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Fri 22 May
|The Stage Door
Shadowplay + True Order: The Definitive Tribute to Joy Division & New Order
Time & Location
22 May 2026, 19:00
The Stage Door, 78 W Marlands Rd, Southampton SO14 7FW, UK
About The Event
VENUE CHANGE: This show will now take place at The Stage Door, Southampton
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…