Tears of a Clown Special, Melbourne [Thur March 10th 2016]

[groovyguy 63,869]

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/madonna-plays-gig-dressed-as-a-clown-and-rides-a-child-s-tricycle-for-tears-of-a-clown-show-a6923206.html

Madonna plays gig dressed as a clown and rides a child’s tricycle for 'Tears of a Clown' show

This could be the most unusual performance of the singer’s 33-year career

 

Madonna has surprised fans by taking to the stage in Australia dressed as a clown.

 

The singer is currently down under for the final leg of her globe-trotting ‘Rebel Heart Tour’, which usually plays in large-capacity arena venues. At the last minute, she added a bonus show in a more intimate space, Melbourne's Forum Theatre, and dubbed the one-off performance 'Tears of a Clown'.

 

The stripped down gig, streamed live on Periscope, began with Madonna riding a child's tricycle on stage before she opened the show with a rendition of Stephen Sondheim's 'Send in the Clowns'. 

 

She also tested out her stand-up comedy skills with a series of risqué jokes and took the opportunity to defend her controversial fashion sense. "If you have a problem with jewellery in my mouth, there's the door," Madonna told the crowd between songs.

 

Later, she dedicated the song 'Intervention' to her son Rocco and performed it in front a projection of his face. The 15-year-old is currently living with his father, Madonna’s ex-husband Guy Ritchie, and a New York judge has urged them to resolve their ongoing custody battle for Rocco’s sake.

 

The show's setlist was also filled with surprises. Madonna left out her biggest hits in favour of performing a cover of Elliott Smith’s 'Between the Bars' and deep cuts from her extensive back catalogue including 'Paradise (Not for Me)', 'I'm So Stupid', 'Joan of Arc’, 'Nobody's Perfect' and 'Mer Girl'. 

[Dazedmadonna 18,466]

When you show up at a party without being invited

 

[o_g_c_x 2,787]

Not sure if it's going to be released full because it has been 15 songs but let's dream...it was a great small show

[stfan97 2,847]

Periscope rip in RHT media

[groovyguy 63,869]

https://www.instagram.com/sandraolivier/

 

Borderline clip

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3wz90c_borderline-clip-toac_fun

 

Holiday clip

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3wz90d_hol-clip-toac_fun

 

[Yung Rapunxel 2,191]

I hope they will release both Tears Of a Clown and Rebel Heart in home video, they don't have to give it up one to release another, anything like BAT or RIT, one at the time

[danMfan 1,399]

OMG I wanna go home to watch it!!! I can't watch it right now :(

[8-tee's 904]

My god 'X-Static Process'!!!! I can die now!!

 

I must say if 'Love Profusion' were included this show would have been the best thing M has ever been apart of. 

 

So grateful for this!

[IconicQueen 315]

 I'm speechless.

[Bitch I’m Madonna 4,684]

Did anyone notice some of the amazing backdrops by the way?

[Gutten 212]

I loved it so much.  Can't wait for a pro recording

[shakeyerdix 1,266]

I can't believe it happens!

The dreamed show!!

[blondboi559 223]

Thank You all for making this so amazing, I have read every post and got caught up in all the exctement, you all rock!!

and she is the f*cking QUEEN xx

[Brendanlovesu1 13,371]

this is like her MTV Unplugged show, so many great pictures and videos 

[Inco 11,152]

Wonderful show, so emotional, so human

[stfan97 2,847]

[Inco 11,152]

http://acritica.uol.com.br/buzz/Madonna-intimista-Tears-Clown-australianos_0_1537646240.html

[Gargamel 8,775]

[groovyguy 63,869]

[Stevo 6,452]

it's reported to be acoustic version

The banjo/acoustic version was really good. I'm not that big on Holiday normally, but I thought this version was maybe the best I'd heard her do it.

[Stevo 6,452]

CRAZY FOR THESE PICTURES

 

 

Great first picture. In the HQ photos she looks OK actually. On the periscope it was not the highest quality so couldn't really see the outfit TBH.

[Stevo 6,452]

When you show up at a party without being invited

 

That gif is gonna get some work I'm sure..... :-)

[groovyguy 63,869]

[Stevo 6,452]

Thanks @@groovyguy for pointing us in the right direction of the periscope link. This was the first thing I've watched on periscope and TBH i probably would have missed the show without your guidance. And thanks @@Gargamel for those HD videos! Looking forward to catching up on Nobody's Perfect as the stream died for me when she sung it.

[groovyguy 63,869]

^ You're welcome, Stevo!