Hope & Anchor, Islington London – the venue which of course hosted Joy Division’s first London show back in the late 70s.
Shadowplay are regarded as the most authentic Joy Division simulation on the face of the planet – the instruments played are all in militantly faithful reference to the original band’s equipment. They’re also fronted by
“Truly magical performance by Shadowplay. It’s dark, mesmerising and will transport you to another time. The performance left jaws on the floor and some fella in tears”
“Breathtaking, unsettling, off the scale. Anyone who had the pleasure of seeing Joy Division, well – this was like seeing them again”
Be there – Thursday night, 17th August 2023 at The Hope & Anchor. Other legendary bands (apart from J.D.) to have once trodden the hallowed boards include The Cure, The Damned, U2, The Stranglers, The Clash, The Jam, The Police, The Specials, Eurythmics, XTC.
Post-punk & New Wave DJs will be providing the warm-up and aftershow sounds.