"An iconoclast and innovative artist, Ernesto Tomasini moves with ease from classical and experimental theatre to radio and from contemporary music to alternative cabaret. Add to all that a sprinkle of television and cinema and you get an eclectic and exciting body of work". (Giornale Della Musica)

Tomasini was born artistically at 16 years old, as an "exotic turn" in a smoky club by the port of his hometown of Palermo. After his first steps in legitimate theatre with Italian star Duilio Del Prete and more cabaret, he trained at the Arts Educational Drama School in London. In the English capital he played lead roles with experimental theatre companies (Lindsay Kemp), in Off-West End productions (Blind Summit's "Mr China's Son") and on the West End ("Chicago - The Musical"). He went on to create his own shows to critical acclaim, giving birth to a cult following (see the "SHOWS" page on this site).

As avant-garde comedian and cabaret artist he has performed in theatres, nightclubs and cultural institutes in twelve countries around the world.

On radio he has sung and acted on all the BBC stations, Classic FM and on major programmes in Spain, France, Brazil and New Zealand. Among his TV and film appearances: "Crowded Skies" (BBC2, UK), "Premio Anna Magnani" (RAI3, Italy) "Boulevard" (RTL4, Holland) and "Children of Men" (Universal Pictures). As voiceover artist he has worked for directors James Ivory, Kevin Spacey and Ridley Scott.

In more recent times Ernesto has begun to lend his wide vocal range to experimental music projects, collaborating with up and coming composers (OTHON) as well as legendary names (Coil's "Sleazy"). As soloist Tomasini has sung in London at the Royal Albert Hall, the Queen Elizabeth Hall, the Purcell Room and the National Theatre. He has performed in prestigious concert halls around Europe and has shared the stage with artists like Marc Almond, Antony (without his Jonsons) and David Tibet. As a recording artist he sings on four albums, one soundtrack and one single (for more details see the "MUSIC" page on this site).

A sought-after lecturer on theatre history and techniques he has given master-classes to drama students in England, Spain and Mexico.

Ernesto lives with his nephew in the heart of London's Chelsea. He collects first edition children books and only listens to music written before 1964.