Two era defining artists SKIDS & THEATRE OF HATE come together this autumn for an explosive UK co-headline tour.SKIDSThe Skids formed in 1977 in their hometown of Dunfermline, Scotland by Richard Jobson, Stuart Adamson, Bill Simpson & Tom Kellichan. After releasing an independent single the band were played by John Peel, supported The Clash in concert and then were signed to Virgin Records in 1978. Their first singles were "Sweet Surburbia", "The Saints are Coming" and "Into the Valley" - the latter reaching the UK Top Ten in early 1979.The current Skids line up see's the lineup stripped back to an explosive 4 piece with Richard Jobson, Peter Byrchmore (Membranes), Hernandez (Drums) & Connor Whyte (Guitar).THEATRE OF HATEIn 1980, Kirk Brandon formed THEATRE OF HATE from the ashes of heralded punk band The Pack. Joining Kirk on vocals were notable punk musicians Stan Stammers and Luke Rendall, along with old school friend, Steve Guthrie and Canadian born John "Boy" Lennard, who revolutionised the band's sound with his haunting sax lines.Theatre Of Hate's debut double-A-side single, "Legion"/"Original Sin", topped the independent chart in 1980, and "Westworld", their debut album, produced by Mick Jones from The Clash and released in 1982. The single taken from the album, "Do You Believe In The West- world?" has become an anthem and is still widely played in clubs and on international radio, as well as featuring on numerous compilation albums.
- +44 1373 455420
- General inquiries: info@cheeseandgrain.com
- Located at main entrance
- Ticket holders must bring photo ID
- Tickets can be collected 1 hour before event start time
- Advance reservation recommended
- Limited on-site parking available
- Public car parks within 5-minute walking distance
- Street parking in Market Yard area
- Disability parking spaces near venue entrance
- Wheelchair accessible venue
- Ground floor level entry
- Designated wheelchair spaces
- Companion seats available
- Advanced booking recommended for accessibility needs
- No outside food or drinks
- No smoking inside venue
- Age restrictions may apply to specific events
- Professional camera/recording equipment requires prior permission
- Child-friendly venue for appropriate events
- Under 16 must be accompanied by adult
- Age restrictions vary by performance type
- Some events may be 18+ only
GWAR have staged faux executions of presidents for four decades, but not until Trump took the Oval Office did they hear from the Secret Service.GWAR Say They Never Heard from Secret Service Until Trump Became President Alex Young
Jun 20, 2026
