This has also been added to the 1979 page of the Dreamscape Gallery. If you have any interesting, or rare, pictures of Toyah please get in touch.

[ Thanks to Craig Watkins ]

Toyah, of course, was set to headline the gig  with an expected turn out of over 2000.

This article, featuring a small pic of Toyah, is from Monday's 'East Anglian Daily Times', and is the same story as the one published on the 'EADT24' website on the 29th May (see below).

[ Thanks to Nick Gillingham ]

[ Thanks to Andi Westhorpe for this great clip ]

Organisers of a burgeoning Suffolk festival last night described this year's event as one of the best ever - despite being forced to cancel one of the top attractions on Saturday night.

Bosses of the Bury St Edmunds Festival said they had no choice but to pull the plug on a performance by top rocker Toyah Willcox just hours before she was due to perform.

Festival chief Nick Wells said heavy rain on Saturday meant they were forced to cancel the event - but described his elation at this year's festival, which closed last night with a fireworks display.

"We had a gig on Friday and the ground was a little muddy," Mr Wells explained. "But then we had rain for about five hours on Saturday and it was just too dangerous to let people in.

"We would have had people slipping and sliding and we just didn't think it was worth the risk. Naturally there were some people who still turned up and one or two weren't happy, but most knew we had no choice and Toyah was fine about it, although disappointed." 

[ News Source: www.eadt.co.uk - 29th May 2006 ]

There's also a couple of other interesting downloads featuring Toyah. There's The Good Sex Guide Late from the mid-1990s, and also Toyah on VH1s The 100 Greatest Women from approximately four years ago, with Toyah commenting on Kate Bush. Just noticed that added today is another clip featuring Toyah, from Jubilee.

[ Please click on each screen cap to watch at 'You Tube' ]

• As Dreamscape is now in its seventh year I'm thinking of adding an 'About Dreamscape' page. Nothing too elaborate, just a straightforward look at how the site has evolved since I first started creating it back in 1999.

• Lots of other ideas and potential additions to the site that will, hopefully, happen over the coming months. As well as getting the redesigned Live! and Captures sections back online, I have tons to add to the Gallery, Library, News Archive, Features, etc... Stay tooned!

[ Thanks to Andi Westhorpe - Hover over pics for credits ]

[ Special thanks to Andi Westhorpe, Lärwi, Paul Lomas & Chris Limb ]

There are also additions to the Gallery (pictures from 1979, 1993 and 2001), two new Downloads (short, rare Toyah interviewing Toyah from 1980, and guesting on Tiswas @ Christmas 1981), and more Press Ads.

Happy browsing. Enjoy the remainder of your Bank Holiday weekend :o)

It's a shame the Festival website couldn't have updated with the news and perhaps more people might not have been inconvenienced. Surely they must have known from early yesterday the gig couldn't go ahead? 

I know of half a dozen people who requested Festival brochures from the website and didn't receive them, so maybe the lack of information isn't too much of a surprise.

[ All tickets sold will be fully refunded ]

LIBRARY: Approximately 100 old Interviews, Articles, Features, Reviews, News clippings etc. From various stages of Toyah's career. There's Music, Theatre, Television, Film related items and more to plough through. Most were previously available on Dreamscape V2 but have now been redesigned and revamped. More will be added to this section soon!

GALLERY: More great pictures from Toyah's past. (with Thanks to Sean and Damon)

PRESS ADS: More interesting Press Adverts from Toyah's career. Including Album, Theatre, Film Ads & a few miscellaneous. (with Thanks to Paul Lomas)

DOWNLOADS: A rare clip of Toyah guesting on Tiswas back in December 1981. (with Thanks to Andi)

The final night on Sunday features Pete Long and his Orchestra who are joined by stars from the West End's Rat Pack Confidential and a firework finale. Tickets are still available. Festival organiser Nick Wells said: "It has been absolutely amazing, the best we've ever done. 

The number of events which have sold out and the sheer energy and feedback have been wonderful. I've been watching all the forecasts and am going for the one that says sunshine."

[ News Source: www2.burystedmundstoday.co.uk - 26th May 2006 ]

The DVD is basically the same as the Region 2 release from 1999, with the addition of a special slipcase. The "special features" are the same as the original release.

We are the mods, we are the mods, we are, we are, we are the mods

London 1964: two rival youth cults emerge - the mods and the rockers - with explosive consequences. For Jimmy (Phil Daniels) and his sharp-suited, pill-popping, scooter-riding mates, being a mod is a way of life. It's their generation.

Together they head off to Brighton for an orgy of drugs, thrills and violent confrontation against the rockers. Jimmy never wants to stray from his maxim: "I don't wanna be like everybody else, that's why I'm a mod, see?" Will Jimmy emerge a hero or will he be disillusioned by his way of life?

Special Features:
8 Minutes of Montage
Interactive Menus
Scene Access 

NB: Yet another Special Edition Quadrophenia DVD (priced £14.99) is due for release on 7th August 2006. No further info is available on this at present.

The magazine is published fortnightly in the UK.

This will include: • Substantial update to the Library • Further additions to the Gallery • Another Download  • More Press Ads...

Mixing it up to keep the spirit of a legend alive

The film-maker Derek Jarman, who died in 1994, straddled fine art, guerrilla film-making and militantly provocative pop. Toyah Willcox and Adam Ant appeared in his early feature Jubilee, while later in his career he made videos for the Smiths and the Pet Shop Boys that were mini-masterpieces of the sacred and the profane.

[ News Source: www.theherald.co.uk - 25th May 2006 ]

[ Thanks to Lärwi - Please click on the picture to zoom ]

[ Thanks to Andi - Please click on the banner to visit the Downloads section ]

Incidentally, this week marks exactly 25 years since 'I Want To Be Free' entered the UK charts. Check back soon for more 'Free' stuff to celebrate it's silver anniversary!

[ A huge thanks to Andi Westhorpe ]

[ The Library will be sporadically updated ]

The radio station even had the good taste to play 'It's A Mystery' to commemorate the event.

[ Thanks to Katy McAleese ]

Originally produced by the BBC Drama Dept for a BBC Radio 4 "Full-cast Dramatisation" in 1995, Toyah, at the time, became the first female to play the title role.

The production was recorded in September 1995 and first broadcast on Christmas Eve of the same year. It also features Ron Moody, June Whitfield, Roy Hudd and Chris Emmett.

The recording has already been issued twice on cassette as part of the BBC Radio Collection. This picture is the cover of the October 2000 reissue of the cassette. No artwork for the new release is available yet.

When Peter Pan flies into the night nursery of Wendy, John and Michael Darling, he takes them on the journey - and the adventure - of a lifetime. Mermaids, wolves and Indians weave their spell in the magical Never Never Land - where also lurks the wicked Captain Hook...Toyah Willcox stars as Peter Pan, with Ron Moody as Captain Hook, Roy Hudd as Smee and June Whitfield as Mrs Darling in this spectacular BBC Radio 4 dramatisation, recorded in Dolby Surround Sound with stunning sound effects and specially composed music. 

[ Thanks to Paul Lomas ]

Toyah Willcox: Perhaps best known as the rebellious punk singer throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Toyah's eventful career has included acting in numerous films from Derek Jarman's cult Jubilee to The Who's mod classic Quadrophenia, TV presenting and appearances including ITV's I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here and as the voice over for BBC's popular children's programme Teletubbies. Toyah has also made her mark on stage in numerous theatre performances most recently starring as Calamity Jane at London's West End Shaftsbury Theatre.

[ Source: www.artsdepot.co.uk - May 2006 ]

Included in the run was Glitter, Toyah's debut TV appearance from 1976, in its first screening in 30 years.

This is the main screen used in the theatre at The Barbican that evening.

[ Thanks to Damon King. If you'd like to put a face to the name, Damon is pictured in Dreamscape's An Audience with... page, with Toyah, wearing the TOXICO top ]

There seems to be quite a lot of people who are fans of Toyah and Madonna...

So here's a recent shot of Toyah looking vaguely like Madonna :o)

This lil picture newsy item isn't as indiscriminate as it appears... Madonna kicks off her 'Confessions' 2006 Tour tomorrow night in America, with Steve Sidelnyc on drums - Toyah's main collaborator on her 1988 meisterpiece 'Prostitute'.

[ Thanks to Andi ]

The pomp and military splendour of the Band of the Grenadier Guards thrilled the thousands of people who had gathered on the town's Angel Hill on Friday.

The stunning display of patriotic pride gave a spine-tingling start to festivities. Festival organiser Nick Wells said: "It was the best opening night we have ever had.

"It was absolutely amazing in terms of numbers, the weather and sheer exuberance of everyone involved."

A 300-strong Bury Township Choir joined South African big band Mbawula for an uplifting performance in the Abbey Gardens.

A warm evening tempted around 5,000 people to the special concert, which featured more than 200 Bury schoolchildren in the choir formed for the event. Mr Wells added: "The whole two-and-a-half months we have been rehearsing for this have been absolutely fantastic. "It has had an extraordinary effect on everyone involved."

The triumphant concert launched two weeks of world-class comedy, music, performance and art to please all tastes. Sell-out concerts and quirky street theatre have already drawn the crowds, with kite festivals, tours and tastings still in store.

Toyah Willcox, John Williams and the Ukelele Orchestra of Great Britain are some of the big names adding weight to the line-up.

Mr Wells added: "It has been an amazing start to the Festival and I hope it continues. "I do not know how we are going to top it next year."

[ News Source: www.burystedmundstoday.co.uk - 17th May 2006 ]

[ Thanks to Andi Westhorpe ]

Various website and newspapers have mentioned Toyah in their birthday sections today, including 'The Times'. Most of the Sunday rags at the weekend also did similar.

ITV Teletext namecheck Toyah on their 'News Day' page (ITV1, P329).

Toyah shares her birthday with; Miriam Margolyes, actress, 65; Nobby Stiles, former footballer, 64; Rick Wakeman, mucisian, 57; and Graham Dilley, cricketer, 47.

[ Thanks to Paul Lomas, Angues Turner & Ruby ]

Steps provides quality support and information and a voice for families, children and individuals affected by lower limb conditions. To help people to walk and gain independent mobility.

Around 25 celebrities, personalities and sports stars, including Aled Jones, Frank Bruno, Nigella Lawson, Steve Coogan & Midge Ure, donated artwork to help raise much needed cash for the charity.

Toyah gave her, specially created, 'Love Feet' painting.

The great news is that Toyah's finished with the highest bid at £70. 

• Ticketmaster UK now have tickets on sale five of the dates: Oxford New Theatre, Manchester Opera House, Grimsby Auditorium, Birmingham Alexandra, and Folkestone Leas Cliff Hall. Tickets are priced £22.50 plus booking fee.

• Apparently, and I'm not sure if this is true or not as yet, Howard Jones won't be appearing on all of the tour dates. More info on this if this is correct.

• Check out Dreamscape's April News (via the News Archive - link at top of page) for the confirmed tour dates and more info and news updates on the 'Hitmakers Tour'.

• The dates are also available over @ www.toyahwillcox.com

[ Thanks to Andi Westhorpe, Andrew York, Kevin Tucker & Michael Cooney ]

Classic Toyah line: "In many ways we're entering the age of the redundant male!"

[ Running Time: 26.29 mins / File Size: 10.6mb - Click on the image to download]

[ Thanks again to Owen for this ]

Guitarist Robert Fripp married one time punk singer Toyah.

[ Source: www.soundgenerator.com - 16th May 2006 ]

Queen Mania : ITV2 - Tuesday 30th May : 8.00pm
Zoe Ball presents a celebration of the music of Queen to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the release of Bohemian Rhapsody. With performances from Melanie C, G4, Lesley Garrett, Heather Small, Tony Christie, Toyah Willcox, Myleene Klass and Russell Watson, and a special version of I Want To Break Free by stars of Coronation Street. Plus classic archive footage of Queen, and celebrities talking about the band.

Please click the picture above to visit the new and improved Dreamscape Gallery

[ Thanks to Ghost, Merx, Andi Westhorpe, Ruby, John Shepherd & Andrew York ]

[ Thanks again to Merx, & Chris - Please click on each to zoom ]

[ Big Thanks to Merx ]

Between now and May 28 various venues in and around the town will play host to all manner of music, literature, drama and dance events.

Highlights include street theatre in the Abbey Gardens this afternoon, the Brodsky Quartet at Ickworth House in the evening among a host of other events as well as Wayne Marshall and Natalie Clein on the Sunday evening at St Mary's Church, Bury.

Looking ahead other highlights include John Williams and Toyah Wilcox not to mention the ever popular 70's night in the Abbey Gardens.

For details of these and other events please contact the Festival box office on 01284 769505 or visit www.buryfestival.co.uk

[ News Source: http://www.eadt.co.uk - Sat 13th May 2006 ]

The day begins at 7.20am with a live interview (on the 'phone, from my bedroom) with BBC Radio Cornwall. Then a quick dash to the office, then to the Festival Village site.  It's laid out like a mini Agincourt, with peak-topped tents, catering, bar, box office and bookshop.  In the early morning sun, the site looks beautiful, a credit to all those who have worked so hard in its construction.

The day's first speaker is the charming Sue MacGregor, whose talk revealed the intelligence and good humour her former listeners to the Today programme and Woman's Hour would expect. Then followed a Tour-de-Force performance by Jonathan Miller; a fascinating, peerless speaker, who talks with intelligence and humour. Nowadays, Dr Miller works abroad mostly. Recently returned from Venice, soon to go to Japan and America, can he really be speaking in a tent in Fowey?! Yes, he is and he's remarkable.

TV film crews arrive over lunchtime, giving the Festival its much needed publicity   -   organised chaos for an hour or two, but great fun.

Then the evening show with Toyah Willcox; a tremendous mix of anecdotes, songs and slides. Toyah herself is delightful. Brimming with energy, she takes the stage by storm, accompanied by her guitarist, Chris Wong, the show combined slides, songs, anecdotes and a question and answer session. Great value and her fans lapped it up!

With the day over, thoughts turn to the next day's events. A few tickets are still available for all shows: Hugo Vickers, Christopher Matthew and Al Murray (check website for details!). Kate Adie is sold out, but it's still worth giving the BoxOffice a call for any last-minute cancellations - Local Call Rate 0845 094 0428  or STD (01726) 879500

Come along and enjoy the atmosphere !

[ News Source: www.http://www.dumaurierfestival.co.uk - Friday 12th May 2006 ]

Toyah is on there because, as they say on the magazine cover, she is "in town for Bury Festival".

The monthly mag is only on sale in the Suffolk area, priced £1.95, and has a two-page article/interview with Toyah inside.

It also includes a great selection of pictures from various stages in her glorious career (see below).

Please click on the picture to zoom.

[ Thanks to Nick Gillingham for the scan ]

Please click on the article to zoom and read the interview.

[ Thanks to Nick Gillingham for the scan ]

Please click on the picture to zoom. More pictures from An Audience... will be added to the new Dreamscape Gallery over the weekend. Go here for a great overview of the show from Merx.

[ Thanks to Merx for the picture ]

Toyah is all set to rock

Eighties pop sensation Toyah Willcox who will be bringing her own brand of anthemic rock to the Abbey Gardens:

Pop sensation Toyah Willcox is riding the wave of 1980s nostalgia at the 21st Bury St Edmunds Festival this year. With drainpipe jeans and shoulder pads back in fashion, Toyah is preparing to rock the Abbey Gardens in a spectacular outdoor gig. 

She said: "With Hollywood remaking Dallas, the eighties are huge again. "The music was never about heavy political issues, it was anthemic stadium rock. Literally, put your hands in the air." With roles in Quadrophenia and punk epic Jubilee, Toyah is an icon of the Thatcherite years. 

She will be thrilling fans with hits such as It's a Mystery and I Want to be Free, as well as a few retro club classics during the '80s night on Saturday, May 27. She said: "We have people singing along and really get the crowd going. 

"It is incredibly moving to see 18-year-olds who know all the words to your songs." 

Audience members can dust off their power suits and leggings for the outdoor party, which also features Blondie tribute band Bleach and Wham! Duran. Tickets for the night are £15, under 12s £8 before May 12, rising to £17 and £9.50 after that date. 

For a Festival brochure call the Festival hotline on 01284 757099, or simply complete our online form. Book tickets at the Festival Box Office, Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds on 01284 769505 or online at www.theatreroyal.org 

[ News Source: www2.burystedmundstoday.co.uk ] 

Inside, pages 16 and 17, is a two page spread headed 'Golden Girl', a write up about her career, book ('Diary Of A Facelift'), and the Bury Festival. The piece also includes six pictures.

Does anyone have this? And if so, could you scan the cover & article?

[ Thanks to Nick Gillingham for the info ]

Please click on the screenshot to visit the Official Du Maurier Festival website.

Stars of the original 1973 production of the Rocky Horror Show have reunited on stage at the Royal Court Theatre, as part of the Royal Court’s 50th anniversary celebrations.

Author and performer Richard O’Brien was joined by original cast members Patricia Quinn as Magenta, Nell Campbell as Columbia, and Rayner Bourton, who played Rocky in the first production, as the narrator. The special gala performance, which was in aid of Amnesty International, also featured appearances from Michael Ball and Anthony Head, who shared the role of Frank-n-furter, as well as Jamie Theakston, Toyah Willcox, Stephen Gately, Adrian Edmonson and Christopher Biggins among others.

O’Brien’s hit sci-fi musical was first staged at the Royal Court Theatre Upstairs 33 years ago and was voted the Court’s most popular production in a pole sent out to 16,000 people on the venue’s mailing list, beating competition from works such as John Osborne’s Look Back in Anger.

The play first opened on June 16, 1973 and went on to win the Evening Standard Award for Best Musical that year. It ran at the Theatre Upstairs for five weeks and then transferred out of the Royal Court. Its run has continued ever since and it has been translated into ten different languages, including Hebrew and Icelandic.

[ News Source: www.thestage.co.uk/news - 4th May 2006 ]

Sounds Of the Eighties : BBC4 - Friday 12th May : 8.30pm
Girls & Boys - Sex & British Pop : BBC4 - Friday 12th May : 9.00pm
Sounds Of the Eighties : BBC4 - Friday 19th May : 8.30pm
Girls & Boys - Sex & British Pop : BBC4 - Friday 19th May : 9.00pm

The 'I'm a celebrity..' star will be viewing 'Paradise, Paradise Lost, Paradise Regained' by artist PJ Crook at a preview of the exhibition at the City Museum and Art Gallery which opens to the public on Saturday (May 6th).

The work is a collaboration with former King Crimson guitarist, Robert Fripp, who is married to Willcox. And this prestigious exhibition will be opened by His Excellency, Dr Margus Laidre, Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia.

PJ Crook is one of the country's most recognised artists and has regular international shows including London, Paris, New York and Japan. This latest exhibition includes paintings and installations which will be accompanied by a soundscape created by Fripp.

Willcox found international fame with huge hits in the early 1980's such as 'It's A Mystery,' and 'I Want to Be Free' as well as a successful acting career. 

[ News Source: www.glos-city.gov.uk - 3rd May 2006 ]

More information 01284 769505

NB: Toyah isn't actually appearing at the Festival until Saturday 27th May.

[ News Source: www.travel.timesonline.co.uk - 8th May 2006 ]

Colourful foot drawing by Toyah Willcox a highly successful woman with major hit records such as The Blue Meaning which was a Top 40 hit and many prestigious stage and screen roles to her credit, she is one of Britain's biggest household names. This unique design by Toyah herself is a must have for any Toyah fan. Toyah kindly donated this drawing to support the work of steps. 

Steps provides quality support and information and a voice for families,   children and individuals affected by lower limb conditions. To help people to walk and gain independent mobility. We are committed to furthering research, innovation, services and best practice through a partnership approach. We don't take walking for granted!

[ News Source: www.ebay.co.uk - 9th May 2006 ]

They have an abundance of info, news, gossip and pictures (including Toyah) from last Wednesday's Tribute Show at the Royal Court.

• It appears that the filming that took place at the show (using five cameras) was, until any announcement otherwise, simply to capture the event for a recording archive.

• For anyone who hasn't saw the original film, The Rocky Horror Picture Show is on ITV3 this coming Friday evening:

The Rocky Horror Picture Show : ITV3 - Friday 12th May : 9.00pm
The Rocky Horror Picture Show : ITV3 - Saturday 13th May : 0.10am
The definitive cult musical in which two innocent sweethearts stumble upon a creepy old house full of alien revellers from the planet Transylvania. A bizarre melting pot of horror, sci-fi and rock music adapted from Richard O'Brien's stageplay. Director: Jim Sharman. Starring: Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, Richard O'Brien, Patricia Quinn, and Nell Campbell.

Never mind the kitchen sinks, it's all about the suspenders. An audience poll at the Royal Court revealed that the public's favourite show of the theatre's 50-year history is The Rocky Horror Show, first performed upstairs in 1973. Arriving for the celebrity gala last week, it's not hard to see why; audiences for Look Back in Anger rarely turned out in their underwear with such gusto. The Amnesty benefit was not the full stage show - for that you'll have to catch the current tour - more of a romp through the songs with guest narration by Tony Slattery , Robin Cousins , Steve Pemberton , Jamie Theakston and Christopher Biggins.

But it opened with a moment of vintage Rocky history: Richard O'Brien introducing Patricia Quinn to sing 'Science Fiction', just as she did 33 years ago, her voice and glamour undiminished. The same is not quite true of Rayner Bourton; now suavely middle-aged, it's hard to picture him as the gleaming muscle-bound Rocky of the original. Adrian Edmondson and Toyah Willcox threw themselves into the roles of Brad and Magenta, but the show was rightly stolen by Anthony Head as Frank N Furter. For those who knew him best as the squeaky-clean Blair-alike from Little Britain, that voice and that high-octane camp were a revelation.

[ News Source: The Observer - Sunday 7th May 2006 ]

• An early acting appearance that, to my knowledge, doesn't seem to be documented anywhere, is One Of These Nights I'm Gonna get An Early Day. Play by Trevor Preston with which director Peter Ellis makes his debut as a television film maker, with Bryan Marshall, Michael Gambom & Toyah Willcox. Aired on 16th October 1978. 

• Glitter, Toyah's first TV appearance, was originally broadcast on 28th November 1976.

• Three Piece Suite, comedy prog wth three different sketches each week. The week Toyah appeared features 'Come in No 1'; 'This Situation' & 'All in the Mind', with Toyah's being 'This Situation'. This was recorded in March 1977 and aired the next month, on the 5th April 1977.

• Other fascinating factoids gleened from the catalogue: Toyah has guested on Through The Keyhole a total of 17 times over the years. And on The Heaven & Earth Show she has made a staggering 44 appearances.

• They list Toyah as appearing on The Old Grey Whistle Test six times. Aside from 'Danced'/'Indecision' and Live At Drury Lane where do the other four figure?

Pic 1: A recent photo of Toyah at www.fashion-stylist.net. 2. A great 1985 shot of Toyah at Joe Bangay's website. The photographer has prints of this for sale [ Thanks to Michael Cooney ]. 3. Toyah onstage at the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury, during Dave Lee's Happy Holiday's show, on 9th April. This pic taken from Danny Blue's website. Please click on it for a pic of Toyah with the comedian.

• Thanks to everyone who has been in touch to say they like the new design and content. I really appreciate the positive feedback. I started putting Dreamscape together in 1999 and I think, after almost seven years, I've finally found a look I like.

• To celebrate Toyah and Robert's 20th Wedding Anniversary (that's Emerald innit?) and Toyah's 48th Birthday next week there'll be some interesting updates and additions to various sections of Dreamscape. Keep your eyes peeled!

• Play UK are now listing a Special Edition DVD (priced £14.99) of Quadrophenia for release on 7th August 2006. This is in addition to the True Brit Quadrophenia DVD (priced £6.99) that is listed as going on sale on Monday 15th May.

[ Source: Zero Magazine - Issue 10 - June 2006 }

Changing that year of News to this new design took approximately two full days, so grabbing hours here and there it'll be a while before the full News Archive is back online. It's possibly a better idea to add a month at a time. Possibly ;o)

Leap on over to read Toyah's latest news, which includes stuff about; Richard O'Brien, little circles, France, Rocky Horror, tapping (!!), Stephen Gately, stalkers, writing, and uneducated homophobic f***wits!! (my descripton - not Toyah's)

[ News Source: www.toyahwillcox.com - May 2006 ]

A Quote with a Twist by Toyah Willcox:
"I have studied astrology for the past 20 years and it has become a part of my lifestyle. On certain levels, it is a science. I follow a Moon diary, a Sun diary and where Mercury is throughout the year...Women are likely to be more brash and full of bravado when their period falls on a full moon than when it falls on a new moon, which signals an introspective period when they will be more weepy...Other planets have a slight effect and are more subtle. So if Jupiter comes into my birth house, I know it may be a good time to go on a diet, or if Mars is in retrograde, I may be more argumentative."
Toyah Willcox

The Hitmakers Tour: Featuring the groundbreaking 80's acts:

Martin Fry and ABC: From their amazing debut 'The Lexicon Of Love', in 1982 with its lush brass constructions, shivers of strings and Trevor Horn's epic production, ABC have continued to make perfect timeless pop.

Howard Jones: A founder of early '80s synth-pop, which was as easy to sing to as it was to dance to. Hits include Things Can Only Get Better, No One Is To Blame, What Is Love? and New Song.

Toyah Willcox: Toyah has had a highly successful and diverse career with major hit records and many prestigious stage and screen roles to her credit, which has made her one of Britain's biggest household names. 

Book online or call Box Offixe: 0870 4000 890 

[ Source: www.leascliffhall.co.uk - May 2006 ]

Toyah was included in five performances during the evening, and appeared as 'Magenta' in the show, one of very few who played the same character throughout.

The show was filmed and there are already rumours that there could be a DVD release.

Photo caption reads:  Turn back time: Toyah Willcox performing

Cult musical The Rocky Horror Show last night returned to the theatre where it was first staged 33 years ago, for a special charity performance. The production at london's Royal Court Theatre featured original cast members such as Patricia Quinn, alongside star guests including Anthony Head and Adrian Edmondson. Tickets for the sell-out show cost between £50 and £350 and all proceeds went to Amnesty International. Creator Richard O'Brien said: 'There couldn't be a better cause for Rocky Horror to support than Amnesty.'

[ Thanks to Craig Watkins, Merx, John, Michael Cooney & Paul ]

Stephen was one of the lucky winners of the 21 tickets that were up for grabs in the Rocky Horror Co/Royal Court competition. Here is his overview of the evening:

"Little Nell arrived about 20 minutes before the show, and spent ages taking pictures and chatting to the rest of the cast  Such a nice lady! I spoke to her briefly and mentioned how good she was also in Jubilee and she bubbled: "Toyah's in the show tonight playing Magenta!".

The performance was fantastic and I felt very lucky to have won a ticket. Toyah performed in about 5 songs - in very good voice and obviously enjoying herself immensly! She played the part of 'Magenta'. Her first song was the immortal 'Timewarp' singing alongside Adrian Edmonson (Brad) and Sophie Lawrence (Janet) and others. Following songs included backing on 'Touch-a-touch-a-touch-me' and 'Sweet Transvestite'. And speaking of - Anthony Head put in an amazing performance as the wicked Frank n' Furter - who'd have thought he had such an amazing rock voice! Michael Ball also took this part later in the show.

The show was in form of a concert performance, so not full on costumes, with parts split between actors/singers. Toyah donned her little black tutu dress and platform boots as seen on tour last year. Highlights included: Christopher Biggins (who appeared in the original film) making one or two 'cock-ups' all taken in very good heart with the audience and cast; Steve Pemberton of League Of Gentlemen fame putting a more sinister slant on the narration; and Little Nell re-creating her classic 'Timewarp' tap dance in the finale!

I managed to speak briefly to Chris Biggins after the show and remembered Shoestring to him which he considers 'the best episode they ever made'! All in all it was a fantastic show - and great to see so many celebs and original cast members (Richard O'Brien, Patricia Quinn, Little Nell) taking part. Other sightings in the audience included Sue Johnston (Royle Family) and Richard 'I don't believe it!' Wilson."

[ Thanks to Stephen for the great review & images above ]

The Rocky Horror Show: Full on vamp: Toyah Willcox

The programme also features the original, from some 33 years ago, cover for the theatre production.

The programme lists; Gary Amers, Michael Ball, Christopher Biggins, Rayner Bourton, Robin Cousins, Adrian Edmondson, Joanne Farrell, Amy Field, Stephen Gately, Anthony Head, Sophie Lawrence, Julian Littman, Little Nell, Richard O'Brien, Steve Pemberton, Patricia Quinn, Ben Richards, Tony Slattery, Jamie Theakston, Kraig Thornber and Toyah Willcox. But not the characters they appeared as.

The brochure also includes production pictures inside.

The Independent: Rocky Horror Tribute, Royal Court, London: 
'Time Warp' transports Frank's fans to the carefree days of 1973 its more carefree days 

Last night, Richard O'Brien started by introducing the original producer, Michael "Chalky" White, in the stalls. Patricia Quinn, ever gorgeous like a red-haired Pre-Raphaelite, dripping with diamonds, sang the usherette Magenta's trademark "science fiction" song.

And we were away, with a funky band and cast members down the years coming, semi-costumed, to the microphone: Anthony Head as a brilliant Frank, more sexy than camp, Christopher Biggins winningly losing his lines as a narrator, Toyah Willcox, all thunder thighs and tutu, as a new Magenta, Ade Edmondson reprising his definitive all-at-sea Brad.

Sunday Times: Rocky Horror Tribute Show: First Night Reviews:

O’Brien strode onstage in skintight black trousers and knee-high boots, looking like a beneficent alien visiting from another planet - one where, to judge by his preternaturally youthful appearance at 64, nobody ages. He introduced the show, and later performed an energetic encore alongside Patricia Quinn and Little Nell, revisiting roles all three created in 1973. It was an extraordinary moment of living theatre history; aptly, the song was The Timewarp. 

In between, we were treated to plenty of ragged but rambunctious fun. Toyah Willcox flashed thighs and tonsils as a gutsy Magenta, and narrators included Tony Slattery, Steve Pemberton and a comically befuddled Christopher Biggins, relating the absurd plot with tongues firmly in cheeks. 

Stars of the original 1973 production of the Rocky Horror Show have reunited on stage at the Royal Court Theatre, as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations.

Author and performer Richard O’Brien was joined by original cast members Patricia Quinn as Magenta, Nell Campbell as Columbia, and Rayner Bourton, who played Rocky in the first production, as the narrator. The special gala performance, which was in aid of Amnesty International, also featured appearances from Michael Ball and Anthony Head, who shared the role of Frank-n-furter, as well as Jamie Theakston, Toyah Willcox, Stephen Gately, Adrian Edmonson and Christopher Biggins among others.

The Telegraph: The Time Warp Again
Dominic Cavendish review The Rocky Horror Tribute Show at the Royal Court

More than 20 thesps, supported by an on-stage band, were on hand to salute its esprit de camp. After a brief introduction, and until the inevitable reprise of Time Warp, O'Brien handed the role of Riff Raff - creepy manservant to the transvestite Frank N Furter's - to uncanny spindly lookalike Kraig Thornber. 

He, along with Toyah Willcox, looking demonically possessed as his sister Magenta, and Gary Amers, as the manufactured stud Rocky, was one of the few to hold on to the same part throughout.

The story was delegated to no fewer than six celebrity narrators with a greater or lesser connection to the show's history, ranging from Rayner Bourton - the original Rocky - to Jamie Theakston. 

The main characters popped onstage to belt out the songs, then popped off again. There were two of most of them. Anthony Head, himself fast approaching the status of national treasure, was a wonderfully spidery, insinuating Frank N Furter in the first half. Michael Ball looked alarmingly like Imelda Marcos in the second.

Ex-boybander Stephen Gately did one of Brad's songs; ex-Young One Adrian Edmondson did the rest. To add to the confusion there were two Janets, but only one Riff-Raff (Kraig Thornber) and one Magenta (Toyah Willcox). Toyah joined a host of stars to play Magneta in the tale of alien Dr Frank N Furter, who is bent on building himself a boyfriend.

The Telegraph: The Time Warp Again
Dominic Cavendish review The Rocky Horror Tribute Show at the Royal Court

More than 20 thesps, supported by an on-stage band, were on hand to salute its esprit de camp. After a brief introduction, and until the inevitable reprise of Time Warp, O'Brien handed the role of Riff Raff - creepy manservant to the transvestite Frank N Furter's - to uncanny spindly lookalike Kraig Thornber. 

He, along with Toyah Willcox, looking demonically possessed as his sister Magenta, and Gary Amers, as the manufactured stud Rocky, was one of the few to hold on to the same part throughout. 

The Lee Mack Show : BBC Radio Two
Thursday 18th May : 10.00pm

Lee Mack presents a variety show, with stand-up, sketches and a musical guest star each week. This week, he is joined by Toyah Willcox and stand-up comedian Noel Britton. He is also ably assisted by long-suffering sidekick Angela McHale and house band leader Steve Brown.

What Women Really Want : UKTV Style - Sunday 14th May : 1.30am
What Women Really Want : UKTV Style Plus 1 - Sunday 14th May : 2.30am
Girlfriends. Get up close and personal with the female psyche in this pacy new series featuring feisty celebrity opinions and gripping true-life stories. In this episode, Jenny Eclair, Toyah Willcox, Jodie Marsh and Sarah Cawood discuss why their girlfriends are so important to them. Discover which celeb hates her own company, and who admits that even her best mates bitch about her behind her back. Miaow! Narrated by Ulrika Jonsson.

The Most Fertile Man In Ireland : Sky Movies 5 - Sunday 14th May : 11.50pm
Bedded by his town's good-time girl, Eamonn quickly acquires a reputation as a man who can make babies. While both sides of Belfast struggle with their sperm-counts, the lucky man becomes the hot property of both Catholics and Protestants. Crown jewel comedy. Director: Dudi Appleton. Starring: Kris Marshall, Kathy Kiera Clarke, Bronagh Gallagher, James Nesbitt, Kenneth Cranham, Toyah Willcox and Olivia Nash.

What Women Really Want : UKTV Style - Monday 15th May : 1.30am
What Women Really Want : UKTV Style Plus 1 - Monday 15th May : 2.30am
Sex. Fast-paced series presented by Ulrika Jonsson, with an array of female celebrities discussing what they really want out of life in the noughties. Christine Hamilton, Toyah Willcox, Vanessa Feltz and others talk candidly about sex. Find out which celeb finds one-night stands easier than commitment, who lies to her men about sex, and who was called 'undresser' at school - naughty!

Toyah appeared onstage last night, at the Royal Court Theatre, in her black tu-tu.

[ Thanks to a sweet transvestite from transexual, Transylvania... ;o) ]

Numerous news and showbiz website have included information about the show in their latest updates, with almost all namechecking Toyah.

'The Scotsman', 'London Evening Standard', itv.com, funny.co.uk, 'Glasgow Evening Times', Ireland's 'U-TV', 'ITN', Channel 4 News and the 'Edinburgh Evening News' are some who have published stories about the special show.

The 396-seat Royal Court Theatre was sold out for the two-hour extravaganza last night with fans paying between £50 and £350 for tickets.

Richard O`Brien said: "There couldn`t be a better cause for Rocky Horror to support than Amnesty, which continues to defend free expression and stand up for people`s rights all over the world."

I have studied astrology for the past 20 years and it has become a part of my lifestyle. On certain levels, it is a science. I follow a Moon diary, a Sun diary and where Mercury is throughout the year. It goes into retrograde three times a year - the last time was 2 to 25 March - and anyone working with computers or cars will experience some kind of breakdown at these times. 

I would expect Tony Blair and President George Bush, or any world leader, would be advised when Mercury is in retrograde; it is well known in politics that these are unwise times to make agreements.

The phases of the Moon give tangible evidence of astrology; people with mental sensitivities and depressive people are undoubtedly affected by the full moon. Women are likely to be more brash and full of bravado when their period falls on a full moon than when it falls on a new moon, which signals an introspective period when they will be more weepy. Most of the known tsunamis of the past 100 years have fallen on a full moon.

Other planets have a slight effect and are more subtle. So if Jupiter comes into my birth house, I know it may be a good time to go on a diet, or if Mars is in retrograde, I may be more argumentative. Most wars begin or advance when Mars is in retrograde.

There is no way that horoscopes printed in newspapers can be totally accurate - they are too general and sometimes do not help the reputation of astrology at all. But I would recommend that anyone interested in astrology should keep a diary, noting down moods and days when they were creative or non-creative in work, and then look up the dates when Mercury was in retrograde and the dates of the full moon.

It will be enough to convince them that astrology has an effect over us. 

[ News Source: The Independent - 28th April 2006 ]

North Wales singer Aled Jones is hoping a sketch of his foot will give a child the chance to walk. He hopes to help raise money for Steps - a national charity campaigning for children with lower limb conditions.

The auction, which opens next week, will see feet-inspired drawings, poems and pictures from 20 celebrities go under the hammer.

Other items were donated by boxer Frank Bruno, pop star Toyah Willcox, Live Aid founder Midge Ure and even Birmingham City football club. Bidding for the "celebrity feet" starts at £10 and will open at 9am on Tuesday, May 9.

[ News Source: www.northwales.co.uk - 3rd May 2006 ]

Here's hoping a picture or two will surface from the event. Good luck to everyone involved and to everyone attending the exciting event... Don't dream it, be it!

Richard O'Brien, who played Riff Raff, will appear on stage with Patricia Quinn - now Lady Stephens - and Nell Campbell as Magenta and Columbia. 

Several guest stars, including Anthony Head, Toyah Willcox and Christopher Biggins, will join them. The show was voted the venue's most enjoyable ever piece of theatre. 

A total of 16,000 of its mailing list members were invited to take part in the poll, and Royal Court management had agreed to stage the resulting favourite. The survey was organised to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the theatre's first performance, John Osbourne's Look Back in Anger, on 8 May 1956. 

The Royal Court has gained an international reputation for its commitment to finding innovative work and new talent, and for promoting young writers, actors and directors. 

Guest performers confirmed 
West End veteran Michael Ball, comedian Adrian Edmondson and singer Stephen Gateley are among the performers confirmed for the one-off Rocky Horror Show reunion. Guest narrators will include broadcaster Jamie Theakston, former ice skater Robin Cousins and Steve Pemberton from cult TV series The League of Gentlemen. 

"Richard O'Brien kindly agreed to rewrite certain parts and to go back and make amendments to give it a fresh look and a fresh feel, as well as keeping it in the spirit of how it was originally intended," said theatre spokesman Ewan Thomson. 

The original Rocky Horror Show from 1973 - featuring songs such as The Time Warp - was adapted into a film. This was released two years later and starred Tim Curry and Susan Sarandon. 

'Reflecting original version' 
A second version of the theatrical show was later created which used the movie as its inspiration. However, Mr Thomson said Wednesday's performance would "bring it back to the version of the Rocky Horror when it was originally done at the Royal Court 33 years ago". 

He added the response from theatregoers had been overwhelmingly positive and said "the box office went bananas" when tickets were released. 

Proceeds from ticket sales will be shared between the Royal Court and Amnesty International. 

[ News Source: www.bbc.co.uk/news - 2nd May 2006 ]

Richard O'Brien, who played Riff Raff, will appear on stage with Patricia Quinn - now Lady Stephens - and Nell Campbell as Magenta and Columbia. 

Several guest stars, including Anthony Head, Toyah Willcox and Christopher Biggins, will join them. The show was voted the venue's most enjoyable ever piece of theatre.

Sharing the role of Dr Frank-N-Furter, “the sweet transvestite from Transsexual, Transylvania”, will be Michael Ball who was seen recently as Count Fosco in The Woman in White; and Anthony Head who earlier this year, starred alongside Richard E Grant in Otherwise Engaged.

Likewise, Stephen Gately and Adrian Edmonson will play Brad; while Joanne Farrell and Sophie Lawrence take on Janet. 

Also appearing will be Toyah Willcox, Noel Campbell, Gary Amers and Patricia Quinn. Guest narrators will include Jamie Theakston, Steve Pemberton, Tony Slattery, Christopher Biggins and Richard O’Brien.

The Rocky Horror Show premiered at the Royal Court Theatre in 1973 and in a recent poll conducted by the theatre, was voted its most enjoyable production of the past five decades.

And it was, of course, adapted for film in 1975 with Susan Sarandon, Tim Curry and Meatloaf in key roles.

Tickets for Wednesday’s show are priced £50, £100, £200 and £350, with all proceeds donated to the Royal Court and Amnesty International.

[ News Source: www.indielondon.co.uk - May 2006 ]

RICHARD O'BRIEN, who played RIFF RAFF in the show, will join fellow cast members PATRICIA QUINN and NELL CAMPBELL, as well as guest stars such as ANTHONY HEAD, TOYAH WILLCOX and CHRISTOPHER BIGGINS.

The Rocky Horror Show, which was first staged at the Royal Court in 1973, was voted the theatre's most enjoyable piece of theatre by 16,000 ofit's mailing list members - and management agreed to stage the winner.
Guest performers for the reunion include actor/singer MICHAEL BALL, comedian ADRIAN EDMONDSON and former BOYZONE star STEPHEN GATELY.

Theatre spokesman EWAN THOMSON says, "Richard O'Brien kindly agreed to rewrite certain parts and to go back and make amendments to give it a fresh look and a fresh feel, as well as keeping it in the spirit of how it was originally intended."
Thomson adds that "the box office went bananas" when tickets went on sale. Proceeds will go to the Royal Court and Amnesty International. 

[ News Source: www.pr-inside.com - 2nd May 2006 ]

The Rocky Horror Show comes full circle tomorrow evening with a tribute performance at the Royal Court, where it was first performed more than 30 years ago...

To read the full article please click on the link below.

[ News Source: www.independent.co.uk - 2nd May 2006 ]

Maybe May won't be quite as good a month as I first anticipated...

It's Toyah at the ICA: With the tracks; 'Love Me', 'Waiting' and 'Ieya'.

This was originally broadcast back in March 1980 on Capital Radio, as part of their Rock Week show. Please click on the pictures, the banner above or even go to the, new addition to the website, Downloads section.

[ Thanks to my good friend Giddy Gavin - the coolest dude in Edinburgh :o) ]

• Wednesday 3rd May: Toyah is taking part in The Rocky Horror Tribute Show at the Royal Court Theatre, in aid of Amnesty International and the Royal Court.
• Thursday 11th May: At the Daphne Du Maurier Festival, in Fowey, Cornwall, the first An Audience With Toyah Willcox of 2006 takes place.
• Tuesday 16th May: Ostensibly a private occasion, but worthy of mentioning. Toyah and Robert celebrate their 20th Wedding Anniversary
• Thursday 18th May: As above, but again worth adding. Toyah turns 48.
• Saturday 27th May: Toyah, accompanied by full band, headlines the Saturday night of the 'Bury St. Edmunds Festival'.

There's also the new 'Downloads' section. Hopefully that will grow over time.

I'm hoping to expand the Gallery and in doing so make it the ultimate resource for Toyah pctures & photographs. It would be great to have as many pictures from each year as possible.

If anyone has any pictures, candid, interesting ,rare, any shape or size, anything, if you could email them to me I'd be really grateful. You will, of course, be credited for any contributions.

For a sneak preview of how the Gallery is shaping, please click on the picture.

[ Pictures can be emailed to: david@toyah.net - Thanks! ]

When Toyah purchased this back in 2002(ish?) it was featured in local press, and was mentioned on this website too.

Peugoet 206 cc Convertible 1 Lady Owner from New TOYAH WILLCOX! Colour is Moonstone Blue with Full black Leather Electric folding Roof Climate Control Alloys C/D Player P.A.S Front fog Lamps. It has covered 88000 miles with 5 stamps in the service book all done at the supplying agents last service at 80000miles. It comes with a 3 Month warrenty and we may consider a P/X please e-mail details! A chance to own celebrity owned car. Only bid if you have at least 5 Positive feedbacks or bid will be removed (e-mail me if you havnt before bidding) Thanks for looking happy bidding Please dont ask for resverve or buy it now price as car sold at the auction.

PS. There's a nice picture of an Alsatian on the listing too, for some reason.

What Women Really Want : UKTV Style - Monday 15th May : 1.30am
What Women Really Want : UKTV Style Plus 1 - Monday 15th May : 2.30am
Sex. Fast-paced series presented by Ulrika Jonsson, with an array of female celebrities discussing what they really want out of life in the noughties. Christine Hamilton, Toyah Willcox, Vanessa Feltz and others talk candidly about sex. Find out which celeb finds one-night stands easier than commitment, who lies to her men about sex, and who was called 'undresser' at school - naughty