All about the meaninglessness and absurdity of existence.
Grammy nominated, post-punk pioneers The Tiger Lillies are coming to Cadogan Hall, London on 27 September 2024 with their new show ‘Come On Down (The Nihilism Tour). The theme of which has always run through their work - the meaninglessness and absurdity of existence. The Tour begins on 6 September in Milton Keynes and concludes in Brighton on 12 October 2024.
Full tour details & tickets: HERE
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.
Trailer: The Tiger Lillies - Disease (youtube.com)
‘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)
The Tiger Lillies: Come on Down (The Nihilism Tour)
Friday 27 September 2024, 19:30
Cadogan Hall, 5 Sloane Terrace, London SW1X 9DQ
Tickets £29: Book | Cadogan Hall