The Tiger Lillies

On November 20, at the Hanza Perons in Riga, an extraordinary performance will take place – the legendary British group The Tiger Lillies return with an entirely new program, Serenade from the Sewer. This grotesquely beautiful tale shines a light on the margins of life, the strange, the dark, and those cast aside by society.

Winners of the Olivier Award and nominated for a Grammy, over more than 35 years of creative work, The Tiger Lillies have toured the world, released dozens of critically acclaimed albums, and left a lasting mark on the theatre stage – from the cult classic Shockheaded Peter to this year’s A Macbeth Song in Barcelona.

The group’s leader, Martyn Jacques, draws inspiration from his experiences in London’s Soho district in the 1980s, where he spent countless hours observing the contrasting everyday lives of drug dealers, prostitutes, addicts, and gangsters through his window. Serenade from the Sewer is a melancholic yet ironic reflection of those memories, where sadness intertwines with grotesque imagery and tragedy blends with subtle humor.

The audience can expect songs from the brand-new album, alongside beloved Tiger Lillies favorites. Their performances are a provocative fusion of cabaret, punk, opera, and theatrical performance – described by The Guardian as “a provocative mix of anarchic opera and gypsy street theatre,” and by The New York Times as “one of the most unique and subversive acts in contemporary performance.”

Don’t miss this opportunity – on November 20, at the Hanza Perons in Riga, immerse yourself in a unique experience with The Tiger Lillies.