Madness Play Blickling Hall

Britain’s very own pioneers of ‘ska’, are set to return to the stage later this year to perform an open-air concert at Blickling Hall.

Complete with the original band members, comprising the ever-charismatic Suggs, Mike Barson (Monsieur Barso), Lee Thompson (Kix), Chris Foreman (Chrissy Boy), Daniel Woodgate (Woody), Mark Bedford (Bedders) and Carl Smyth (Chas Smash), this two-time Ivor Novello Award winning band secured their place in fame in the ‘80’s with huge hits such as ‘Baggy Trousers’, ‘It Must Be Love’, ‘House of Fun’ and debut album ‘One Step Beyond…’ which charted in the UK for an impressive 37 weeks.

Support: The Specials lead singer and one of the founding members of Fun Boy 3,  Neville Staples has been announced as support. Also rising UK indie band Missing Andy have been added.

When & Where: Blickling Hall, Norwich, on Saturday, 30 July

Tickets: Are now on sale and can be booked by calling the Box Office on 0871 224 1113, or by visiting www.ticketeast.co.uk