The Smiths Ltd

A tribute act from Manchester that performs the songs of The Smiths, playing at The Wardrobe in Leeds. The Smiths Ltd is a tribute to the original group, not the group itself.

The Smiths Ltd is a tribute band formed in Manchester, the hometown of The Smiths, whose songs it performs. The project began with a search for a singer to take on the role of Morrissey, and its first gig was played to an audience of devoted Smiths fans. The original members it honours are Morrissey, Johnny Marr, Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce. Its music draws on pop, rock and indie.

The act has since played venues and festivals across the UK, among them the Manchester Academy, Bestival, Camp Bestival, Kendal Calling and Spike Island's The Resurrection. Its stated aim is to recreate the energy of the original band on stage and to get its live sound right. Reviews quoted in its promotional material describe the show as close in sound to the original group.

The Wardrobe is a Leeds venue that hosts concerts and shows. The evening suits listeners who know the songs well, as well as those who never saw The Smiths in their original run, since the act's focus is on hearing those songs performed live.