Chappell Roan review – having the time of her life

Manchester Academy
From YMCA-style dance to thrashing guitars, a queer take on Aerosmith to Kate Bush cosplay, Roan’s DIY approach maintains her humanity

Over the last few months, Chappell Roan has been through it. The breakout star of 2024 has shared stories of intrusive fan behaviour, being stalked and expressed her anxiety about her newfound level of fame. “I’ve pumped the brakes on anything to make me more known,” she said during a podcast interview in July. “It’s kind of a forest fire right now.”

Slowing things down hasn’t meant retreating, however. In fact, when Roan skips on to the stage tonight, there’s little indication that she’s having anything other than the time of her life. Dressed in a bedazzled leotard adorned with a clamshell bust and a starfish on her rear (tonight’s show is mermaid-themed), she launches into the driving Femininomenon, jumping around the stage doing high kicks. Continue reading...


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