A new world full of opportunity

AIt begins in a time of civil unrest and violence, and we’re introduced to the main character Dante (Levi Brown), an aspiring poet.

After wandering through a riot, he finds himself in a new world that is surprising, full of opportunity, but very dangerous.

He meets Jeannie Keefe (Eve Austin), and the duo decide to form a band, helping Dante find the purpose he has been looking for.

But nothing is plain sailing – their fellow band member Bardon Quinn is seen being forced to join the IRA by his father, while Dante finds himself immersed in an unknown world of sex and drugs. Brown, who has previously starring in Payback and Invasion, explains what drew him to the part.

“He’s a complex character – it's a role you really dream of as an actor because he has so many different things going on, and when you start to go down one road with him you get taken in a completely direction and I think as an actor that's a very exciting position to be in."

Brown and Austin are joined in the cast by fellow leads Ben Rose and Jordan Bolger, alongside Downton Abbey’s Michelle Dockery, Marcella’s Nicholas

Pinnock and The Last Kingdom’s David Dawson.

We’ll also see appearances from the likes of Bafta and Tonynominated actor Geraldine James and The Batman’s Peter McDonald.

Meanwhile, music will obviously be an integral part of This Town, and the soundtrack/score is by performance artist and poet Kae Tempest and producer Dan Carey. The title of the show obviously refers to the opening line of The Specials’ iconic hit Ghost Town. Don’t be surprised if your own village, town or city is particularly quiet as Knight fans tune in for the latest offering from one of the country’s most popular writers and directors.