In its first incarnation, Theatre of Hate lasted for just three years but the band’s impact on the music scene is still acknowledged today. Theatre of Hate (Picture: Simon Drake) (Image: )As part of the anniversary shows, they will play their debut album Westworld in its entirety. “The Klan was just too difficult to play live so we didn’t bother to try.”Westworld was produced by The Clash’s Mick Jones. “These few dates we’re doing celebrating 45 years of Theatre of Hate feels like it’s a good thing to do right at this moment. “I’m really looking forward to it.”Theatre of Hate play Manchester Club Academy on Friday, September 26.