis Dunnery back catalogue.

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Rosehill Theatre

Moresby
Whitehaven
CA28 6SE

Website:
rosehilltheatre.co.uk

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on Sun 22 February 2026