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Fri 22 May
|Southampton
Shadowplay + True Order: The Definitive Tribute to Joy Division & New Order
Time & Location
22 May 2026, 19:00
Southampton, Brunswick Square, Southampton SO14 3AR, UK
About The Event
SHADOWPLAYThe Official Joy Division Tribute – Endorsed by Peter Hook
“This is the closest re-enactment of a Joy Division show available anywhere.”
Their ability to capture the essence of Joy Division, both sonically and visually, is quite uncanny. From ferocious punk to poignantly epic soundscapes, the band faithfully simulate the live Joy Division experience with a highly impressive degree of authenticity.
It speaks volumes that the lead singer (born in the Manchester area) has performed songs with Peter Hook himself for Joy Division Orchestrated at such esteemed venues as Royal Albert Hall, Sydney Opera House, and more.
With credits including Control, 24 Hour Party People, and the stage play New Dawn Fades — for which the lead singer was offered the lead role in 2024 — this is not just another tribute, but a powerful, dramatic portrayal of one of the most iconic bands of all time.
Seen them all? Now, step inside — Shadowplay is…