Lowther Pavilion playing host to iconic John Lydon’s spoken word tour

Legendary singer, songwriter and author John Lydon is heading to Lytham next week as part of his latest spoken word tour – but tickets are selling fast.

The former frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd is appearing at the Lowther Pavilion with his unique production, titled “I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right.”

When the Pistols were first launched in late 1975, Lydon was just 19 years old, yet – under the moniker Johnny Rotten- he soon changed the face of music and sparked a cultural revolution.

The Sex Pistols caused uproar when, among other things,  they released the mocking God Save the Queen in Elizabeth II’s  1977 Silver Jubilee year.  But fans of the band were angry it didn’t top the charts and claimed that the BBC prevented it from going to number one so they didn’t have to show it on Top of the Pops!

And it was Lydon who came up with the incendiary lyrics for the song.

But Lydon, who has recently celebrated his 70th birthday, was more than just the lead singr of the Pistols.

He graduated to his own uncompromising and unconventional band, Public Images Ltd, and then began unleashing a series of blisteringly straight-talking autobigraphies.

And through it all, John knew how to talk – frequently antagonistic, often searingly perceptive, sometimes humorous but never dull.

Some say he has mellowed a lot over the years – or has he?

In his spoken word show, I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right, Lydon is touring the UK.

He will talk about how he sees life, along with his unique and extraordinary career, and take audience questions during a pyrotechnic, one-off tour.

Lydon will be sharing his thoughts with audiences. He Could Be Wrong. He Could Be Right.

The iconic performer is just the latest in a series of big names who have graced the Lowther stage over the years.

In 2012 the Lowther Gardens (Lytham) Trust was expanded to manage the day to day running of the pavilion, which has been through some ups and downs over the decades, twice facing possible closure.

Over those past 14 years,  use of the building has increased enormously, with the theatre hosting shows by top entertainers from around the world as well as remaining at the heart of local user group dramatic presentations and a crucial community resource.

Although Fylde Council does not directly own or manage the Lowther Pavilion in Lytham, the Council supports the venue through a partnership, including a £250,000 grant for expansion in 2024. The surrounding Lowther Gardens are owned by the Trust but maintained by the Council

I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right comes to the Lowther on Tuesday March 10, beginning at 7.30pm.