VINTAGE SHOWS


Fiona Harrison is a fizzy fun soprano who has led the way in vintage entertainment inspiring fellow singers with her musicality, quality and glamorous style.

Highly respected on the re-enactment and heritage scene for her gorgeous costumes and thrilling showmanship; Fiona specialises in music from the 1880s to the 1970s performing a variety of different vocal styles from Opera, Big Band and Swing to Rock and Roll.

A popular choice for vintage events Fiona is able to tailor make her shows to suit each client, offering a variety of different options from straight through 60-minute performances, 2 x 45-minute sets, to 3 – 6 x 45-minute shows daily, all performed in authentic uniforms and beautiful costumes of the period.

To see Fiona on stage click on the videos and showreels below.

Available to book now

“Thank You For the Music”
A feel-good masterpiece of popular music from the 1950s, 60s and 70s. This show has it all, from the foot-tapping Jersey Boys number “Oh What A Night”, Abba classics, Rock and Roll, songs from the musical “Grease” to “Diana Ross and The Supremes”.

“The Swinging 1950s & 60s”
Covering artists such as Elvis, The Shirelles, Dusty Springfield, Cilla Black, Connie Francis, Little Richard, Chuck Berry and more, this show will have you rocking in the isles. It is also possible to perform this show in 2 x 45-minute sets with the first half including sing-along favourites from stars such as Doris Day, Nat King Cole and the Rat Pack to a concluding Rock and Roll Dance set. See the 1950s and 60s page for more details.

“Chantilly Lace”
Popular tunes from the 1940s and 50s as Fiona cleverly mixes Hollywood glamour with Rock and Roll classics. From the Big Bopper to Doris Day and from Glenn Miller’s “In the Mood” to Chuck Berry’s “Johnny be Goode” this show has something for every-one.

“We’ll Meet Again”
By far the most popular sing-along show, performed in full authentic A.T.S., W.R.N.S. or W.A.A.F uniform, with appropriate music to suit. Be amazed by Fiona’s close harmony work as she sings in triplicate and re–creates the music of the Andrew Sisters, Vera Lynn and Glenn Miller. All three shows feature many of the favourite tunes of the 1940s and conclude with a patriotic finale. See the 1940s page for more details.

“GI Jive”
Get ready to experience the best in 1940s entertainment as Fiona steps out on stage as a US WAC. This show is fast, exciting and full of bounce as Fiona swings and Jives her way through the top Big Band melodies of the 1940s. Performed in authentic WAC uniform Fiona takes the rank of 2nd Lieutenant inspiring the imagination and invoking memories of the past.

 “The Great American Song Book”
A tribute to popular American music of the 1930s, 40s & 50s. This show features songs from the Hollywood movies by “Rodgers & Hammerstein”, “Cole Porter”, “Irving Berlin”, “George Gershwin” and more.

“Putting on the Ritz”
A show dedicated to the music of the Art Deco days of the 1920’s & 30’s. Performed in costume of the period. Fiona will take you back in time from Fred Astaire and Ginger Rodger’s “Cheek to Cheek” to classic Charleston tunes including “Bye Bye Black Bird” to “Baby Face”. With increasing popularity in themed Gatsby and Peaky Blinder nights Fiona is also able to give her shows a more edgy feel including songs in the post modern style. These include “All About that Bass”, “Call, Me Maybe” and “Bad Romance” to name but a few. Click this link to see Fiona performing on stage.

“Pack Up Your Troubles”
This show incorporates many of the popular tunes from the Great War. Songs include “It’s A Long way to Tipperary”, “Fall in and Follow Me”, “Keep the Home Fires Burning” and the show stopping recruitment song “I’ll Make a Man of You” all performed in period costume. Click here for more information.

“The Good Old Days”
A Music Hall show performed in full Victorian / Edwardian costume. This show is most suited to Victorian Heritage events and if required can consist of 1 x 60 minutes, 2 x 45 minutes or 3 x 45-minute shows daily with non-repetitive songs. Click here for more information.

“The 20th Century Show”
A magnificent concert adapted from Fiona’s popular touring stage musical “From Cobbles to Rock”. Fiona sings a hundred years of music from 1900 to 2000. From Opera to Rock & Roll this show has it all from popular Charleston tunes to We’ll Meet Again and concludes with the wonderful aria “Nessun Dorma”.

If you would like to book a show and discuss your requirements, please click here. Fiona would be delighted to answer any of your questions.

 

Fiona is also able to accept bookings to sing at Weddings. This can be during the signing of the register, or as background music during the reception. Both conventional and historically themed weddings are catered for.

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