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Lily Allen defends length of West End Girl shows: ‘I don’t want anyone to feel ripped off’
Singer has likened live show to theatre rather than a conventional concert but fans have criticised the performances and lack of crowd interaction
TL;DR
- Lily Allen's "West End Girl" tour shows are 55 minutes long and consist solely of the new album, with no crowd interaction or older songs.
- Fans have complained about the short duration and high ticket prices, with some feeling they did not get value for money.
- Allen defends the shows as an "artistic choice" to create a theatrical experience, comparing it to a "Broadway-esque one-woman show."
- She explained that her lack of interaction is to maintain the "fourth wall" for storytelling and addressed specific criticisms about show timing.
- Critics and fans are divided, with some agreeing with Allen's theatrical framing and others finding the shows disappointing and overpriced.