25 years (of music), 27 years of that crazy "biz" called "show"!, and Toyah can still put on a
 gig most other performers would kill to come close to. Friday 10th October 2003, hundreds (if not
 thousands - not sure of the capacity but it was mighty full) gathered to help Toyah celebrate
 the important milestone at the Mean Fiddler, Charing Cross, London.

Wearing a retro looking black top, decorated with belts and buckles, black tights, thigh boots
 and two, yes two, pairs of knickers (I know that 'cos she announced it onstage!), Toyah
 looked amazing. Her hair had been newly cut (six inches taken off the length for anyone
 interested in finer details) and strips of red, burgundy and brown highlights added.

The gig lasted around 90 minutes, included two encores, with 19 songs played (Danced twice) and 
Toyah barely (if you'll excuse the pun:)) stood still for more than a few seconds, reaching into the 
front of the crowd on numerous occasions. She seemed to be in a really good mood, and 
genuinely surprised and happy that so many people had turned out for her.

Highlights, aside from the entire gig, atmosphere, good natured crowd, were 'Bird In Flight',
 'Jungles Of Jupiter', 'Little Tears Of Love', 'Our Movie', 'The Vow', 'Angel & Me', 'Troublesome 
Thing', 'Neon Womb', and a brilliant sing-a-long version of 'It's A Mystery'.

As was said on Friday: "Here's to the next 25 years!"
 
 

THANKS to Damon King for pic 1, and Derek Williams for pics 2 & 3.

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