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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Entertainment
Sian Cain

Lily Allen defends length of West End Girl shows: ‘I don’t want anyone to feel ripped off’

Lily Allen performs at Utilita Arena in Newcastle in the UK
Lily Allen has defended the UK live tour of her album West End Girl after fans complained about 55-minute shows that have included no crowd interaction. Photograph: Henry Redcliffe

Lily Allen has defended the live tour of her latest album West End Girl, after fans complained about feeling short-changed by the 55-minute shows that have no crowd interaction.

Allen is currently on the UK leg of the world tour for the album that was inspired by her divorce from the actor David Harbour. The show sees her perform the 45-minute album in its entirety, without speaking to the crowd or performing any of her back catalogue.

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