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Quadrophenia

July 2023

  • Danielle Deadwyler and Jalyn Hall in Till.

    The seven best films to watch on TV this week
    Till to The Beanie Bubble: the seven best films to watch on TV this week

    A passionate and furious film about a 14-year-old boy killed in the US in the 50s, and a quirky story about Beanie Babies becoming a word-of-mouth craze

January 2023

  • Brian Tufano in the 1990s, the decade in which he came into his own in cinematic work.

    Brian Tufano obituary

    Cinematographer who brought his imaginative sensibilities to films such as Trainspotting, Billy Elliot and Quadrophenia

April 2022

  • Crease yourself … The English Game.

    Cultural prescription
    Something for the weekend: film, music and more for May Day bank holiday

    From a spot of Quadrophenia to a good innings with The English Game, our critics suggest art to inspire the best use of your extra day of free time

September 2019

  • ‘Making your whole life revolve around a silly scooter’ … Phil Daniels as Jimmy.

    How we made
    How we made Quadrophenia, by Phil Daniels and Leslie Ash

    ‘Riding the scooter along the clifftop at Beachy Head, I got too close and fell off’

December 2014

  • Pete Townshend has created a symphonic version of The Who's landmark rock opera Quadrophenia which he will stage next year.

    Pete Townshend announces symphonic reimagining of Quadrophenia

    A classical version of the Who’s rock production will be orchestrated by the musician’s partner Rachel Fuller and features Alfie Boe on vocals

July 2014

  • The Who in 1966

    Con Air director courting The Who for Quadrophenia-styled TV series

    Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey are in talks to co-produce a series set in the 60s called Mods and Rockers, according to reports

August 2011

  • Quadrophenia

    Reel history
    Quadrophenia: back when Britain's youngsters ran riot

    Reel history: Teenagers take to the streets and Britain erupts in moral panic ... why does Franc Roddam's 1979 cult classic feel so familiar?

October 2005

  • The Who, Quadrophenia and Tommy Live with Special Guests

    (Warner Music Vision)

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