It’s episode 10 of Toyah at Home & On The Road. On National Album Day 2021, Toyah delves into the inspiration behind one of the songs from her top 30 charting album Posh Pop. This week it’s Monkeys, a real favourite from Side 2 of the album. Toyah takes you on the journey from conception to producing the video. Click below to watch/rewatch this episode at You Tube.
More of your social, emotional and music tuning predicaments are addressed with care and attention by the deeply unqualified Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp in this Saturday’s Burning Question.
Celebrity Money For Nothing: Really: Friday 29th October: 12pm
Series 1, Episode 1. Sarah Moore and Jay Blades search the homes of celebrities to uncover unloved and unused gems for charity. Sarah and Jay look through the homes of 1980s pop stars Sinitta and Toyah Willcox in the hope of uncovering four pieces of junk to transform and sell on for a profit. Woodworking wizard Norman Wilkinson is tasked with taking on Toyah’s tired chairs, while robot-mad Mark Haig gives Sinitta’s broken fan a steampunk-inspired makeover. But will Sarah and Jay find new homes for their revamped items?
A great new image has just been made available of Toyah for her season with Proud’s Cabaret All Stars.
80’s legend Toyah Willcox joins Proud’s Cabaret All Stars from Thursday 4th November!
Britain’s original punk princess Toyah Willcox will headline London’s most spectacular cabaret experience, ‘Proud Cabaret All Stars’ at Proud Embankment for select dates this November & December 2021.
‘I can’t wait to be part of Proud Cabaret All Stars Family and rock out to all the classics at this amazing venue’, comments Toyah Willcox.
TOYAH WILL BE HOSTING ON – NOV 4th, 11th, 17th, 24th, 30th. Dec 1st, 9th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 21st, 22nd
• Tickets to see Toyah and all other star hosts are now on sale can be booked online at www.proudcabaret.com, or by calling the Proud sales team on: 020 7482 3867.
Read Toyah’s latest blog at toyahwillcox.com. It includes two exclusive video clips.
National Album Day UK returns on Saturday with the theme, ‘Celebrating Women In Music’ so this week, Demon Music Group put the spotlight on talented female artists and their huge contribution to music. This, of course, includes Toyah. Listen to their inspiring and diverse ‘Women In Music’ playlist, at Spotify, by clicking below.
The National Album Listening Party 2020 for Anthem took place one year ago this week. You can listen to a replay of it by clicking below. Toyah tweeted on Tuesday: “we shall celebrate the 40+1 anniversary of the Anthem album in 2022“.
• NME: Watch Toyah Willcox perform cover of The Rolling Stones’ ‘Sympathy For The Devil’ – This week’s Sunday Lunch sees Willcox ditch the cooking in favour of a ‘Stones’ cold classic – Toyah Willcox has performed a cover of The Rolling Stones‘ ‘Sympathy For The Devil’ for husband and King Crimson founder Robert Fripp – Continue reading…
• Guitar.Com: Toyah Willcox Table Danced Over Robert Fripp For A Cover Of Sympathy For The Devil: The Sunday Lunch pair take on the Rolling Stones – Toyah Willcox has graced the internet once more with a new Sunday Lunch cover, this time of The Rolling Stones‘ Sympathy For The Devil. Now he’s back from tour with King Crimson, her husband Robert Fripp is there to look on – Continue reading…
• Metal Sucks: Toyah Willcox Covers The Rolling Stones’ “Sympathy for the Devil” for King Crimson’s Robert Fripp: King Crimson guitarist Robert Fripp is back home from tour but continues to be content to let his wife, actress and singer Toyah Willcox, carry on with the duo’s “Sunday Lunch” cover videos on her own as he sits back and watches from the other side of their world famous kitchen – Continue reading…
• DGM Live: Toyah & Robert’s Weekend: Toyah & Robert’s Sunday Lunch – Sympathy. Toyah & Robert’s Burning Questions (October 9th, 2021). Toyah At Home, & On The Road – Episode 9 – Continue reading…
• Metal Addicts: Robert Fripp And Toyah Willcox’s ‘Sunday Lunch’ Is Back With ‘Sympathy For The Devil’ Cover: King Crimson guitarist Robert Fripp is back home from tour and that only could mean one thing — Toyah & Robert‘s Sunday Lunch is back! – In latest episode, Robertand his musician wife Toyah Willcox have covered THE ROLLING STONES’ “Sympathy for the Devil.” Fripp sits back in complete adoration much as he did virtually from hotel rooms while on tour – Continue reading…
• Sunday Lunch: Robert is at home and he’s seated in the kitchen again, Toyah’s ditched the cooking and for Sunday Lunch well – it’s Toyah aboard the kitchen table! – Watch the video… (Image © Toyah Willcox)
The Dyspraxic Help 4U Podcast had the honour of interviewing Toyah to celebrate Dyspraxia Awareness Week 2021.
The legendary entertainer has Dyspraxia and took the time to speak with us in the hope of inspiring others to follow in her footsteps.
Dyspraxic Help 4U is delighted to have teamed up with Dyspraxic Alliance and Dyspraxia Magazine for Dyspraxia Awareness Week 2021.
For album and tour details please visit www.toyahwillcox.com – Special thanks to Mike Nelson.
• Click below to listen at You Tube. The podcast can also be downloaded at Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts. Spotify and Anchor FM.
Toyah will guest on Rylan’s Saturday afternoon BBC Radio 2 show in a fortnight’s time – Saturday 23rd October.
Rylan on Saturday
Pop legends Craig David and Toyah chat to Rylan
Pop legends Craig David and Toyah chat to Rylan about their new music.
Email rylan@bbc.co.uk if you want to play along to the film & TV Quiz Couch Potatoes quiz or play a song on the White Isle of Rybiza. Plus mummy Linda is back to share her dinner ideas.
• Listen live or on Catch Up at BBC Sounds after the show airs.
Three brand new products were made available this morning at Toyah & Robert’s MyMerch Studio.
Two t-shirts featuring imagery from the hit new album Posh Pop will be available for the first time on Toyah & Robert’s MyMerch Studio website, alongside the Brave New World Toyah Christmas bauble.
Each bauble comes with a mini card signed by Toyah and individually numbered from 1 to 200. Each number will be available individually on the website so get in quick to get a low number or your lucky number.
• Continue here to browse, though it looks like most of the BNW baubles have already gone! Watch a video of Toyah and Robert modelling the new Posh Pop t-shirts at Instagram.
More of your social, emotional and music tuning predicaments are addressed with care and attention by the deeply unqualified Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp in this Saturday’s Burning Question.
Carol Decker’s 30 Rock Chicks!: NOW 80s: Tuesday 12th October: 5pm
T’Pau’s Carol Decker brings a bit of Heart and Soul to a countdown of ’80s ladies who like to rock! With Joan Jett, Tina Turner, Stevie Nicks and Pat Benatar. (as well as Toyah via the Thunder In The Mountains video)
It’s episode 9 of Toyah at Home & On The Road. Toyah delves into the inspiration behind the songs from the top 30 charting album Posh Pop. This week it’s Zoom Zoom, a firm favourite of the fans, Toyah takes you on the journey from conception to producing the video and the inspirations behind it :-) Click below to watch/rewatch this episode at You Tube.
80’s legend Toyah Willcox joins Proud’s Cabaret All Stars from Thursday 4th November!
Britain’s original punk princess Toyah Willcox will headline London’s most spectacular cabaret experience, ‘Proud Cabaret All Stars’ at Proud Embankment for select dates this November & December 2021.
Toyah is no stranger to the stage and screen, with over 40 plays and 10 feature films under her belt. A singer, actress and TV presenter with 8 top 40 hits, and 20 albums, Toyah is bringing her magic touch to Proud’s flagship venue, Proud Embankment this Autumn. Leading a cast of world-class cabaret, circus and burlesque superstars in an extraordinary show on in the heart of London.
Toyah will join current sell out headline acts: Denise Van Outen and Duncan James, following hot on the heels of recent hosts: the fabulous Julian Clary and comedy legend Bill Bailey.
‘I can’t wait to be part of Proud Cabaret All Stars Family and rock out to all the classics at this amazing venue’, comments Toyah Willcox.
TOYAH WILL BE HOSTING ON – NOV 4th, 11th, 17th, 24th, 30th. Dec 1st, 9th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 21st, 22nd
Tickets to see Toyah and all other star hosts are now on sale can be booked online at www.proudcabaret.com, or by calling the Proud sales team on: 020 7482 3867
Alex Proud, CEO remarks – ‘I am thrilled & honoured to have Toyah join our Proud Cabaret All Stars family, A true original and real icon, I have been a fan since childhood, it is such an honour and a treat to have her on our stage”
An evening of pure indulgence and escapism will unfold along with a scrumptious three-course Asian Italian fusion menu devised exclusively for Proud by world class head chef Antonio Vacca together with fabulous cocktails and first-class service.
Joining Proud’s fabulous hosts on stage, Cirque du Soleil performer Katherine Karpovich will perform her incredible aerial act, plus international and award-winning cabaret star Pi the Mime reinvents the art of mime, blending it with dance, drag, clown and burlesque. Darlings of the Moulin Rouge J’Adore La Vie will bring their haute couture burlesque to the party and the infamous international burlesque show ghoul, horror diva and Brazilian bombshell Marie Devilreux is set to astonish.
Missa will leave audiences stunned with her mind-blowing sword swallowing, in tarnation burlesque sensation Jake Dupree will set hearts racing and multi-talented Leonie Alert will be showcasing her dare-devil fire skills.
Proud aims to ensure their guests have an unforgettable evening. With artists from the world-renowned Cirque du Soleil to the dazzling likes of Vegas showgirls, every moment is designed to impress, scare, wow, and captivate the audience.
Having benefited from considerable investments in the venue to include all Covid-19 safety measures, Proud Embankment has also undergone a complete makeover throughout lockdown making it the most glamorous and Instagrammable venue in the capital. Proud ensures that customers get the experience of a lifetime in the safest possible environment with a triple lockdown guarantee where, in the event of a lockdown or change in roadmap, a refund, reschedule or credit note will be offered.
THE SHOW: The spectacular showstopper Proud Cabaret All Stars features Europe’s most talented music, cabaret, drag and acrobatic acts, performing exclusively in the UK’s biggest and most opulent cabaret venue.
Each evening, Toyah Willcox will take to the stage to perform and introduce the audience to Proud’s unforgettable acts. Guests are treated to a delicious three-course menu with a welcome cocktail on arrival, while enjoying the spectacle in an opulent setting.
Proud Embankment is located in an iconic heritage building at the heart of the West End, situated underneath Waterloo Bridge on the North bank of the River Thames. The UK’s largest and most glamorous venue dedicated to the artform of Cabaret. Make a grand entrance down the lavish commanding staircase, take a step into the spotlight on our central stage, relax into the golden booths, peep behind the red curtain, and breathe in the perfumery of perfection.
Toyah lands ‘Cabaret All Stars’ residency through November/December
Earlier this year, Toyah returned with ‘Posh Pop’, her first album in 13 years.
Toyah will perform a new ‘Cabaret All Stars’ show in London through November/December 2021. The singer, who scored her highest-charting solo album earlier this year with ‘Posh Pop’, will hit the stage at Proud Embankment on Wednesdays and Thursdays, beginning November 4.
“Britain’s punk princess joins Proud’s Cabaret All Stars for a limited run this November & December,” reads a teaser for the show.
• Continue reading at Retro Pop. See ticket booking info here.
Toyah Willcox will be building on her current success with her Sunday Lunch YouTube series with a residency at Proud’s Cabaret All Stars this November and December.
The punk legend will headline London’s most spectacular cabaret experience from 4 November, leading a cast of world-class cabaret, circus and burlesque superstars at Proud Embankment nearly Waterloo Bridge.
“I can’t wait to be part of the Proud Cabaret All Stars family and rock out to all the classics at this amazing venue,” says the singer.
“I’m thrilled and honoured to have Toyah join our Proud Cabaret All Stars family,” added CEO Alex Proud. “A true original and real icon, I’ve been a fan since childhood, it’s such an honour and a treat to have her on our stage.”
• Continue reading at Classic Pop. See ticket booking info here.
My World Gifts have created a brand new hand painted Brave New World bauble with signed and numbered card. This will be available via the Toyah & Robert My Merch Studio store this weekend! See a larger photo of the bauble here, and click below to watch Toyah’s video. (Photo/Image © Toyah Willcox)
Favourite Singers With Nick Heyward: NOW 80s: Thursday 7th October: 12pm
Mr Favourite Shirts is back on NOW 80s – this time he selects his Favourite Singers! Including some who influenced him the most such as David Byrne & XTC’s Andy Partridge.
The remastered and expanded deluxe editions of Toyah’s first two albums Sheep Farming In Barnet and The Blue Meaning can now be downloaded or streamed in 24-bit sound from supported platforms. Click on either, or both, album title for links.
Britain’s Favourite 80s Songs: : 5Select: Saturday 16th October: 9pm
Britain’s Favourite 80s Songs: : 5Select: Thursday 21st October: 11pm
1988. Series 1, episode 9. Jenny Powell narrates this look back at the era of Bros, Belinda Carlisle and Bomb the Bass. It was also the time when Kylie Minogue went from soap icon to pop star. Toyah Willcox, Paul Gambaccini, Cheryl Baker and Sam Fox add their thoughts on the year when Fairground Attraction had a Perfect hit, the Hollies were back in the charts, and Yazz and the Plastic Population breathed new life into 1980 song The Only Way Is Up.
Britain’s Favourite 80s Songs: : 5Select: Saturday 16th October: 10.30pm
Britain’s Favourite 80s Songs: : 5Select: Friday 22nd October: 12.30am
1989. Series 1, episode 10. Jackie Brambles narrates this look back at 1989, the era of Madonna, Milli Vanilli and Jason Donovan. Toyah Willcox, Paul Gambaccini, Cheryl Baker and Jenny Powell add their thoughts on the year when the Bangles’ Eternal Flame was a huge hit, Lisa Stansfield sang All Around The World, and Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers were almost unstoppable.
