A voice in a million
Straighten Up and Fly Right is a 1940s show by Fiona Harrison, performed in authentic WAAF uniform. It is packed with favourite tunes of the 1940s and ends with a patriotic finale.
Book this show◆ ABOUT THE SHOW ◆
Chin up, chaps!
Straighten Up and Fly Right is one of Fiona's three British uniform shows. The others are We'll Meet Again (ATS) and The Fleets in Port Again (WRNS). Each one features many of the favourite tunes of the 1940s, with music chosen to suit the uniform.
Fiona's close harmony work is a signature of her 1940s shows. She records two harmony parts onto her backing track and sings the melody live, so she appears to sing in triplicate.
◆ THE MUSIC ◆
Wave the flag and sing it loud.
Favourite tunes of the 1940s, chosen to suit the WAAF uniform, ending with a patriotic finale.
◆ ON THE DAY ◆
Just add a room.
Fiona is completely self-contained. She brings her own sound system and backing tracks that she has had recorded to her own orchestral arrangements, so there is no band to book unless you want one.
For heritage, steam railway and re-enactment events, Fiona offers a weekend package of three 45-minute non-repetitive costume shows a day, plus an optional Friday or Saturday night dance. Set times can also be 1 x 60, 2 x 45 or 2 x 60 minutes.
She performs indoors and outdoors, and her own system can sound up to 2000 people for the larger outdoor events.
She can also work alongside live bands.
Fiona likes to tailor each show to the venue and the occasion, so tell her what you have in mind when you enquire.
1940s weekends, heritage events and Battle of Britain Day on 15th September.
More from this era: 1940s.
◆ WATCH ◆
Here’s a taste.
See and hear it for yourself.
We'll Meet Again, ITV News Anglia
◆ GOOD TO KNOW ◆
What does Fiona wear for Straighten Up and Fly Right?
Authentic WAAF uniform.
What music does the show include?
Many of the favourite tunes of the 1940s, ending with a patriotic finale.
When is this show most popular?
It is a natural fit for Battle of Britain Day on 15th September, and for 1940s events all year round.
How long is a set?
Set times can be 1 x 60 minutes, 2 x 45, 2 x 60 or 3 x 45 minutes a day. For heritage, steam railway and re-enactment events, Fiona offers a weekend package of three 45-minute non-repetitive costume shows a day, plus an optional Friday or Saturday night dance.
Can Fiona perform outdoors, and how many guests can she cover?
Yes. She performs indoors and outdoors, and her own system can sound up to 2000 people for the larger outdoor events. She can also work alongside live bands, and she likes to tailor each show to the venue and the occasion, so tell her what you have in mind when you enquire.
◆ MORE FROM FIONA ◆
Me and My Gal is a Cockney sing-along show, performed by Fiona Harrison in Pearly Queen costume.
We'll Meet Again is Fiona Harrison's most popular sing-along show, performed in full authentic ATS, WRNS or WAAF uniform. It recreates the music of the Andrews Sisters, Vera Lynn and Glenn Miller and ends with a patriotic finale.
In the Mood has all the Lindy Hop favourites, gentler numbers for couples, and sing-along favourites if you would like them.
◆ BOOK THE SHOW ◆
Ready when you are!
Tell Fiona the date, venue and the feel you want, and she will come back to you personally.
Check availabilityPrefer to talk? Call +44 (0)1525 370453
