Described by Mojo as 'one of the ultimate British songwriters', John Tams has had a career spanning six decades. He is a true Renaissance man: an actor, musician and composer across film, TV and theatre.

A member of the Albion Band and Home Service, he is well known for his role as Rifleman Daniel Hagman in the Sharpe television series, for which he also co-wrote the score. He is a seven-time winner of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. He was musical director and producer of the 2006 BBC Radio Ballads, which won gold at the Sony Radio Awards. 

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At the National Theatre, he has worked as an actor and musical director/composer on over 30 productions, but perhaps most notably, he wrote the music for the National's internationally-acclaimed stage production of War Horse.

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Despite his staggeringly accomplished CV, John is a warm and down-to-earth performer. His concerts feel like spending time with an old friend - albeit an incredibly gifted one.

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