Ty Jeffries

Ty Jeffries (born Timothy Jeffries) is a British composer, lyricist, pianist and singer. He is best known for his onstage persona of Miss Hope Springs. He is the son of British character actor, screenwriter and director Lionel Jeffries.

Early life Jeffries was born in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. His childhood was split between schools in England and Los Angeles.

He appeared alongside his father on an edition of Simon Dee's chat show Dee Time in 1968.

He began playing the piano and writing songs at age of five. He performed for guests at family parties, including Elmer Bernstein, Fred Astaire, Shirley MacLaine and Diana Dors.

At 14, he was offered his first publishing deal by songwriter/publishing duo Bill Martin and Phil Coulter. In 1984 he signed as a songwriter to Elton John’s publishing company Rocket Music.

Jeffries attended The Purcell School of Music in London where he studied piano, violin, voice and composition.

While living in New York, Jeffries became friends with Andy Warhol, Keith Haring and Jean Michel Basquiat, and composed music for fashion shows at The Palladium nightclub.

Career

He began his professional career as a musician playing the piano and singing nightly at venues such as Langan’s Brasserie in Mayfair, The Roof Gardens in Kensington and The Ritz Hotel, Piccadilly. Jeffries is best known for his onstage persona of Miss Hope Springs, playing the piano and singing his cabaret songs. Jeffries plays Springs as a tragicomic ‘recovering showgirl’ looking back on her life and career. He has said that the character draws on the work of Danny La Rue, Jim Bailey, Victor Borge and Blossom Dearie

On 5th Dec 2024 Ty Jeffries/Miss Hope Springs was the subject of University of Michigan Penny Stamps Distinguished Speakers Series.

Awards The Latest Loves... Award - Brighton Fringe for "I've Been Around " 2021 Best Cabaret BroadwayWorld Edinburgh Fringe Festival Awards 2019 Best Musical Variety Act London Cabaret Awards (shortlisted nominee) 2015 Best Cabaret The Stage 2013 So So Gay Best Stage Production 2012 Best Cabaret Brighton Fringe 2011