High-energy touring music theatre show celebrating the hits of the UK 2-Tone and Ska era, with Madness, Bad Manners and The Specials.
House Of Fun play the Wyvern Theatre on Sunday 22 November, a touring theatre show that works its way through the UK's 2-Tone and Ska era. It's not a tribute to one band, but a run through the whole scene, so you'll hear the hits of Madness, Bad Manners, The Beat, The Specials, The Selecter, The Bodysnatchers and more. The set is built around the sound, style and attitude of that movement, and they describe it as a full-throttle production that brings those records to life on stage.
If you're not familiar with the era, it's the upbeat, danceable side of British music from the late seventies and early eighties, with the 2-Tone label bringing together ska and reggae. The setlist pulls from the big names that defined it — Madness and The Specials are the ones most people know, but Bad Manners, The Beat, The Selecter and The Bodysnatchers were right there with them. It's a broad reach across the whole scene rather than a focus on any one act.
They describe the show as high-energy, with non-stop dancing and hands-in-the-air choruses, and they frame it as a feel-good night that captures the spirit of the movement and the excitement of a live gig. It's a touring production, so it's the same show they're taking to theatres across the country.
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The Wyvern Theatre is in Theatre Square, SN1 1QN, and it's the largest venue in Wiltshire, hosting live music, comedy, dance, drama, exhibitions, musical theatre and local community productions. The show is listed as accessible and suitable for adults (18+) and young people (13+). It starts at 7.30pm on Sunday 22 November, and it's a paid event.
