Theatre of Hate 80:25 45th Anniversary Tour

PERFORMING THE ALBUM ‘WESTWORLD’
IN FULL FOR THE FIRST TIME

In 2025, Theatre of Hate will celebrate their 45^th Anniversary.

Honouring the occasion, the post-punk luminaries will be embarking on a very special UK tour in which they will perform their seminal debut album ‘Westworld’, live and in-full, for the very first time. Featuring Kirk Brandon, Stan Stammers, Chris Bell, and Clive Osbourne – these one-off shows will also see the band performing all their Singles, and associated B Sides, at select venues across the UK.

ormed in 1980, Theatre of Hate burned brightly and intensely during their trailblazing three-year first stint together. Recording their debut album ‘Westworld’ with Mick Jones (The Clash), the record would storm the UK Independent Chart and dominate the top spot for 21 weeks upon release in 1982. Launching the band into the public eye, it featured the anthemic Official Top 40 Charting lead single “Do You Believe In The West World?”, and would earn them a legendary performance on Top of the Pops that same year. An album that has stood the test of time and continues to defy its critics,

In 1980, Kirk Brandon formed Theatre Of Hate from the ashes of heralded punk band The Pack. Joining Kirk on vocals were notable punk musicians Stan Stammers and Luke Rendall, along with old school friend, Steve Guthrie and Canadian born John “Boy” Lennard, who revolutionised the band’s sound with his haunting sax lines. Theatre Of Hate’s debut double-A-side single, “Legion”/”Original Sin”, topped the independent chart in 1980, and “Westworld”, their debut album, produced by Mick Jones from The Clash and released in 1982, held the number one position for 21 weeks.

The single taken from the album, “Do You Believe In The West-world?” has become an anthem and is still widely played in clubs and on international radio, as well as featuring on numerous compilation albums. Theatre Of Hate imploded in 1982, with Kirk taking Stan forward to form Spear Of Destiny, but the band has resurfaced over the years to play some very special shows.

‘Westworld’ is a landmark work of the period that has sealed Theatre of Hate with an unwavering cult status to this day. Now with this 45th Anniversary tour their legions of fans will be able to enjoy the album live. Support for the tour will come from Yorkshire goth-rock originals SKELETAL FAMILY. Expect a mix of essential early works with choice picks from the likes of ‘Burning Oil’ and ‘Futile Combat’, while also showcasing work from last year’s class comeback album ‘Light From The Dark’.