The Tiger Lillies, a British musical trio formed in 1989 by singer-songwriter Martyn Jacques. Their unique sound, blending pre-war Berlin cabaret with punk, gained attention quickly. The band's breakthrough came with their 1999 release Shockheaded Peter, which won the Olivier Award for Best Entertainment, and Martyn Jacques won the Olivier for Best Supporting Performance in a Musical or Entertainment in 2002. Notable albums include Circus Songs (2000) and Here I Am Human! (2010). The Tiger Lillies have collaborated with various artists, including the Kronos Quartet on The Gorey End (2003). In 2012, their show The Tiger Lillies Perform Hamlet, produced by Copenhagen's Republique Theatre and directed by Martin Tulinius, was nominated for a Reumert Award. In 2026, their music video "Stupid Life" was nominated for Best Low Budget at the Berlin Music Video Awards.
