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GScene: Jubilee Review, Lyric Hammersmith

February 22nd, 2018

gscene18aChris Goode’s adaptation of Derek Jarman and James Whaley’s Jubilee was a ravenously sex-fueled and unvarnished representation of the state that the world is in.

It assures to have one question if royalty or religion are still relevant in an ever-changing society.

Toyah Willcox goes from rebel to regal as she makes a comeback having played Mad in the original movie and now bringing delightful grace to the stage as Elizabeth I. Unsurprisingly she owns every second of her role as an onlooker from the past. Jubilee’s blatant dialogue and minimal use of symbolism makes for a refreshing take on what are usually controversial topics. It is explicit beginning to end and makes no apologies for it.

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GScene: Toyah: Concorde 2: Live Music preview

October 5th, 2013

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Legendary singer Toyah, will be bringing her rollicking Love Is The Law & More Tour to the Concorde 2, Brighton on Thursday, October 24 at 7pm.

The singer, who has recorded 20 albums and famously starred in the Brighton mods and rockers film Quadrophenia, will be performing all her greatest hits, including It’s a Mystery and I Want To Be Free, alongside fan favourites and cult classics. Known for her exuberant, energetic live shows, Love Is The Law & More promises to be a night filled with colour, drama, fantastic wigs and explosive songs.

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