
New Dawn Fades: A play about Joy Division and Manchester
Drama by Brian Gorman and Lauren Greenwood & The HaymarketNew Dawn Fades 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. Following the untimely death of lead singer Ian Curtis, the band went on to huge world-wide success as New Order.
New Dawn Fades is a spellbinding journey of love, passion, grief, and music, drawing inspiration from the enigmatic lyrics of Ian Curtis, with a soundtrack featuring 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, New Dawn Fades has continued to wow audiences across the country, playing to capacity crowds and standing ovations.
Reviews
Highly entertaining, poignant, and often very funny. Brian Gorman played an uncanny version of the late great Tony WilsonWill Sergeant (Echo and The Bunnymen)
It’s certainly the closest I’ll ever get to seeing Joy Division… I could not recommend this musical play more highlyThe Punk Site
The play is a beautiful crafted and emotional homage to a hugely influential and talented bandTony Clarke (Louder Than War)


