A voice in a million
Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree is an alternative 1940s show performed in civilian glamour, Rita Hayworth style. It features Big Band and Swing tunes made famous by the Andrews Sisters, Judy Garland and Glenn Miller.
Book this show◆ ABOUT THE SHOW ◆
Glamour, 1940s style.
Where Fiona's other 1940s shows are performed in uniform, this one is for bookers who want pure film-star glamour. The energy is that of an American swing show, and Fiona looks every inch the movie star.
Her close harmony work is a highlight. She sings in triplicate, which recreates the sound of the Andrews Sisters, and the Andrews Sisters Medley features Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree and Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.
Because it avoids uniform, the show sits comfortably in a hotel ballroom, a dinner or a vintage party, as well as at 1940s weekends where a change from uniform shows adds variety to the programme.
◆ THE MUSIC ◆
Do not sit, dance!
Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree; Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy; songs made famous by the Andrews Sisters, Judy Garland and Glenn Miller.
◆ 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.
Set times for her 1940s shows can be 1 x 60, 2 x 45, 2 x 60 or 3 x 45 minutes.
Fiona likes to tailor each show to the venue and the occasion, so tell her what you have in mind when you enquire.
Hotel dinners, vintage parties, 1940s weekends and cabaret evenings.
More from this era: 1940s.
◆ WATCH ◆
Here’s a taste.
See and hear it for yourself.
Apple Tree and Bugle Boy
◆ GOOD TO KNOW ◆
Is this show performed in uniform?
No. It is performed in 1940s civilian glamour, Rita Hayworth style. Where Fiona's other 1940s shows are performed in uniform, this one is for bookers who want pure film-star glamour.
Who made the songs famous?
The Andrews Sisters, Judy Garland, Glenn Miller and others. The Andrews Sisters Medley features Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree and Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.
How does Fiona create the close harmony?
She records two harmony parts onto her backing track and sings the melody line live. This recreates the sound of the Andrews Sisters, and the close harmony work is a highlight of the show.
◆ MORE FROM FIONA ◆
Evette the Spivette is a female singing spiv invented by Fiona Harrison for the 1940s scene. She is performed as a 45-minute complement to a daily show or as a 60-minute evening cabaret, and Fiona can also host and compere your event as Evette.
Chantilly Lace is a show of popular tunes from the 1940s and 50s in which Fiona Harrison cleverly mixes Hollywood glamour with Rock and Roll classics.
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
