Then & Now – Disco In Wolverhampton

Then & Now – Disco In Wolverhampton is a celebration of Wolverhampton, its people, and the stories that live on across generations. 

Explore a photographic exhibition revisiting Chris Steele-Perkins’ iconic 1978 photograph Disco in Wolverhampton, reconnecting the young dancers captured in the original image and photographing them today, almost 50 years later, through the lens of Johnathan Williams. 

Also on display is a print of Blues Dance, an artwork inspired by the central dancer in the photograph, by Claudette Johnson MBE. A founding member of the Black British Arts Movement, Claudette Johnson is deeply connected to the Wolverhampton through her studies at the University of Wolverhampton’s School of Art.

Experience Then & Now – Disco In Wolverhampton At Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from 4 – 31 October, whenever the theatre is open for performances.

None performance opening times are TBC.

Then & Now – Disco In Wolverhampton a photographic exhibition by Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
Photography by Jonathan Williams and Chris Steele Perkins
Art by Claudette Johnson
Curated by Tonia Daley Campbell and Scott Bird
With thanks to Magnum Photos and V&A East