Edinburgh Fringe
Chris Tavener is Faking Cool
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Venue
53: theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
Room: Theatre 3
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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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Interview: Chris Tavener
"I couldn't be heard or seen for two songs. I laughed hysterically about it afterwards." Musical comedian Chris Tavener tells us about debut Fringe hour Faking Cool.
Kevin Ibbotson-Wight, The Wee Review, 22nd July 2024EdFringe Newcomers: All That's Fresh
Having your first hour-show at the Edinburgh Fringe is the gold ring for many new comics looking to make a sharp comedically suited-and-booted first impression.
Victoria Nangle, Entertainment Now, 22nd July 2024On the Mic Picks: Chris Tavener
Type "Faking Cool" into YouTube and you get this brilliant comic pop video by Chris Tavener. Watch that, and then go and see this show.
On The Mic, 18th July 2024Funny At The Fringe - Chris Tavener is Faking Cool
"I decided my very first show had to have a theme that would interrogate performing live and what in the world drives us as writers to put on this performer 'mask' and get up in front of an audience."
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 13th July 2024Fringe Quickies: 49 - Chris Tavener is Faking Cool
"I like to leave them wanting more - so I hope my audience will still be singing the songs and chuckling to themselves the next morning."
WJ Quinn, The Quintessential Review, 25th June 2024Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
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| 2nd Aug | 18:10 | theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 3) |
| 3rd Aug | 18:10 | theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 3) |
| 4th Aug | 18:10 | theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 3) |
| 5th Aug | 18:10 | theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 3) |
| 6th Aug | 18:10 | theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 3) |
| 7th Aug | 18:10 | theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 3) |
| 8th Aug | 18:10 | theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 3) |
| 9th Aug | 18:10 | theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 3) |
| 10th Aug | 18:10 | theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 3) |
| 12th Aug | 18:10 | theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 3) |
| 13th Aug | 18:10 | theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 3) |
| 14th Aug | 18:10 | theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 3) |
| 15th Aug | 18:10 | theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 3) |
| 16th Aug | 18:10 | theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 3) |
| 17th Aug | 18:10 | theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 3) |