post-punk pioneers The Tiger Lillies will be embarking on a tour with their new show ‘Come On Down
Grammy nominated, post-punk pioneers The Tiger Lillies will be embarking on a tour with their new show ‘Come On Down (The Nihilism Tour)’ from September 2024. The theme of which has always run through their work – the meaninglessness and absurdity of existence.
Brimming with wit, wisdom and humanity they argue that our achievements will come to nothing – like throwing stones into a pond, the effects of our actions will ripple away into nothingness.
The Tiger Lillies are one of the foremost avant-garde bands in the world. Double Olivier award winners, their shows are dark, peculiar and varied, with moments of black humour and immense beauty. This unique, Brechtian Street opera trio tour the world playing concerts and theatre shows such as The Tiger Lillies Christmas Carol, The Ancient Mariner and the West End hit Shockheaded Peter.
Always with a touch of twisted humour and sharp irony The Tiger Lillies point an implicit accusing finger back at us: what on Earth are we doing, laughing at this stuff? Their music is a mixture of pre-war Berlin cabaret, anarchic opera and gypsy music, echoing the voices of Bertolt Brecht and Jacques Brel. One of the first bands to tour Ukraine since war broke out, they released an album to support the people there.
What the press have said about The Tiger Lillies
“It is hard to do justice to the dark, poetic brilliance of The Tiger Lillies, just seek out a ticket for this glorious show”. ★★★★★ The Scotsman
‘‘Martyn Jacques is a charismatic focus. Trudging between his piano and accordion like a man weighed down by supernatural dread – yet his voice is a molten cascade. The execution is impeccable throughout. Phenomenal.” ★★★★★ The Guardian
Tour Dates: For tickets visit www.boundandgaggedcomedy.com
06-Sep-24 MILTON KEYNES THE STABLES
07-Sep-24 TAUNTON BREWHOUSE
09-Sep-24 LEEDS CITY VARIEITES
10-Sep-24 MANCHESTER HOME
14-Sep-24 OXFORD NORTH WALL
24-Sep-24 COLCHESTER ARTS CENTRE
27-Sep-24 LONDON CADOGAN HALL
28-Sep-24 CAMBRIDGE JUNCTION
03-Oct-24 LIVERPOOL PLAYHOUSE
05-Oct-24 DURHAM GALA
06-Oct-24 BASINGSTOKE THE HAYMARKET
07-Oct-24 BRISTOL REDGRAVE THEATRE
12-Oct-24 BRIGHTON DOME
