Spandau Ballet's Tony Hadley praises Ipswich Regent Theatre

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 11:48 · Archive

Spandau Ballet singer Tony Hadley will perform his Christmas Big Band Tour at Ipswich Regent Theatre on Sunday, 15 November. The show will feature festive favourites, swing classics and hits from his career with Spandau Ballet including 'True', 'Gold' and 'Through the Barricades'. Hadley has praised the Regent Theatre as one of the finest-sounding venues he has encountered during more than four decades in music. He said the theatre 'sounds amazing on stage' and has 'an incredible stage', and suggested the upcoming show could be 'the best show we've done so far'.

Beyond his professional connection to the town, Hadley spoke warmly about Ipswich's restaurants, saying he often looks forward to eating out when he visits. He described the county as 'a beautiful part of the world' and has holidayed in Aldeburgh with his family. He particularly enjoys the Suffolk coast, its seafood, and has even braved a winter dip in the North Sea.

How it is being reported

• Why this 80s music legend keeps coming back to Ipswich ahead of latest tourSpandau Ballet singer and 80s star Tony Hadley revealed the Ipswich Regent Theatre is one of his favourite venues ahead of his upcoming November show.East Anglian Daily Times · 10 Oct, 11:00
• Why this 80s music legend keeps coming back to Ipswich ahead of latest tourSpandau Ballet singer and 80s star Tony Hadley revealed the Ipswich Regent Theatre is one of his favourite venues ahead of his upcoming November show.Ipswich Star · 10 Oct, 11:00

In this story: Tony Hadley · Spandau Ballet · Ipswich Regent Theatre · Ipswich · Suffolk · Aldeburgh

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