Frightfully good rehearsal for Bob Geldof and The Boomtown Rats

Sir Bob Geldof and The Boomtown Rats treated staff and zombies at Tulleys Farm Shocktober Fest Scream Park to a surprise personal concert today (Thursday October 10).
By The Newsroom
Published 10th Oct 2013, 18:19 BST
Updated 8th Jun 2018, 06:34 BST
Sir Bob Geldof and The Boomtown Rats at TulleysSir Bob Geldof and The Boomtown Rats at Tulleys
Sir Bob Geldof and The Boomtown Rats at Tulleys

They took to the Halloween attraction’s WoodShock LIVE music stage as part of their pre-tour rehearsals.

Among the staff and audience of zombies treated to the impromptu rehearsal set was Esmerelda, one of the actors who plays the part of a gin-swilling old hag.

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She said: “It was wonderful to meet Sir Bob, and I think the feeling was mutual.

“We’ve got so much in common. He doesn’t like Mondays, neither do I.

“I don’t genuinely like the rest of the week either, but it’s a connection.”

Stuart Beare, creator of Shocktober Fest and owner of Tulleys Farm, said he was delighted to help the Rats out with a rehearsal space.

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He added: “I love the Boomtown Rats and it’s great to be able to offer them our WoodShock stage for rehearsing.

“This year we have added a live music line-up to every one of our 18 fright nights and it’s proving to be welcome addition.

“Tomorrow night (Friday October 11) we welcome Dr & The Medics, with The Troggs, The Lambrettas and Eddie and the Hot Rods adding to the melodic mix – we can’t wait!”