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Antony and the Johnsons

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4.7

81 of 86(94%)customers would recommend this to a friend.

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Review 1 for Antony and the Johnsons

5 / 5

Anthony and The Johnsons was like listening to Art

Opera House, Manchester @

- Manchester @

- Fri 3 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: Unvieling of the orchestra @

Posted 10/08/2009

by MeLulu

Location: York

Arriving at the venue thinking we were late for the 8pm start of an evening that I have been so excited about, I was releived that the support act ( a dancer) was still on and we hadn't missed a moment of Anthony...... Leaving the venue after what was alomst 2 hours we were unable to talk on the walk back to the car, and it was only as we hit the darkness of the Pennines on our journey home that we started to unpick the event that would stay with us as an amazing memory. We questioned Anthony's choice to leave the unveiling of the wonderful orchestra until so late into the eveing. We questioned his choice of outfit and were worried that after removing the piping that enveloped him at the beginning, that he may continue stripping away his costume to produce white leotard and tights. We questioned that most of the songs were unfamiliar to us. I questioned why he hadn't performed 'You are my sister'. Any yet, what neither of us questioned was what a spectacular evening it had been. What a remarkable talent we had just witnessed. What a privaledge it was to share the experince. The combination of a stark stage, light installation and stage screens were most befitting of the art of this amazing performer. His bravery in choice of set and set list are to be commended and we left the event in awe of this marvelous man. I loved Anthony before, I just can't stop playing him now.

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- Manchester @

- Fri 3 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: Unvieling of the orchestra @

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Review 2 for Antony and the Johnsons

5 / 5

Absolutely stunning!

Opera House, Manchester @

- Manchester @

- Sat 4 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: Crazy in Love with the green strobe on the glitter @

Opening act(s): A dance. A lot of people really disliked this which I thought was a little ignorant as it was similar to Antony's previous entire show style. But saying that, the break was odd with 20 minutes of the dance by one lady then the interval. @

Posted 31/07/2009

by Masquerade

Location: Oxford

This was just the most amazing visual experience added to the deeply unique and touching voice of Antony. The lighting effects were incredible and the Manchester Orchestra were also pretty great. I particularly loved Antony's version of Beyonce's Crazy in Love. The whole thing was so calming and relaxing whilst simultaneously being stimulating. Really, really enjoyed the evening.

Opera House, Manchester @

- Manchester @

- Sat 4 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: Crazy in Love with the green strobe on the glitter @

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Review 3 for Antony and the Johnsons

5 / 5

Absolutely wonderful

Opera House, Manchester @

- Manchester @

- Sat 4 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: The beginning of the performance when he began with Rapture. @

Posted 28/07/2009

by rosie3

The Antony and the Johnsons show at the Opera House was the most fantastic gig i have ever been to. The lighting show was beautiful and Antony's voice was perfectly matched to the setting of the elegant Opera House and the Manchester Camerata. Thank you to MIF for putting this show on!

Opera House, Manchester @

- Manchester @

- Sat 4 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: The beginning of the performance when he began with Rapture. @

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Review 4 for Antony and the Johnsons

1 / 5

Antony and the Johnsons - an embarrassment.

Opera House, Manchester @

- Manchester @

- Fri 3 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: there wasn't one. @

Setlist: ?????? @

Opening act(s): Frightful. @

Posted 28/07/2009

by Mowerman

Location: South of England

The show started late and kicked off with 15 minutes of second-rate contemporary dance followed by a 40 minute interval. Antony's performance was dire and the dress an unmitigated disaster - he should have asked the ubiquitous "does my bum look big in this?" question and remained hidden behind the gauze curtain. We recognised none of the "songs." Quite frankly, we were relieved when it was time to go home.

Opera House, Manchester @

- Manchester @

- Fri 3 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: there wasn't one. @

Setlist: ?????? @

Opening act(s): Frightful. @

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Review 5 for Antony and the Johnsons

4 / 5

Sweet, Freaky & Weird

Opera House, Manchester @

- Manchester @

- Fri 3 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: The orchestra reveal @

Posted 27/07/2009

by ContessaFortuna

Location: London

This event was my first experience of The Manchester Opera House and it was certainly a high alltitude pursuit. The steep climb to our seats and resulting lack of oxygen and the fact that we were very nearly late for the kick off heightened our anticipation and lent the evening a somewhat surreal, heady atmosphere. Not that we needed any other influences, Antony quite simply takes you there.
At first, taking in the image of him standing centre stage in a long, white dress behind a gauze screen, one was not quite sure if he was really there. And the accompanying music, sounding so round and warm was nowhere to be seen. It all felt quite disorienting, it just wasn't logical somehow.
I must put my expectation in context, I assumed this would be a straightforward 'gig', when I bought the tickets I didn't even check, so when the physical performer/dancer was introduced to the stage before Antony and the Johnsons, I have to be honest, my heart sank. While I appreciate the skill of the performancer, it felt all wrong and gave me an opportunity to audience-watch, catch up with my companion of the evening, dig out my fan from the bowels of my handbag (it was a mighty hot evening) and generally do anything but engage with the dance piece.
So, onto the enigma.... he is so freaky and sweet and weird, his voice is from another place or planet altogether, eventually, I just assumed that he could conjure up the beautiful instrumentation by the sheer force of his oddness and that's when I surrendered completely! I drifted along side by side with Antony, you see he was singing to me! There is such a confessional intimacy not only to his words, but in his delivery, it's almost naiive and too raw sometimes, I want him to protect himself just a little, but so glad he doesn't.
Two or three songs before the end, the backcloth was raised and Lo! there was the orchestra, they had worked mighty hard all evening and it was such a joy to finally see them. Further illustrating the fact that Antony, on his own with no instruments or props had kept an entire audience spellbound for over an hour. Just Antony, his long, white dress and his mic stand. Genius!!

Opera House, Manchester @

- Manchester @

- Fri 3 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: The orchestra reveal @

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Review 6 for Antony and the Johnsons

1 / 5

Repetitive Drivel

Opera House, Manchester @

- Manchester @

- Fri 3 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: Leaving @

Opening act(s): Some dancer called Joanna @

Posted 27/07/2009

by Ingersley

Location: Manchester

Billed as starting at 8.00pm the lights didn't go down until 8.15 at which point it was announced there would be a support act. This was a barely dressed dancer who wandered about a tiny platform for half an hour to dirge like whistling sounds. There was then a 20 minute interval! Anthony himself didn't appear until after 9.00pm. When he did the performance was interminable repetitive drivel. Each song sounded the same with high pitched wailing and phrases endlessly repeated. I'd enjoyed Like a Bird Now but if I'd known the whole concert would essentially be variations on this theme I wouldn't have bothered. There was so much pretension and over blown posturing we couldn't wait for it to be over. Well played Manchetser Camerata though, sorry you had to put up with it again the following night

Opera House, Manchester @

- Manchester @

- Fri 3 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: Leaving @

Opening act(s): Some dancer called Joanna @

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Review 7 for Antony and the Johnsons

5 / 5

Awesome adventure!

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- Manchester @

- Fri 3 Jul 2009 @

Posted 27/07/2009

by Xavlane

This was probably one of the most emotional journeys I have ever been on and certainly one of the most creative gigs. Antony Hegarty appeared on stage at the beginning behind a thin veil of curtain singing The Rapture from an earlier album and affected a wave of goose bumps across the audience. He then ran through a series of songs mainly from his new album The Crying Light accompanied by a beautiful and inventive display of light and imagery. One of the highlights was a copy of Crazy in Love by Beyonce which was cleverly executed to much applause from the crowd. Antony also wore a variety of specially designed costumes (I think made in conjunction with a famous designer).

In all a very exciting and moving concert and a change from the normal experience of gig. I would highly recommend buying tickets to see him in the future and will not be hesitating to go again myself.

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- Manchester @

- Fri 3 Jul 2009 @

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Review 8 for Antony and the Johnsons

5 / 5

Most amazing voice

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- Manchester @

- Fri 3 Jul 2009 @

Posted 26/07/2009

by poppy03

Location: manchester

This was the first time I'd seen them and it was breath taking. My eyes filled with tears as soon as Antony started to sing. Words can't describe!!

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- Manchester @

- Fri 3 Jul 2009 @

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Review 9 for Antony and the Johnsons

5 / 5

Anthony is the business!

Opera House, Manchester @

- Manchester @

- Sat 4 Jul 2009 @

Posted 26/07/2009

by Judeewoodee

Stunning performance - loved the Beyonce cover. Really impressed by his collaboration with other artists.

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- Manchester @

- Sat 4 Jul 2009 @

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Review 10 for Antony and the Johnsons

5 / 5

Stunning!

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- Manchester @

- Fri 3 Jul 2009 @

Posted 26/07/2009

by HamishsMum

Location: Sheffield

Beautiful, haunting, spectacular - I could go on. Made me cry and smile till my jaw hurt!

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- Manchester @

- Fri 3 Jul 2009 @

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Review 11 for Antony and the Johnsons

5 / 5

Totally wonderful

Opera House, Manchester @

- Manchester @

- Fri 3 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: From the first note to the last - I couldn't identify a favourite moment. @

Opening act(s): Very bizarre dance. @

Posted 26/07/2009

by Divine

Location: Lancaster, Lancs

As usual Antony and The Johnsons gave a wonderful, professional, unforgettable and very moving performance. Antony was in a chatty mood and exchanged gentle banter with the audience. I was totally spellbound throughout and euphoric for several days after!

Opera House, Manchester @

- Manchester @

- Fri 3 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: From the first note to the last - I couldn't identify a favourite moment. @

Opening act(s): Very bizarre dance. @

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Review 12 for Antony and the Johnsons

5 / 5

Amazing Antony!!

Opera House, Manchester @

- Manchester @

- Fri 3 Jul 2009 @

Setlist: The live performance of Starfish - WOW @

Opening act(s): Okay but would have prefered more time with Antony. @

Posted 26/07/2009

by DJH71

Location: Manchester

What an excellent performance and Performer!!
First time I had seen Manchester Camerata and together with Antony,
they were fantastic!
The lighting special effects were a fantastic accompanyment throughout the whole show.

Opera House, Manchester @

- Manchester @

- Fri 3 Jul 2009 @

Setlist: The live performance of Starfish - WOW @

Opening act(s): Okay but would have prefered more time with Antony. @

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Review 13 for Antony and the Johnsons

5 / 5

Antony and the Js music and light fantastic

Opera House, Manchester @

- Manchester @

- Sat 4 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: All of it, but especially when the Camerata emerged through the screens with the lighting. @

Opening act(s): Apparently it was awful so I gave it a miss. @

Posted 26/07/2009

by EdSManchester

Location: Manchester

A brilliant MIF event, great stage production, especially lighting, and the man himself just blew me away. Awesome and awe inspiring, please come back soon.

Opera House, Manchester @

- Manchester @

- Sat 4 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: All of it, but especially when the Camerata emerged through the screens with the lighting. @

Opening act(s): Apparently it was awful so I gave it a miss. @

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Review 14 for Antony and the Johnsons

5 / 5

Antony and the Johnsons unmissable!

Opera House, Manchester @

- Manchester @

- Sat 4 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: The opening song Rapture took my breath away and the lighting which accompanied it, very atmospheric. @

Setlist: Rapture, Twighlight, Deeper than Love, Divine, Cripple and the Starfish, For Today I Am A Boy, Atrocities, River of Sorrow, Blue Angel. @

Opening act(s): She was very naked! Yet enjoyed her free expression. @

Posted 26/07/2009

by Icadel

Location: Manchester

I had been patiently awaiting for this night to arrive and I would not have missed it for love nor money.

It took me away to places I didn't know existed.

Anthony's unique sound engrossed my whole attention, his melodies were engaging and led me into sweet trances. The whole production and orchestra was superb and left me feeling charged and alive.

A highly recommend him to anyone who enjoys a unique performer who shares his soul.

Opera House, Manchester @

- Manchester @

- Sat 4 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: The opening song Rapture took my breath away and the lighting which accompanied it, very atmospheric. @

Setlist: Rapture, Twighlight, Deeper than Love, Divine, Cripple and the Starfish, For Today I Am A Boy, Atrocities, River of Sorrow, Blue Angel. @

Opening act(s): She was very naked! Yet enjoyed her free expression. @

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Review 15 for Antony and the Johnsons

5 / 5

Amazing

Opera House, Manchester @

- Manchester @

- Fri 3 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: Everglade @

Opening act(s): Strange dancing lady who was very eerie @

Posted 25/07/2009

by mumofwilliam

Location: Leeds

Having listened to a few of Anthony's albums I was very intrigued by what he would be like live. He was absolutely amazing and kept me intrigued throughout the performance. The Manchester Opera House was just a perfect setting. His voice was so beautiful I was very close to tears. Just a perfect evening.

Opera House, Manchester @

- Manchester @

- Fri 3 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: Everglade @

Opening act(s): Strange dancing lady who was very eerie @

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Review 16 for Antony and the Johnsons

5 / 5

Antony Hegarty, so good.

Opera House, Manchester @

- Manchester @

- Fri 3 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: All of it. @

Opening act(s): Poor. @

Posted 25/07/2009

by steveh2

Location: scarborough

A bit theatrical for those who don't like this kind of stuff, but for those who do - excellent.
Very entertaining, good light show.

Opera House, Manchester @

- Manchester @

- Fri 3 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: All of it. @

Opening act(s): Poor. @

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Review 17 for Antony and the Johnsons

4 / 5

Antony and the Johnsons - Manchester

Opera House, Manchester @

- Manchester @

- Sat 4 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: Antony entering the stage! @

Opening act(s): Rather odd performance art @

Posted 25/07/2009

by Sweettalkingguy

Location: Nottingham

The "Performance Art" bit at the beginning could have been explained more, it left most people bewildered, a bit like Edward Scissorhands, meets infant school drama being a tree!
But then Antony came on without the Johnsons which was a little disappointing, but his voice is stunning, he captivated the audience, personally I would have liked the orchestra to have been visible throughout, they were only unveiled right towards the end. But overall we thoroughly enjoyed it.

Opera House, Manchester @

- Manchester @

- Sat 4 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: Antony entering the stage! @

Opening act(s): Rather odd performance art @

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Review 18 for Antony and the Johnsons

5 / 5

I fell in love with a live boy!

Opera House, Manchester @

- Manchester @

- Sat 4 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: Holding my man's hand when Antony sang Another World! @

Opening act(s): 4 bottles of Budweiser and six cigarettes. @

Posted 25/07/2009

by Soulove

With over thirty years of concert attendance behind me ranging through Bowie, Kylie, REM, U2, Elbow, Magazine (Howard Devoto I love you but you might be binned now!) and even the latest Take That tour which was a bit of a triumph, I can honestly say that this event was one of the finest I have attended.
Antony was simply superb and the concert was frankly stunning.
Antony sang with a heart breaking quality which enveloped you into the lyrics as though it was your life he was singing about.
After hearing the poingnantly beutiful "I fell in love with a dead boy" for the first time I then spent the next three days tracking down the song and now it has become part of my DNA!
When I win the lottery I intend to move to New York, buy a dark wood panelled wine bar lit by candle light and employ Antony as the resident artist which would be my idea of Heaven!

Opera House, Manchester @

- Manchester @

- Sat 4 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: Holding my man's hand when Antony sang Another World! @

Opening act(s): 4 bottles of Budweiser and six cigarettes. @

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Review 19 for Antony and the Johnsons

5 / 5

Like no other

Opera House, Manchester @

- Manchester @

- Fri 3 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: Curtains oppening and orchestra appearing @

Opening act(s): No comments @

Posted 25/07/2009

by lucyluzzz

Location: manchester

It was a magical night , the lights , the voice and the orchestra!!! made me realise all the good and the fragile in one beautifull venue ........highly recomended , althought i doubt that unfirgettable night will ever repeat itself.

Opera House, Manchester @

- Manchester @

- Fri 3 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: Curtains oppening and orchestra appearing @

Opening act(s): No comments @

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Review 20 for Antony and the Johnsons

5 / 5

Antony

Opera House, Manchester @

- Manchester @

- Fri 3 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: When Antony stoped for an unscripted moment. His voice was tired, so he just talked to us all for a while. Our shared moment. @

Posted 25/07/2009

by Phil0021

Location: Nottingham

Can't quite work out what the warm up act was all about but the wait was worth it. Antony was well on form. A truly amazing performance that sits at the top of all those I have ever seen.
If you like Antony's music don't be afraid to see him live. Unlike so many others he is as good if not better live.
I got a great seat....a really tall youth came and sat in front of me = ziltch so when the lights went down I simply slipped over and sat on the steps - hey presto best seat in the house. Bonus!

Opera House, Manchester @

- Manchester @

- Fri 3 Jul 2009 @

Favourite moment: When Antony stoped for an unscripted moment. His voice was tired, so he just talked to us all for a while. Our shared moment. @

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