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Chris will be taking his very first programmed show to the Greater Manchester Fringe this Summer. Further information below:
Watch Chris Tavener battle his intrusive thoughts through the medium of witty, satirical songs. Will it work? Not likely... As heard on BBC 6 Music, Sky's Showcase TV and live at Glastonbury Festival. Tavener is a prolific performer, having played 2,000 gigs in the UK and Europe. His varied career has seen him sharing the stage with Super Hans of Peep Show and Spandau Ballet's Tony Hadley, while writing songs for the likes of national treasure Sir Ian McKellen. 'An elastic turn of phrase' (Steve Lamacq). 'He really creates an amazing atmosphere' (Mark Radcliffe).
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April 22nd 2023
A cosy friendly venue provided a chance to witness a stadium quality act in the form of Chris Tavener in a close intimate atmosphere. He passed the close inspection with full marks for meticulously performed melodic humour. Never miss the chance to catch the precision of Chris's superbly crafted comedy songs wherever you can catch him.
Manchester, United Kingdom@The George Charles & Unagi Didsbury
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Jangly-guitar rock and a biting sense of humour meet in the storytelling songs of Chris Tavener. A theatrical musician with an acerbic wit, Tavener writes his lyrics from the perspective of flawed characters that he draws from 21st century life.
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