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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Entertainment
Daniel Dylan Wray

Manchester faithful lap up Eric Cantona’s raspy whisper and jazz groove

Eric Cantona at The Stoller Hall in Manchester
Eric Cantona channels Leonard Cohen on stage in Manchester. Photograph: Joel Goodman/The Guardian

“From the theatre of dreams to another theatre of dreams,” proclaims Eric Cantona, during one of his first ever gigs as a musician.

Having sold out two nights in just 12 minutes, the Manchester United great appears in darkness on the balcony with arms outstretched, Christ-like, receiving a level of applause rarely heard for a debut. As he makes his way to the stage, a fan darts towards him, and a flash of panic sets in the security team’s eyes, while a chorus of cameras snaps away as though it’s a red carpet event.

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