When We Were Punks

When in 1977 punk rock arrived in a small town, nothing was ever quite the same again.

In this one-man show, North Walsham singer-songwriter Andrew Brammer takes a trip back to the days when he and his schoolmates discovered an explosive new sound, an anarchic new attitude and a whole new way of looking at the world.

Alongside blistering songs, hear tales of friendships and rivalries, riotous gigs, outrageous characters and bizarre escapades, all happening amidst the glorious chaos of the late 1970s.

Discover how Andrew and his mates bought cheap guitars, learned three (and eventually more) chords, and formed The Snarling Ferrets, battling for punk supremacy against their fierce local rivals, Ingrid & The Severed Hydra, and other rebellious outfits with not-so-cool names.

Featuring Andrew’s own unique and quirky urban folk-punk songs, along with plenty of timeless stripped-back punk classics and obscure gems, When We Were Punks is a nostalgic, uplifting and often hilarious celebration of the music and friendships that shaped a generation.

Whether you were there back then or simply wish you had been, this is an unforgettable evening of songs and stories from an era when anything seemed possible.

“Andrew is a wonderful storyteller and a fantastic musician.” “Totally absorbing and very funny – with brilliant punk music.”