Manus Noble + Tanya Wells [Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare]

The final instalment of our autumn series of Tigmus shows at Garrick's Temple To Shakespeare featuring Manus Noble and Tanya Wells.

Manus Noble is one of the most exciting and innovative of today’s generation of young guitarists. Demonstrating a certain passion and flair for contemporary music and techniques, his hugely varied and eclectic concerts are in high demand. A warm and engaging performer, Noble has given recitals throughout the UK and abroad (including the Purcell Room, Sage Gateshead, Cadogan Hall, Kings Place, Bridgewater Hall, Royal Festival Hall and Wigmore Hall) to exceptional critical acclaim, as well as composing original works for the instrument that challenge audience’s preconceptions of what is possible on the guitar. (From www.manusnoble.com)

“The real discovery was the youthful and prodigiously gifted Manus Noble… the technical assurance and huge range of colours emanating from his instrument pushing the boundaries… Here was a persuasive concert performer, with an instantly appealing sound, evident technical flair and the confidence to project his own imaginative conception of each piece with an instinctive sense of style. Clearly a name to watch.” —classical guitar magazine, Graham Wade

Tanya has recently been involved in a number of live performances, including a guest appearance with Natacha Atlas at Ronnie Scott's, performing vocals for Anoushka Shankar at the Cannes Film Festival, and opening for Joss Stone, Nitin Sawhney and Nicki Wells (her twin) at Mama Stones.

Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare is a small garden folly erected in 1756 on the north bank of the River Thames at Hampton, London. It was built by the actor David Garrick to honour the playwright William Shakespeare, whose plays Garrick performed to great acclaim throughout his career.

After a campaign supported by distinguished actors and donations from the National Lottery's "good causes" fund, it was restored in the late 1990s and reopened to the public as a museum and memorial to the life and career of Garrick. It is reputedly the world's only shrine to Shakespeare.