The noted desperado of the southwest, whose deeds of daring and blood have made his name a terror in New Mexico and Arizona!

Off the Ground Theatre took a trip to the Wild West for the first time with The Ballads of Billy the Kid. The famous outlaw and desperado who made his name as a gunslinger and fearsome cowboy in Arizona and New Mexico is the hero of this brand new play, which takes us on a whistlestop tour through the life of one of the West’s most notorious outlaws, Billy the Kid. An ensemble cast of 10 take on all roles across the stories, showing us what happens when unfortunate circumstance affects the life of a young boy, and how constant media attention and hero-worship can turn somebody into something they are not. Duels, prison breaks, saloons, bank heists, horse races and train robberies - this is the ultimate in cowboy adventure for the summer.

"The Ballads of Billy the Kid tapped into what made outlaws and gunslingers so fascinating, and brought it to life with their trademark good humour and tight...script. Creative, different, entertaining, enjoyable, it was a great night of outdoor theatre going." ****
The Reviews Hub

"Off the Ground are known for their excellent physical approach to theatre and interesting storytelling with plenty of audience participation - all that was in abundance tonight...All in all, a funny, high-energy and entertaining slice of the wild west."****
North West End

Written for OTG by Mat Oliphant and Connor Wray.
Cast - Ben Currie, Mollie Eadsforth, Laura Greenwood, Matty Gradden, Anthony Hamilton, Amy Hope-Thompson, Hannah Laithwaite, Kathryn McGurk, Phil Rayner, Joe Stott.
Artwork by Stewart Jones.
Sound design by Mat Oliphant.
Assistant direction by Connor Wray and Dan Meigh.
Directed by Mat Oliphant.