To celebrate the release of their highly anticipated new album Theatre Of The Absurd presents C’est La Vie, the iconic pop and ska band Madness are making a special return to Kingston for an intimate performance at Pryzm. Known for their energetic and charismatic live shows, Madness have been at the forefront of British pop and ska since the late 1970s, delivering anthems like “Baggy Trousers” and “House of Fun” that have stood the test of time. This event marks a unique opportunity for fans to experience tracks from their new album, C’est La Vie, which blends their classic sound with fresh, innovative twists, in a venue that offers close-up interaction with the band. Pryzm, renowned for hosting legendary music acts, will provide a perfect setting for this celebratory show, with its vibrant atmosphere complementing the infectious energy of Madness‘s live performance.

After a disparate couple of years which saw the band at their most polarised and fragmented, Madness reunited in an industrial unit in Cricklewood at the beginning of the year, where Suggs, Mark, Chrissy Boy, Mike, Lee and Woody realised that what united them was always bigger than what divided them. Emerging re-energised and reinvigorated with a fresh bounce in their nutty step, the result was their most harmonious recording experience to date. For the first time ever, a brand new album came into the world that they were all completely agreed on. Theatre Of The Absurd Presents C’Est La Vie is the band’s inaugural foray into co-producing with producer and mixer Matt Glasbey (Ed Sheeran, Maisie Peters, Rag’N’Bone Man). The governing principle behind Theatre Of the Absurd Presents C’Est La Vie, is: “let Madness be Madness”. The result is an album of typically timeless brilliance that also reflects the wonky years of its creation, these 14 songs representing the cream of the bumper crop of tunes the group cooked up, whittled down this punchy, focused set.