Chris Tavener
- Writer and musical comedian
Press clippings
EdFringe 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 2024Interview: 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 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 2024