

Chris
Hamilton
Pianist Singer Composer Lyricist

About
With his dazzling technique, astounding versatility and charismatic personality, Chris Hamilton has been described by New York critics as "the real deal" and "a total showman”. In the UK The Daily Telegraph hailed him as "an ace pianist". Chris began playing the piano at the age of four. After winning several national competitions, he won a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music, London. Chris read Law at Oxford University and worked as a lawyer in the City of London and New York. In 2000 Chris decided to concentrate fully on performing. Chris has performed in cabaret all over the world from the House of Commons to Bangkok and was flown to Melbourne, Australia to perform at a private party. He has headlined the Savoy Hotel, London and the famous Hippodrome. In 2017 he appeared in “A Spoonful of Sherman” receiving rave reviews including the following: “Star of the show is Chris Hamilton with his sparkling, pitch perfect accompaniment and occasional show stealers”. He was awarded the Silversea Guest Entertainer of the Year in 2017.
Chris is a keen writer and his first musical, Over The Threshold, was critically acclaimed and won the MTM Award for Best Music leading to a sell out transfer in London’s West End and Vienna. In 2014 he wrote a piece for the English National Ballet which was performed at the Barbican Theatre. Chris is gaining fans worldwide who appreciate not just his prodigious musical gifts but his easy charm and sophisticated performing style.
Upcoming Events

Thu 04 FebCrazy Coqs at Zédel, Piccadilly CircusChris Hamilton & Shimi Goodman met at Guildford School of Acting twenty seven years ago and have been making music together ever since. Together, they form the exciting musical Tenor & Piano duo – Tiano. They are delighted to return to Crazy Coqs with their first UK show of the year.
Fri 12 Feb54 BelowFor one night only, Tiano, the genre defying tenor & piano duo comprising of Shimi Goodman (Evita UK tour, West End Chicago, original UK cast of Dirty Dancing) and multi-award winning pianist and composer Chris Hamilton (“Wizard on the keys” – Steve Ross), return to 54 Below after their dazzling deb
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