Grammy nominated The Tiger Lillies will be touring with ‘Come On Down (The Nihilism Tour)’ in September and October.
They will be performing in Oxford at The North Wall on Saturday, September 14.
The theme, “the meaninglessness and absurdity of existence,” has always run through their work. They present an argument that our achievements will fade away.
Known for their Brechtian Street opera, The Tiger Lillies 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.
Their music is a mixture of pre-war Berlin cabaret, anarchic opera and gypsy music.
They were also one of the first bands to tour Ukraine after war broke out, and released an album to support the people there.
The group has received five star reviews from both The Scotsman and The Guardian.
The Scotsman said: “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 Guardian added: “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.”