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News & Star: Toyah Willcox To Perform New Show In Carlisle

March 13th, 2022

Punk princess Toyah Willcox will perform an up close and personal set in Carlisle next week.

The 1980s icon will be at the city’s Old Fire Station on Thursday, March 17 as part of her UK tour.

The show, will see the singer performing her loved hit singles and classic songs, alongside recalling stories from her colourful career. Toyah’s career has spanned over 40 years, where she has worked as a singer and TV presenter.

The 63-year-old has featured in films such as Jubilee, Quadrophenia and the recent The Ghosts of Borley Rectory, as well as TV shows such as Shoestring, Minder, Kavanagh QC and Maigret.

She returns in Cumbria after performing in Millom last month. The singer will perform hits including ‘It’s A Mystery’, ‘Thunder in The Mountains’, ‘I Want to Be Free’ and ‘Good Morning Universe’ alongside numbers from her latest release, ‘Posh Pop’.

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News & Star: Toyah Brings New Show To Millom

February 2nd, 2022

Toyah Willcox brings new show to Millom’s Beggar’s Theatre

Millom’s Beggar’s Theatre are set to welcome new wave icon Toyah Willcox this week for a live performance of old classics and new releases.

Toyah’s career has spanned over 40 years, where she has worked as a singer, actress and TV presenter.

She arrives in Cumbria on Thursday (February 3) to perform hits including ‘It’s A Mystery’, ‘Thunder in The Mountains’, ‘I Want To Be Free’ and ‘Good Morning Universe’ alongside numbers from her latest release, ‘Posh Pop’.

The singer and her husband, King Crimson guitarist Robert Fripp, have recently been cheering up fans during lockdown with their ‘Sunday Lunch’ video series, where they upload live covers of rock classics online each week.

Some videos have reached over 10 million views.

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News & Star: Here and Now Carlisle

March 9th, 2015

newsstar15aTOYAH AND BELINDA CARLISLE AMONG STARS HEADING TO CITY FOR CONCERT

The very best of the 1980s will be relived during the ever-popular ladies’ night at Carlisle Racecourse this summer.

Stars such as Kid Creole and The Coconuts, Belinda Carlisle, Altered Images, Toyah and Sonia will be appearing on August 3 as part of the annual Ultimate Ladies’ Night celebration.

The five different music acts have amassed 17 UK top 10 hits during the very best of the 1980s, including number ones for Belinda Carlisle (Heaven Is A Place On Earth) and Sonia (You’ll Never Stop Me Loving You).

The event is one of the highlights of the county’s social calendar, combining an evening of flat racing with musical performances.

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