Victoria Geelan celebrates the life and music of Amy Winehouse
18 November 2024
Acclaimed vocalist Victoria Geelan will celebrate the life and music of Amy Winehouse when she takes to the stage at the Alley Theatre on Friday 22nd November.
‘Chasing Amy’ is a compassionate exploration of the creative influences and development of the celebrated London vocalist and songwriter who passed away in 2011.
Complemented by her band of virtuoso musicians, Victoria Geelan will take the audience on a thrilling and joyful musical journey, from jazz beginnings, through soul, reggae and hip-hop to the creation of one of the definitive albums of the 21st century: Back To Black.
This show will not just feature the songs of Amy Winehouse, but also those of her artistic influences, which she regularly included in her live sets. It will explore the stories behind the songs, the treatment of her and her private life by the media, her struggles with bulimia and depression and how trailblazing she was for her generation, as a woman and artist.
Amy broke the mould of what a female popular singer sounded and looked like but, more importantly, what she sang about: female sexuality, friendship, addictions, depression, family and the art of song writing itself. ‘Chasing Amy’ is the chance for fans to remember this iconic performer and is a show that will stay with you long after the music has ended.
On previous visits to the Alley, Strabane audiences enjoyed Victoria Geelan performing the songs of Nina Simone in her show ‘Feeling Good’.
Due to some explicit lyrical content and adult themes, the ‘Chasing Amy’ show is recommended for those aged 14+.
Tickets are £12 available from the Alley Theatre website www.alley-theatre.com or call the box office on 028 71 384444.