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The Divine Comedy: Bang Goes The Knighthood/Foreverland

Venus, Cupid, Folly & Time

,Barbican Hall
Colour photo of Neil Hannon wearing a bowler hat, shaving with foam on his face

As part of a five-night residency celebrating their 30th anniversary, Neil Hannon’s The Divine Comedy, performing as an eleven-piece ensemble, play their tenth and eleventh albums in their entirety.

Tenth studio album Bang Goes The Knighthood keeps one eyebrow raised, sketching entire lives in just a couple of lines – executing social satire as no one else can, with occasional indie-pop pomp and peacocking.

Rounding up the five-night residency is 2016’s romantic odyssey, Foreverland. Underneath it's theatrical veneer, this record is a grown-up exploration of what comes after 'happy ever after'. 30 years on from their debut, The Divine Comedy remains a life-affirming joy.

Tagged with: Contemporary music Venus, Cupid, Folly & Time

This concert will start at the advertised start time and running times will be confirmed closer to the event

This concert is subject to Government Guidance relating to Covid-19.

Produced by the Barbican

Read the programme

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Read the programme

Neil Hannon walks through the architecture of his highly anticipated five-night residency, charting an illustrious career spanning 30 years.

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Discover

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Listen: Bang Goes the Knighthood

Take a listen to The Divine Comedy's album, Bang Goes the Knighthood.

Photo of The Divine Comedy's album cover for Foreverland

Listen: Foreverland

Take a listen to The Divine Comedy's album, Foreverland.

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Watch: National Express

Watch the Official Music Video for The Divine Comedy's single National Express.

Barbican Hall

Location
The Barbican Hall is located within the main Barbican building. Head to Level G and follow the signs to find your seating level. 

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
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