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Adam and the Ants

Poster
1980 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Poster advertising Adam and the Ants on their Ants Invasion tour, Town Hall, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, 1980.

The Ants Invasion tour featured a new band line-up, most notably guitarist Marco Pirronni, with whom Adam Ant would go on to write many of his hit records. The tour marked the transition from the band’s punk roots to the much more flamboyant sets and costumes that would accompany The Prince Charming Revue.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleAdam and the Ants (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Printed ink on paper
Brief description
Poster advertising Adam and the Ants on the Ants Invasion tour, Town Hall, High Wycombe, 1980
Physical description
Photographic and typographic black and white poster, with a photograph of Adam Ant, left, and printed text in white on a black background.
Dimensions
  • Height: 76cm
  • Width: 101.6cm
Marks and inscriptions
Stamped with Theatre Museum, V.A.M. stamp.
Gallery label
(16/08/2016)
The Ants Invasion tour featured a new band line-up, most notably guitarist Marco Pirronni, with whom Adam Ant would go on to write many of his hit records. The tour marked the transition from the band’s punk roots to the much more flamboyant sets and costumes that would accompany The Prince Charming Revue.
Object history
Associated Production: Performer: Adam and the Ants. Town Hall, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. 23.5.1980. Performance category: rock and pop. On the bill with Adam and the Ants was a support group (unnamed). Tickets were GBP2.00 in advance and GBP2.50 on the door.
Summary
Poster advertising Adam and the Ants on their Ants Invasion tour, Town Hall, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, 1980.

The Ants Invasion tour featured a new band line-up, most notably guitarist Marco Pirronni, with whom Adam Ant would go on to write many of his hit records. The tour marked the transition from the band’s punk roots to the much more flamboyant sets and costumes that would accompany The Prince Charming Revue.
Collection
Accession number
S.3596-1995

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Record createdJuly 30, 2010
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