Name: The Defining Ten with....EDWARD TUDOR-POLE
Start: 2025-10-23T19:30:00+01:00
Location: Cellar Arts Club CIC

The Defining Ten with....EDWARD TUDOR-POLE

The Defining Ten is where an artist/creative is invited to take us on a musical dot-to-dot journey of the tracks that led them to who they are today. These could be the first song they have a memory of, first purchase, first song they learnt to play, the track that opened doors, the track that closed doors, a track that inspired and led to a new musical direction – so expect a variety of tracks from themselves and other artists. These tracks will be played in turn – either from vinyl, CD or streamed – and discussed with the artist.
On Thursday 23rd October we welcome Edward Tudor-Pole to Worthing to discuss his Defining Ten.
Whether trading one-liners at RADA with Ralph Richardson, shooting the breeze with Clint Eastwood, acting in Edwardian comedy with Rex Harrison or dodging fights with Sid Vicious, Edward Tudor Pole has proved himself equal to many a challenge.
He formed the band Tenpole Tudor in 1977 and eventually came to prominence after appearing in the film "The Great Rock'n'Roll Swindle." He sang "Who Killed Bambi?" in an iconic sequence in the foyer of the Moulin Cinema in Soho as well as "The Great Rock'n'Roll Swindle" and a cover version of "Rock Around The Clock" in the film and on the soundtrack.
Tenpole Tudor returned in 1980, signing to Stiff Records and releasing two successful albums, "Eddie, Old Bob, Dick and Gary" and "Let the Four Winds Blow." They had three hit singles, including UK Top 10 hit "Swords Of A Thousand Men" which he performed on Top Of The Pops in May 1981 and has become a bonafide post punk anthem.
After the horrific implosion of the group, Tudor Pole was enticed into the acting world, appearing in numerous films and plays including "Sid & Nancy", "Absolute Beginners", a long term association with cult film director Alex Cox, cameo appearances in "Harry Potter" and "Game of Thrones" and a stint presenting "The Crystal Maze."
We are very excited to have Edward discussing the Defining Ten songs of his varied eclectic career as a punk rock band leader, hit songwriter, top 10 pop star, movie actor, TV presenter, West-End leading man and long-term touring musician.
After the discussion we will have a Q&A and an opportunity to buy a signed personalised copy of his acclaimed memoir "The Pen Is Mightier - Autobiography Of A Punk Rocker"
Discounted ticket and book bundles are available - for those who can't make it but would like a book personalised and signed you can purchase that with free delivery in the Worthing area.