Review: Marina and the Diamonds

It’s not every day that one of Wales’ quirkier exports takes to a stage somewhere between Jesus and a porta-bar, but that’s what Marina did on Saturday night.

Walking down a church aisle in a wedding dress singing an acoustic version of her chart hit ‘Radioactive’ was admittedly a surreal start to a rather unusual gig.

For the best part it worked, albeit thanks to the hundreds of super-loyal fans who sang every word with abundant enthusiasm.

Although “a bit like a church disco” her warmth together with the informal venue made for an enjoyable, if unremarkable, performance.

St Georges Church, 25 February 2012

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