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Mike Joyce & Stephen Street: The Queen Is Dead 40th Anniversary Tour
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Smiths' seminal The Queen Is Dead with an evening dedicated to one of the most acclaimed and influential albums of all time. Voted NME's Greatest Album of All Time and consistently ranked among the finest records ever made, The Smiths' 1986 masterpiece continues to inspire generations of musicians and fans alike.
Join legendary Smiths drummer Mike Joyce and acclaimed producer Stephen Street, alongside a special guest host, for an insightful and joyful conversation celebrating the making and enduring legacy of this landmark album.
Through stories, memories and behind-the-scenes insights, Mike and Stephen will take a deep dive into the recording of The Queen Is Dead, discussing each song track-by-track, studio sessions and creative processes that helped define a generation and continue to resonate with listeners four decades later. The evening will also feature an audience Q&A, archive video, signings and memorabilia, giving fans a rare chance to hear first-hand from two of the people behind the record.
Don't miss this unique celebration of one of the greatest British albums ever made, with two of the people who helped bring it to life.
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Neurodivergence
The Queen's Hall have Sensory Kits containing ear defenders and other tools designed to make your experience enjoyable and relaxing. If you would like to use one of these, please either call 0131 668 2019 or email Info@QueensHallEdinburgh.Org to book in advance or ask for it at the Box Office when you arrive or from an Usher if the show has started.
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Please get in touch with the Box Office to join their Access Scheme - a quick phone call or email is fine, you won’t need to complete a form or send anything. The Box Office is open Monday-Friday from 10am to 2pm. You can visit in person, call them on 0131 668 2019 or email them any time at boxoffice@queenshalledinburgh.org.
