She might have been the last Little Mix-member to mobilise post-hiatus, but Jade Thirlwall’s second act has proven more than worth the wait. Eschewing all the usual solo career cliches, September’s top-three debut That’s Showbiz Baby! served as a winningly maximalist introduction, seeing the South Shields singer perfectly balancing playfulness and vulnerability across a slew of stunning pop hits and should-be smashes.
The same goes for Thirlwall’s first solo UK headline tour, which hit Camden’s Roundhouse like a hurricane on its penultimate night. Channelling her extensive arena experience, the 32-year-old brought cabaret-inspired sass, brilliantly camp choreo and diva-worthy vocals to the 5000-cap venue, watched over by former band mates Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Perrie Edwards, as well as returning star Lily Allen.
