Kavanagh Q.C.: Drama: Wednesday 24th November: 2.20am
A Family Affair. Kavanagh finds himself caught up in a bitter family feud when he represents a frustrated father who has kidnapped his son in a desperate attempt to win custody. On the home front, Kavanagh’s daughter wants to let her boyfriend stay overnight. Directed by Renny Rye. With John Thaw, Holly Aird, Robert Ashby, Toyah Willcox and Lisa Harrow.
Supermind is available now on Audible, Apple Books, Storytel and more – View the trailer below. See further info at toyahwillcox.com.
In 1930s New York, the hot sensation of the cabaret circuit is urbane illusionist Art Hardwicke, whose stage name – Supermind – hints at his real-life mentalist powers. Aided by his manager, Lady Daphne Witcombe, and manservant Frampton, he fights crime and injustice wherever and whenever he is able.
In this comic melodrama aping the earnest American radio serials of the era, Supermind manages to rescue society heiress Anastasia Del Ray from being kidnapped by hoodlums, and her gratitude comes in the form of declaring she’s going to Hollywood to make a movie of Supermind’s life – but starring herself as Supermind.
Meanwhile, Professor Fenella Vaytell, of the Institute of Brain Studies in New York, has been developing a powerful weapon to seize control of the minds of the entire country. In the employ of her Nazi paymasters, Vaytell’s nefarious scheme will not only endanger Anastasia, Supermind, Lady Witcombe and Frampton, but also the entirety of the United States of America!
Will Supermind use his prestigious powers to save the day? Will Lady Witcombe profit from them? Will Frampton faint at the sight of fisticuffs? And will Professor Fen Vaytell throw her head back and emit a wickedly evil laugh?
Starring – Colin McFarlane, Toyah Willcox, Barnaby Eaton-Jones, Julie-Ann Dean and Darrell Maclaine.
Proud Cabaret Review: Toyah Willcox proves she’s still got it in unmissable All Stars show
Toyah Willcox proved age is just a number when she made her debut in the All Stars Cabaret at Proud Embankment on Thursday night as part of her 13-show stint.
Toyah Willcox joined the Proud’s Cabaret All Stars for a series of performances last week and didn’t disappoint. The 63-year-old reprised her quirky punk rocker look to sing a string of hits alongside jazz musicians, award-winning acrobats, fire breathers and burlesque beauties.
During one of her performances, the musician sported a black high-neck mesh top covered with a silver breast plate, fishnet tights, knee-high boots and a quirky hairpiece.
• Continue reading at the Daily Express. See further info on Toyah with Proud Cabaret, here.
Is 60 really the new 40? It is for these stars
Not long ago, hitting your sixties meant getting old. Grandmas and grandads, retirement, perhaps a spot of light gardening and a couple of local committees. It certainly suggested grey hair, wrinkles and a general slowing-down.
But as life expectancy extends and the Boomer population ages, plenty of sixty-somethings are starting again – dating after divorce, remarrying, launching new projects and businesses, and fitting time with the grandchildren (if they have them) in between travel and trips.
This week, Toyah Willcox, known for her wild style and 80s pop hits including It’s a Mystery, appeared on This Morning, talking about her new role. Toyah, 63, looked 20 years younger and social media commentators were quick to admire her appearance – “Not having it that she’s 63” wrote one, while another tweeted, “Toyah looks fantastic!”
She’s not alone in holding back the years, with fellow gorgeous sixty-somethings including Emma Thompson, Andie McDowell, Demi Moore, Madonna and Julianne Moore, all still in the spotlight and looking remarkable.
• Continue reading at Yahoo News.
From Punk Princess To Cabaret Queen, Toyah Willcox On Joining Proud Embankment | This Morning
She first burst onto the music scene in the 80s. But forty years on, Toyah Willcox is going from punk princess to cabaret queen as she joins the impressive line-up at Proud Embankment. Following in the footsteps of Julian Clary, Bill Bailey and Denise Van Outen, Toyah will be treating fans to a spectacular evening of music, burlesque artists, and award-winning acrobatics. Toyah also discusses becoming a viral lockdown sensation.
Toyah Willcox, 63, wows with ageless beauty as she defends stripping off on camera
Toyah Willcox appeared on This Morning with Holly Willoughby and Philip Schofield much to the delight of viewers as they praised the stunning pop sensation for her “fantastic looks”
This Morning viewers were left in absolute awe of pop sensation Toyah Willcox, 63, who appeared on the show this morning.
Toyah joined Holly Willoughby and Philip Schofield for a spot on the sofa to discuss her transformation from punk princess to cabaret queen – and while she was chatting away, fans couldn’t help but focus on her glam exterior.
Toyah was wearing a purple and floral plunging top with a stunning blue necklace as she opted for a full face of glam makeup.
The blonde beauty had her hair neatly flicked out for volume and opted for a dark eye look and finished off with a bright red lip – and she certainly looked every inch of glamour as she spoke about her upcoming plans.
• Continue reading at the Daily Star. See also the Liverpool Echo.
Watch Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox cover Iggy Pop
“Here we are rocking out with T on the kitchen table – mercy!”
Toyah Willcox and Robert Fripp have covered Iggy Pop’s ‘The Passenger’ in the latest of their Sunday Lunch video series.
The video specials began during the first coronavirus lockdown in the UK last year and quickly went viral as the couple put their spin on songs by David Bowie, Metallica, Britney Spears, Soft Cell and more.
• Continue reading at the NME. See also Metal Sucks.
The Adventures of Supermind (Series 1: The Brain Drain) – the new audio drama starring Colin McFarlane and Toyah – is available now! Click below for more info.
Toyah Willcox, 63, dons a kooky silver breast plate and multicoloured hairpiece as she storms the stage for a performance at All Stars Cabaret
Toyah Willcox donned a fun multicoloured hairpiece and a kooky silver breast plate as she performed at All Stars Cabaret at London’s Proud Embankment on Friday.
The singer, 63, was known for her quirky ensembles when she rose to fame in the 1980s, and she looked spectacular in the outfit for her performance.
Completing the look, she wore a mesh mock neck T-shirt with racy hot pants which she paired with fishnet tights and thigh high leather boots.
She also wore a black tulle skirt which she fastened to the back of the shorts. On stage, the songstress changed into a smaller gold breast plate which she paired with a matching belt.
While performing, she changed into differing head dresses including an orange and cream one which fanned out over her head. She put on a lively display on stage as she laid back on the bannister of some stairs while belting out tunes.
The performance comes after Toyah starred in videos on YouTube wearing very racy ensembles during lockdown. She covered her nipples with black tape and went braless under a sheer embellished blouse in one video and shared the hashtag #FreeBritney, Toyah belted out her famous hit, Toxic, as she performed alongside her guitar-playing husband Robert Fripp, 74.
As well as her see-through top, Toyah wore a black mini skirt and top hat, wearing Clockwork Orange style make-up on one eye.
• Continue reading at the Daily Mail. See further info on Toyah with Proud Cabaret, here.
• Toyah At Home & On The Road – Episode 13: Toyah delves into the inspiration behind one of the songs from her top 30 charting album Posh Pop. This week it’s the fan fave – Levitate. Toyah takes you on the journey from conception to producing the video – Watch here…
• Toyah & Robert – Burning Question (6th November 2021): 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 Questions – Watch here…
• Toyah And Robert’s Sunday Lunch – Passenger: Normality has been restored, and Toyah is back on the table! And this week Robert really is a passenger!!! – Watch here… (Images © Toyah Willcox)
Toyah made her Proud Cabaret debut last night at Proud Embankment, London with Proud Cabaret’s All Stars, in a show with music, cabaret, burlesque, fire eaters and more. See Toyah’s tweet – with photos – about the show, here.
• Pay a return visit to Dreamscape soon for more photos from Proud Cabaret. (Thanks to Damon – All photos © Damon King)
Toyah plays two dates of the Posh Pop Tour at Elland Meeting Room tonight and tomorrow night.
There are further dates in November at Astor Community Theatre (12th), The REC Rooms in Horsham (13th), The Robin in Bilston (18th), The Festival Drayton Centre in Market Drayton (19th), Huntingdon Hall in Worcester (20th), Haslemere Hall in Haslemere (26th),
There is also a date in December at St Mary Magdalene Church in Gravesend (2nd), before the tour takes a festive/New Year break.
Toyah’s Posh Pop Tour then resumes in February 2022 at The Beggar’s Theatre in Millom, Cumbria (3rd).
• See all the forthcoming Posh Pop Tour dates at toyahwillcox.com.
Toyah was interviewed in Tuesday’s Metro, in their “Sixty Seconds” feature, talking about Posh Pop, Proud Cabaret, Sunday Lunch, Robert Fripp, Billie Piper and more.
• Read the full interview at The Toyah Willcox Interview Archive. (Thanks to Minna)
Favourite Singers With Nick Heyward: NOW 80s: Monday 8th November: 9pm
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.
Toyah guested on Billy Sloan’s BBC Radio Scotland show on Saturday night. This was a special on The Who, and Toyah chats about the band, Quadrophenia – how she got a part in the film and her character, Monkey – and more!
It’s a special on The Who with Billy in conversation with Roger Daltrey, talking about his incredible career as frontman with the band for over 50 years. Billy also talks to Who fans who reveal just why they love the band. These famous admirers include John Lydon, Jon Fratelli, Toyah, James Dean Bradfield of Manic Street Preachers, Lulu and former Who drummer Kenny Jones. All laced with a great Who soundtrack.
• Listen at BBC Sounds. Toyah’s interview begins at approximately 24 minutes into the show and runs for around 12 minutes. Toyah also chooses her favourite song by The Who.
• Toyah At Home & On The Road – Episode 12: Toyah delves into the inspiration behind one of the songs from her top 30 charting album Posh Pop. This week it’s Space Dance. Toyah takes you on the journey from conception to producing the video – Watch here…
• Toyah & Robert – Burning Question (30th October 2021): 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 Questions – Watch Here…
• Toyah & Roberts SPOOKY Sunday Lunch – Psycho Killer: It’s Halloween, the clocks have gone back & it’s a spooky Sunday Lunch for Robert Fripp today from Toyah! All we can say is – “Happy Halloween!” – Trick or treat guys!!! – Watch here… (Images © Toyah Willcox)
There are now just a few days until Toyah joins Proud Cabaret’s All Stars – Thursday 4th November – Watch Toyah talk about this here.
A fierce, proud Punk Noir cast! Britain’s punk princess Toyah Willcox joins Proud’s Cabaret All Stars for a limited run this November & December. Expect an action-packed show to get you in the festive spirit! Further info/Book tickets by clicking below.
Carol Decker’s 30 Rock Chicks!: NOW 80s
Tuesday 2nd November: 0.00am
Saturday 6th November: 2pm
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)
Toyah’s Sack The Stylist?! Top 30: NOW 80s
Thursday 4th November: 1am
Pop legend Toyah brings 30 memorable videos featuring a cavalcade of clothing calamities from superstars including Visage, Five Star, Divine, Cher, The Jam, Bananarama, Dead Or Alive, Bucks Fizz, ABC, Depeche Mode, David Bowie, Madonna, Adam & The Ants, A Flock Of Seagulls, Roxy Music, Kajagoogoo, Duran Duran, Grace Jones, Su Pollard, Toyah herself and more in this crazy countdown!
In Extremis – The movie you’ve been looking for this Halloween weekend! From Director Steve Stone with a cameo from Toyah Willcox. Click below to watch Toyah talk about In Extremis.
• Watch now at movieboxpremiere.com. Browse our In Extremis past news. See the full credits for In Extremis at IMDB. (Photo © Media Pro)
Tales Of The Unexpected: Sky Arts: Friday 5th November: 5.30pm
Tales Of The Unexpected: Sky Arts: Sunday 7th November: 10.30am
Tales Of The Unexpected: Sky Arts: Monday 8th November: 1.30pm
Tales Of The Unexpected: Sky Arts: Tuesday 9th November: 9.30am
Blue Marigold. Series 5, Episode 1. Dropped by her agency for her diva-like behaviour, supermodel Marigold’s mental health deteriorates. Years later, she plots a comeback. Director: Giles Foster. Starring: Toyah Willcox, Ralph Bates, Sharon Duce, Helen Fraser, Billy Hamon, Edward Jewesbury.
