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The Divine Comedy: Absent Friends/Victory For The Comic Muse

Venus, Cupid, Folly & Time

,Barbican Hall
A colour photo of Neil Hannon lounging in a chair in a slightly dilapidated stately home, with antique furniture in the background

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 8th and 9th studio albums in their entirety.

The poignant pop of Absent Friends is filled with a mix of humour and pathos; a wonderful collection of songs that sees a return to the luscious orchestration, euphoric genius and golden voice for which Neil Hannon is celebrated.

Ninth studio album Victory For The Comic Muse is joyous and eccentric: strings and pianos pack a glorious, devil-may-care punch – capturing the effervescent and often caustic mood of a lyricist who finally seems comfortable in his own skin.

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: Absent Friends

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

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Listen: Victory for the Comic Muse

Take a listen to The Divine Comedy's album, Victory for the Comic Muse.

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Watch: National Express

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

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