Jim Tavare Monday January 18th at 7.15pm Uppingham Theatre

Jim Tavare  Monday January 18th at 7.15pm Uppingham Theatre

Probably best known for his role as Tom the Innkeeper in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Jim Tavaré's career as actor and comedian has included writing and starring in ITV's BAFTA winning The Sketch Show, his own comedy series co-written with Ricky Gervais, 3 appearances on The Royal Variety Performance, and several private functions for the British Royal Family. He is Prince Charles' favourite comedian. In the USA he was winner of International Starsearch, was the only overseas act to reach the final of NBC's Last Comic Standing, and has guested on numerous primetime shows. He enjoyed his last visit to Uppingham so much that it was relatively easy to persuade him to return, bearing his double-bass, to flag up next week's Uppingham Chamber Music Festival. Tickets £12.00 www.uppthearts.co.uk