The pairing of punk princess Toyah Willcox and prog maestro Robert Fripp was always going to be an interesting one, but it’s safe to say no-one could have predicted what an invitation to Sunday lunch with them would bring. The couple have performed their way into national treasure status with their Sunday Lunch YouTube series, posting weekly videos of a range of classic tracks sung from their kitchen table. Having entertained their old fans and won over a whole bunch of new ones, they’re now heading out on the road to celebrate with live audiences across the country with Toyah & Robert’s Rock Party. A glimpse through their video series will give you an idea of quite how much fun this is going to be.

Toyah shot to fame in the early 80s with a string of hits including It’s A Mystery and I Want To Be Free, following her appearance as Monkey in Quadrophenia. Fripp meanwhile, having founded King Crimson, further cemented his career by collaborating with Bowie, Eno and Blondie amongst others.

Toyah says, “We are so excited to be bringing our new Rock Party show to towns and cities across the UK. This will be a rock show, with a full rock band—an uplifting party of a show. Be ready to party, be ready to dance, be ready for some serious vocals from me and some serious rock guitar from Robert! Xx.”

The Rock Party set off to Wimborne and Cheltenham last week, and continues at the venues below throughout October. Remaining tickets can be snapped up here.

7th October – Harrogate Royal Hall
8th October – Whitley Bay Playhouse
9th October – Manchester Salford Lowry
14th October – Worthing Assembly Hall
16th October – Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
19th October – Bury St Edmunds Apex
20th October – Basingstoke Anvil
21st October – London Shepherd’s Bush Empire
25th October – Buxton Opera House
26th October – Shrewsbury Theatre Severn
28th October – Swansea Grand Theatre
29th October – Birmingham Town Hall

Published 6th October 2023