The bizarre world of Devin Townsend presents The Retinal Circus

27 Oct 2012 / Roundhouse Main Space

With November’s more than highly successful The Devin Townsend Project album shows in London done and over, it's time for Devin & Co. to focus on bigger things. Much bigger things… In fact, the biggest show he's ever done. The man himself explains:

The last London shows were probably THE defining moment in my life, let alone my career in many ways. I've had some intense gigs and experiences in music before, but all pale in comparison to those sold out shows where we played all four DTP records, with four different bands, night after night.

Everyone worked incredibly hard, and each of us gave 100% to pull it off, bands, players, management, label, and audience. It was awesome!

So here's the next big gig: Next 27 October, at the amazing Roundhouse in London, We're putting on the most definitive 'Devin' show to date. A culmination of my ENTIRE career with a star line up and full supporting cast.

The show is being called 'The Retinal Circus', (named after an old Vancouver club in the 60's, famous for psychedelic rock shows) and will be more than just a musical performance… there will be an art exhibition, actors, Ziltoid, stilt walkers, fire breathers…you name it. My goal has always been to make SHOWS, and this is the first opportunity I have been given to do a high-end production that puts it all together! It's the closest Saturday to Halloween, and the goal is to make something amazing that we can all enjoy… details to come… psychedelic!

My career has been full of amazing musicians, and there will be plenty of them present at this show, and I'll be playing music that has never been attempted due to the size of the songs and the need for certain things.

It will be recorded for a DVD of course, and it's going to be a pretty intense experience… we have a year to make it perfect, so I just wanted to give you some hints! 

Anyways, I'm back to work here…I hope to see you there, I'm beyond excited to have this opportunity, we're not taking it lightly!

Dev

Tickets: £30

Doors open: 6.30pm

Under 16s to be accompanied, under 14s accompanied and in seated areas only.

Roundhouse Exclusive Members Bar: Did you know you can get access to an exclusive bar overlooking the Main Space during the gig? We'll also give you a glass of champagne, a Roundhouse bag and souvenir book. Passes are £20 per person, plus the usual ticket price. Space is limited and advance booking is recommended, so call now on 0844 482 8008, then select the 'general enquiries' option. Please note, the bar is in the Circle towards the side of the stage. You can choose to watch the gig from there or from the area your ticket relates to. Please note, the view of the stage/artist may be restricted on occasion from the Members Bar.