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Moët British Independent Film Awards: Aaaaaaaah! Nominated

November 4th, 2015

bifa15aAaaaaaaah! has been nominated for “The Discovery Award” in the forthcoming Moët British Independent Film Awards, which will be held next month. The nominations were announced yesterday by Gemma Chan and Thomas Brodie Sangster.

Aaaaaaaah! is up against Burn Burn Burn, Orion: The Man Who Would Be King, The Return and Winter in “The Discovery Award” category which is sponsored by Raindance.

The winners will be announced at The Moët British Independent Film Awards on Sunday 6th December at Old Billingsgate. The event will be live streamed on www.bifa.film.

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What’s on TV: Doctors

November 3rd, 2015

doctors15dDetails on next Tuesday’s episode of, BBC1 daytime drama, Doctors, “Afternoon of the Living Dead”, in which Toyah plays Bill. (Photo © BBC)

The team have a scary day out
1:45pm, Tuesday, 10 November 2015

The team arrive at an abandoned hospital for their team building day. Suddenly Bill appears and splits into two teams to survive a Zombie invasion. Jimmi tells Sid that the whole thing is ridiculous – but Daniel is fired up and starts to take on a lead role in the action.

Both teams are told that one of them has to make a sacrifice, so Mrs Tembe throws herself to the mercy of a zombie, while Heston reluctantly does the same.

Bill compliments Jimmi on surviving and he unenthusiastically admits they worked as a team. Daniel points out you can’t be a good leader without a good team, an idea that gets him thinking…

• Continue reading at What’s on TV. Read more about this forthcoming episode of Doctors here. Cast list and further info is available at the BBC Doctors website.

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Quadrophenia: The Immersive Cinematic Experience – More News

November 3rd, 2015

quadtice15cThe Official Who Website: Quadrophenia Fully Immersive Cinematic Event: Screening of film, cast members attending for live Q&A, scenes to be re-enacted and performance from ultimate tribute ‘Who’s Who’! – Continue reading…

The Official Toyah Willcox Website: The Immersive Cinematic Experience 2016: Toyah is confirmed to appear at a special event on 11 February 2016 celebrating one of her early screen roles in Quadophenia: The Immersive Cinematic Experience – Continue reading…

Steroboard: Quadrophenia Live Event Confirmed For London’s Eventim Apollo: Many of the 1979 film’s key stars will be taking part in the February 11 event, including Phil Daniels, who took the central role as Mod teenager Jimmy Cooper, as well as Toyah Wilcox, Trevor Laird, Garry Cooper and Daniel Peacock, who together will share their memories in a Q&A – Continue reading…

Noise 11: Quadrophenia Live Event Planned For London: British movie classic Quadrophenia is to become a fully immersive cinematic and theatrical experience – Continue reading…

AEG Live: Quadrophenia – The Immersive Cinematic Experience: Tickets on sale Friday 6th November at 9am! – Continue reading…

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Vintage TV: Neil McCormick’s Needle Time TONIGHT!

November 3rd, 2015

Neil McCormick’s Needle Time, with Toyah, premieres tonight on Vintage TV. There is also now another airing in the tv listings for the weekend.

Neil McCormick’s Needle Time: Vintage TV: Tuesday 3rd November: 10.30pm
Neil McCormick’s Needle Time: Vintage TV: Sunday 8th November: 10pm
Toyah Willcox. Prolific artist and actor, who enjoyed hits with ‘It’s a Mystery’, ‘Thunder in the Mountains’ and ‘I Want to be Free’, shares the story behind her remarkable career – Running Time: 60 minutes. Vintage TV is available on Sky 369, Freeview 242, Virgin 343 and Freesat 505.

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Quadrophenia – The Immersive Cinematic Experience

November 2nd, 2015

quadtice15bQuadrophenia – The Immersive Cinematic Experience: Who’s Who + Phil Daniels + Toyah Willcox + Trevor Laird + Garry Cooper + Daniel Peacock

British movie classic Quadrophenia is to become a fully immersive cinematic and theatrical experience, plunging fans into the sights and sounds of 1964 and capturing the spirit of the era.

Many of the film’s key stars will be taking part in the event, to be staged at London’s Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith on 11th February 2016, including Phil Daniels who took the central role as disaffected Mod teenager Jimmy Cooper. Joining Daniels will be other major names from the cast including Toyah Willcox, Trevor Laird, Garry Cooper and Daniel Peacock, who together will share their memories in a Q&A to add an extra dimension.

(Tickets will be on sale on Thu 5th Nov 9:00am)

• Continue reading at the Hammersmith Apollo website. There is also more info at Ents 24

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Evening Standard: Quadrophenia Given Immersive Makeover

November 2nd, 2015

eveningstandard15bThe Who film Quadrophenia given immersive makeover at Hammersmith Apollo

The screening will feature original cast members talking ’bout their generation

Hammersmith’s Eventim Apollo will be channelling Brighton seafront come February 2016, as the Who’s iconic 1979 film Quadrophenia is given an immersive cinematic staging.

The film will be screened alongside live re-enactments of its most famous scenes, and will be followed by a Q&A session with the film’s stars, including Phil Daniels, Toyah Willcox, Trevor Laird, Garry Cooper and Daniel Peacock.

The Who tribute act Who’s Who will perform songs from the soundtrack, which include “5:15” and “Love Reign O’er Me”, while the best-dressed in the audience will win prizes. Vespa scooters, the original 1973 Who album artwork and vintage photographs of the band will also be on display. Tickets go on sale from 9am on Friday November 6: eventimapollo.com, AXS.com. The screening will take place February 11 2016.

• Continue reading at The London Evening Standard.

Music-News: Quadrophenia Live Event Announced

November 2nd, 2015

musicnews15aBritish movie classic Quadrophenia is to become a fully immersive cinematic and theatrical experience, plunging fans into the sights and sounds of 1964 and capturing the spirit of the era.

Many of the film’s key stars will be taking part in the event, to be staged at London’s Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith on 11 February 2016, including Phil Daniels who took the central role as disaffected Mod teenager Jimmy Cooper. Joining Daniels will be other major names from the cast including Toyah Willcox, Trevor Laird, Garry Cooper and Daniel Peacock, who together will share their memories in a Q&A to add an extra dimension.

In addition to a screening of the 1979 film, based on The Who’s double-album rock-opera released six years earlier, and the Q&A session, there will be staged re-enactments throughout the night of scenes from the film to conjure up the feel of the mid-60s era in which it is set. The all-important sounds of the day will be performed live by leading Who tribute act Who’s Who, and there will be an exclusive after party with appearances from all the Q&A special guests.

• Continue reading at Music-News and Film-News.

Toyah on the Radio: BBCR4 Loose Ends

November 2nd, 2015

bbcr4logobToyah guests on BBC Radio 4’s Loose Ends this weekend.

Hosted by Clive Anderson, the lively mix of conversation, music and comedy will include Toyah, Joe Brown, John O’Farrell and music from The Zombies and an acoustic song from Toyah herself.

BBC Radio 4: Loose Ends:
Saturday 7th November: 6.15pm

Clive Anderson and Scottee are joined by Joe Brown, Mackenzie Crook, Toyah Willcox, John O’Farrell and the Zombies for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy.

• Listen live at the BBC Radio 4 website or on BBC iPlayer post-airing. (Thanks to toyahwillcox.com)

BBC Radio Wiltshire: Toyah Guests on ‘Su Davies Show’

November 1st, 2015

bbcwiltshire15aToyah was Sue Davies “Mystery” guest this morning on her BBC Radio Wiltshire show.

Toyah chatted about playing Trowbridge Arts Festival (closing the festival tonight), the Acoustic, Up Close & Personal show, imagery and how it helped start her career, the realities of the entertainment industry,  memories of living in Wiltshire, and more. There was also a brief burst of I Want To Be Free and the acoustic version of It’s A Mystery.

• The interview begins at approximately 1hr 46ms into the show and runs for around 12 minutes, including music. Listen at BBC iPlayer for the next month

Acoustic, Up Close… Headlines Trowbridge Arts Festival 2015

November 1st, 2015

The Acoustic, Up Close & Personal tour headlines, and closes, the Trowbridge Arts Festival 2015 tonight. Toyah plays at Trowbridge Civic Centre. Click below for further info.

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Welcome to the 2015 Trowbridge Arts Festival: Friday 16th October to Sunday 1nd November.
Headliner for 2015 – Toyah Willcox: Acoustic, Up Close and Personal, 1 November 2015. The full programme can be viewed online or pop into the Town Hall, Trowbridge Library, TIC or Museum to pick up your copy.