Two era-defining punk and post-punk acts, Skids and Theatre of Hate, co-headline The Sugarmill in Hanley.
Skids and Theatre Of Hate co-headline The Sugarmill on Sunday 29 November, two punk and post-punk acts from the same era sharing one bill. It's a double header that puts two different sides of that scene on the same stage in Hanley.
Skids formed in Dunfermline in 1977 around Richard Jobson, Stuart Adamson, Bill Simpson and Tom Kellichan. They signed to Virgin in 1978, and their 1979 debut Scared to Dance brought them a UK Top Ten hit with 'Into the Valley'. That was followed by Days in Europa, produced by Bill Nelson. These days they play as a stripped-back four piece: Richard Jobson, Peter Byrchmore of Membranes, Hernandez on drums and Connor Whyte on guitar.
Theatre Of Hate came together in 1980 when Kirk Brandon took over the members of the punk band The Pack. Their 1982 debut Westworld was produced by The Clash's Mick Jones and sat at number one for 21 weeks, leaving 'Do You Believe In The Westworld?' as an enduring anthem. The group imploded in 1982 but has resurfaced for special shows, now led by Brandon, Stan Stammers, Chris Bell and Clive Osborne.
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Both bands are playing at The Sugarmill on Brunswick Street, which has been a cornerstone of Stoke-on-Trent's live scene since the mid-1990s. Doors open at 19:00, and tickets are £34.75 including fees.
