JIM TAVARE www.jimtavare.com
Known throughout the world as
The Comic With The Double Bass.
Versatile comedian who transcends mainstream and alternative
comedy.
'The modern day Victor Borge of the double bass'
Jim's unique brand of humour have landed him appearances on
three Royal Variety Performances.
Prince Charles favourite comedian
In December he entertained Prince Charles, his sons and personal
staff at The Ritz then in June 2000 the Prince and Camilla Parker
Bowles invited him to perform at Highgrove for the King Of Greece'
60th birthday. Among the guests were HM The Queen and thirteen
crowned heads of Europe!
Disillusioned with career as orchestral bass player a friend
suggested he move from the pit to The Comedy Store. Five years
later.....
In the USA his act caught the attention of Hollywood script
writers after an appearance at the Montreal Comedy festival.
An episode of Wings (NBC/Paramount) was subsequently written
around Jim's act. His profile in the States has been further
established by appearances on Evening At The Improv, Carolines
Comedy Hour, Showtime Montreal Gala, and Just For Laughs. In
1997/98 He appeared in 26 episodes of The Comedy Network (Channel
5).
Jim was then signed up to do his very own series with Channel
5 -'The Jim TavarŽ Show' which was nominated for a Montreaux
Golden Rose award in 1999. The series is also shown in Australia,
New Zealand and Canada.
In 1995 Jim and Bassie starred in their own BBC2 comedy series
Jim TavarŽ Pictures Presents...
In 2001 he starts work on a new sketch show called Walking
With Diana Dors.
'Hilarious cross between Victor Borge, Beethoven and Jack Benny'
LA TImes
'In the end the Queen stayed for an extra two hours. It seems
she particularly enjoyed the comedian Jim TavarŽ
Daily Mail
'The Tommy Cooper of His Generation'
The Sunday Times
'As dry as a critics mouth in the morning'
Scotsman
He has the comic timing of Eric Morecombe...a wonderful evening...I
didn't want this hysterical show to end
The Times
'Please, no more comparisons'
Jim TavarŽ
Jim Tavare
Known throughout the world as
The Comic With The Double Bass.
Versatile comedian who transcends mainstream and alternative
comedy.
'The modern day Victor Borge of the double bass'
Jim's unique brand of humour have landed him appearances on
three Royal Variety Performances.
Prince Charles favourite comedian
In December he entertained Prince Charles, his sons and personal
staff at The Ritz then in June 2000 the Prince and Camilla Parker
Bowles invited him to perform at Highgrove for the King Of Greece'
60th birthday. Among the guests were HM The Queen and thirteen
crowned heads of Europe!
Disillusioned with career as orchestral bass player a friend
suggested he move from the pit to The Comedy Store. Five years
later.....
In the USA his act caught the attention of Hollywood script
writers after an appearance at the Montreal Comedy festival.
An episode of Wings (NBC/Paramount) was subsequently written
around Jim's act. His profile in the States has been further
established by appearances on Evening At The Improv, Carolines
Comedy Hour, Showtime Montreal Gala, and Just For Laughs. In
1997/98 He appeared in 26 episodes of The Comedy Network (Channel
5).
Jim was then signed up to do his very own series with Channel
5 -'The Jim TavarŽ Show' which was nominated for a Montreaux
Golden Rose award in 1999. The series is also shown in Australia,
New Zealand and Canada.
In 1995 Jim and Bassie starred in their own BBC2 comedy series
Jim TavarŽ Pictures Presents...
In 2001 he starts work on a new sketch show called Walking
With Diana Dors.
'Hilarious cross between Victor Borge, Beethoven and Jack Benny'
LA TImes
'In the end the Queen stayed for an extra two hours. It seems
she particularly enjoyed the comedian Jim TavarŽ
Daily Mail
'The Tommy Cooper of His Generation'
The Sunday Times
'As dry as a critics mouth in the morning'
Scotsman
He has the comic timing of Eric Morecombe...a wonderful evening...I
didn't want this hysterical show to end
The Times
'Please, no more comparisons'
Jim Tavare
