Going centre-stage with the personal: Amanda Palmer's new gig

Amanda Palmer’s gigs go way beyond just music as she brings her own experiences to bear on abortion and other issues, writes Ed Power.

Amanda Palmer describes her new show as the ultimate Rorschach test — everyone attending will experience it differently. “It invites feedback from the audience,” says the singer. “I did a performance in Portland and there was practically a brawl. A woman stood up and shouted that she didn’t agree with my stance on abortion.”