Lily Allen defends tour after some fans criticise show length

Lily Allen defends tour after some fans criticise show lengthImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The West End Girl tour sees Allen perform songs from the album inspired by her divorceBySteven McIntoshEntertainment reporter Published3 minutes agoLily Allen has defended her latest tour after some fans said they felt short changed by the length of the live shows. The singer is currently on the UK leg of a world tour which sees her perform West End Girl in full - the album inspired by her divorce from actor David Harbour. But some fans have complained that playing only one album means the shows are too short considering the ticket prices, and that Allen does not interact with the crowd. Responding to a fan on X, the singer noted the tour had "always been advertised" as being the latest album in its entirety, and said not talking to the audience was an "artistic choice... to help with the storytelling". The tour, Lily Allen Performs West End Girl, was originally announced as a string of dates at smaller and more intimate venues such as theatres, and kicked off in March.But after strong ticket sales, more UK dates were added at much bigger venues including arenas, and it was confirmed the tour would also visit the US, Australia and New Zealand.After she played at London's O2 arena on Saturday and Sunday, one ticket buyer, journalist Rupert Hawksley, wrote on X, external that he was disappointed by some elements of the show. "Lily Allen at The O2. No support act, arrived on stage at 9:10pm, all wrapped up by 10pm, not one word to the audience, £86 to sit in the gods," he said.Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The show is more of a theatrical performance than a traditional live concertThe tweet gained significant traction and reignited the debate about the tour, with some agreeing with Hawksley but many others saying the show was presented as advertised.Hawksley later clarified that he had enjoyed the show despite its length, w...