Tish Tindall
Performer
Writer
Composer
Creator
Tish Tindall is world class!
TITO JACKSON
Scottish. Tenacious. Unmistakably Tish.
Tish Tindall is a Scottish composer, performer, writer and storyteller whose work blends emotional clarity with powerful musicality. From the Highlands to London, Los Angeles and beyond, she creates bold, heartfelt work with a distinctive voice.
A powerhouse vocalist and exceptionally versatile multi instrumentalist, Tish combines musical brilliance with theatrical flair, magnetic stage presence and an extraordinary instinct for storytelling.
Praised in national and international media for her extraordinary talent, commanding performances, brilliant vocals and the power and passion of her original compositions, Tish has earned admiration from critics, fellow artists and audiences alike.
Celebrated for her originality, wit and emotional depth, she moves effortlessly between music, theatre, comedy and storytelling. From intimate moments at the piano to captivating performances on international stages, Tish brings warmth, mischief and musical imagination to everything she creates.
“She’s mastered the formula that makes up a Broadway number and exploited it spectacularly.”
Tish’s most remarkable gift is her ability to make a room listen.
Whether performing in intimate arts clubs, on international stages, on radio or television, she has a remarkable ability to capture an audience from the very first chord. With an instinctive sense of timing, humour and emotion, Tish takes audiences on a journey, creating moments of complete silence before bringing them to their feet in standing ovations.
It’s a rare connection between performer and audience, and one that stays with people long after the final note.
Her work has been featured on radio and television, including BBC Radio 2’s Elaine Paige on Sunday, BBC Scotland’s The Janice Forsyth Show and KTLA Los Angeles.
A lifetime of music & composition
Tish began composing at just eight years old, the beginning of a lifelong passion for music and storytelling. Since then, she has built an extensive catalogue of original compositions spanning songs, piano instrumentals, television themes and nine musicals, as well as writing for other performers, including acclaimed West End and television actress Harriet Thorpe.
Her work moves effortlessly between musical theatre, contemporary songwriting, comedy, intimate ballads and music for television, reflecting an extraordinary versatility and an instinctive understanding of how music can bring stories, characters and emotions to life.
For Tish, composing has never been confined to a particular genre or stage. It is a lifelong creative instinct, one that continues to shape an ever growing body of original work.
Music, theatre & original work
Tish is the creator, writer and composer of the original musical world of Everything Burns™, a bold international creative venture spanning feature film, original music and musical theatre. Under her creative leadership, and developed in collaboration with Steve Hart and an expanding network of distinguished creative and industry professionals, the project unites talent from Hollywood, the West End and the international music industry in a richly imagined celebration of the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of Robert Burns.
The story began in 2014 when legendary entertainment producer David Gest approached Tish with an extraordinary proposition: to revisit an earlier Robert Burns musical project with connections to Michael Jackson and Hollywood icons Gene Kelly, Anthony Perkins and Kirk Douglas.
Although fascinated by its extraordinary history, Tish felt that revisiting someone else’s work wasn’t her creative path.
Instead, she chose to write her own.
That decision gave birth to Burns: The Musical, an entirely original work written and composed by Tish, which has continued to grow and evolve since its beginnings in 2014.
Since its theatrical debut at the Tivoli Theatre in Aberdeen on Burns Night 2015, Burns: The Musical has enjoyed an extensive performance history, from full theatrical productions across Scotland, including the Edinburgh Playhouse, and appearances at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, to intimate presentations in London and performances of its original music in Hollywood and Beverly Hills.
No two performances have ever been quite the same. Each production and presentation has offered fresh opportunities to explore the work, allowing its music, storytelling and theatrical possibilities to evolve over more than a decade.
Taking her place at the piano as the Narrator in Burns: The Musical, Tish brings the story to life through her original music, quick wit and distinctive theatrical flair.
And even her costume has a story to tell.
When Robert Burns died in 1796, aged just 37, he owed £10 for a military coat. More than two centuries later, Tish discovered an orchestral tailcoat in Auldearn Antiques, close to the route of Burns’ Highland Tour of 1787.
The price? Exactly £10.
She paid with a Scottish £10 note bearing Burns’ face, and that very tailcoat became part of her costume as the Narrator in Burns: The Musical.
For someone who had chosen to tell Burns’ story in her own way, the coincidence was almost too perfect.
Two coats. Two centuries. One extraordinary £10 connection.
Tish is currently revisiting and developing the book of Burns: The Musical for 2026, exploring the possibilities of immersive theatre and innovative technology as the production moves towards its next stage of workshops and creative development.
Music & collaboration
Tish’s creative world extends beyond the theatre into recording and international music collaborations. Working with Grammy nominated producer Ben Robbins, she is developing the original Everything Burns™ album, bringing together an exceptional mix of talent from the West End, Hollywood and the international recording industry.
The project also includes an upcoming songwriting collaboration with Grammy Award winning artist and songwriter Jonas Myrin, whose international credits include collaborations with some of the world’s most celebrated recording artists.
The Everything Burns™ project has also attracted the involvement and support of established names from across the entertainment world, including West End performers Steve Balsamo and Peter Straker, and international broadcaster Ross King MBE. Together, these creative connections reflect the growing reach of Tish’s original music and her ability to bring artists from different disciplines together.
In August 2024, Tish welcomed legendary Jackson 5 musician Tito Jackson to Lossiemouth to experience Burns: The Musical. Deeply impressed by the production, Tito gave a standing ovation, declared “Tish Tindall is world class!” and even suggested that they collaborate musically. Sadly, just weeks later, Tito passed away on 15 September 2024, leaving Tish with a treasured memory of an extraordinary encounter and a collaboration that was never to be.
Beyond the stage
Tish’s passion for music and performance is matched by a lifelong commitment to education. Having begun teaching at just 16, she went on to teach in schools from 1988, graduating in 1992 with a Bachelor of Education in Music with Honours.
Alongside her international creative career, Tish is co-founder of Elgin EA Studios and Performing Arts College, where she plays a leading role in delivering performing arts education. Drawing on decades of teaching experience and her extensive knowledge of the professional entertainment industry, she continues to inspire and nurture the next generation of performers.
She is also the creator of Perfect Patter™, an original programme designed to develop confidence, communication skills and personal presence, encouraging people to discover their own voice and express themselves with authenticity.
For Tish, education and performance have always gone hand in hand. Whether working with aspiring performers or established professionals, she brings the same creativity, humour, musical instinct and determination to helping others realise their potential.
Performances, Speaking & Events
An internationally experienced performer and public speaker, Tish has captivated audiences across the UK, Europe and the United States, bringing her distinctive blend of music, storytelling, humour and personality to stages and events around the world.
Available for concerts, private engagements, corporate events, prestigious celebrations, public speaking engagements and bespoke entertainment, Tish brings extraordinary versatility, warmth and a commanding presence to every occasion.
Whether captivating an audience at the piano, delivering an engaging talk or creating a unique musical experience, Tish has an instinctive ability to connect, entertain and inspire.
For performance and entertainment bookings:
Steve Hart
stevehart@hyperactivemgt.com
For public speaking enquiries:
Tish Tindall
thefabuloustt@gmail.com
Unmistakably Tish
At the heart of everything Tish creates is instinct, imagination and an irrepressible sense of individuality.
Equally at home sharing an intimate moment at the piano or commanding an international stage, she brings warmth, wit, mischief and extraordinary musicality to every performance.
A natural storyteller with an unmistakable voice, Tish has a rare ability to make audiences laugh, listen and feel, often all within the same song.
Never one to follow convention, she continues to create, perform and explore new possibilities, driven by an insatiable curiosity, an independent spirit and a lifelong passion for music.
Scottish. Tenacious. Unmistakably Tish.
