Hugh Cornwell 1985 concert dates
Alongside The Stranglers, Hugh pursued several solo projects during 1985: the single “One In A Million,” acting and soundtrack work for Bertrand Fèvre's French short film *L'étoile de sang* (called *Bleeding Star* in the contemporary British article), and stage acting at London's Almeida Theatre. A September *Record Mirror* interview documented these projects while Hugh was preparing to begin recording The Stranglers' next album.
- 1985 (date unknown)Almeida TheatreIslington, London, EnglandHugh appeared in a three-man play with Bob Hoskins and Stephen Rea. The article did not identify the production or exact dates; a further collaboration with Hoskins had been discussed but had not happened
- 1985 (date unknown)*L'étoile de sang* (*Bleeding Star*)FranceHugh played the leading victim in Bertrand Fèvre's short film and composed its music. The contemporary article identified “Siren Song” from the film as the B-side of “One In A Million”; later archive material describes the soundtrack under *L'étoile de sang*
- 1985 (date unknown)“One In A Million” singleUnited KingdomHugh's first released solo material since *Nosferatu*. Produced with Howard Gray; musicians included Nigel Bennett, Pete Phipps and Nick Plytas. The article described a 12-inch version and reported emerging BBC Radio 1 interest. Hugh said the song had not been wanted by The Stranglers, prompting him to record it separately
- 07 Sep 1985*Record Mirror* interview with Nancy CulpUnited KingdomHugh discussed “One In A Million,” his film, soundtrack and theatre work and the possibility of returning to the studio with Howard Gray after the next Stranglers album. He said more unreleased solo material existed but made no firm album announcement
- Sep 1985 (planned)Recording sessions—Hugh said recording of The Stranglers' next album was due to begin during September; included only as contemporary career context, not as a solo session