A voice in a million
The Good Old Days is a Music Hall show performed by Fiona Harrison in full Victorian and Edwardian costume. It is most suited to Victorian heritage events.
Book this show◆ ABOUT THE SHOW ◆
Welcome to the music hall.
Fiona is a soprano and costume artist who combines vocal versatility with visual detail, and this show lets her do both. She mixes Music Hall gems with operatic classics and takes the audience on a journey through time, encouraging plenty of singing along to favourites such as Down at the Old Bull and Bush and Don't Dilly Dally on the Way.
For heritage events the show can be booked as one 60-minute set, two 45-minute sets, or as a weekend package of three 45-minute shows a day with non-repeating songs. Costume can be Victorian, Edwardian or First World War glamour, Pearly Queen costume or Burlington Bertie tail coat and trousers, with music chosen to match.
Theatres may also be interested to know that Fiona can be engaged as the female singer for Music Hall productions. She has sheet music for piano and keyboards, and costumes to suit each number in turn. She is also available for private functions and house parties.
◆ THE MUSIC ◆
Join in, everyone!
Any Old Iron; Burlington Bertie from Bow; Daisy Bell; Down at the Old Bull and Bush; Don't Dilly Dally on the Way; I Do Like to Be Beside the Seaside; If You Were the Only Girl in the World; Waiting at the Church; Where Did You Get That Hat?; Wot Cher (Knocked 'em in the Old Kent Road) and many more.
◆ 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 larger events she brings a dedicated sound engineer. For smaller, more intimate settings she mixes her own sound.
Fiona likes to tailor each show to the venue and the occasion, so tell her what you have in mind when you enquire.
Victorian and Edwardian heritage events, theatres staging Music Hall, private functions and house parties.
More from this era: Music Hall and the Great War.
◆ WATCH ◆
Here’s a taste.
See and hear it for yourself.
Music Hall showreel
◆ GOOD TO KNOW ◆
How long is a Good Old Days set?
It can be one 60-minute show or two 45-minute shows. For a weekend package it can be three 45-minute shows a day with non-repetitive songs, with the music chosen to match the costume.
Can Fiona perform in Victorian costume?
Yes. The show is performed in full Victorian and Edwardian costume. For heritage events the costume can also be First World War glamour, Pearly Queen costume or a Burlington Bertie tail coat and trousers, with music chosen to match.
Can this be combined with another show?
Yes. The Best of British, a Pearly Queen show, can be booked as a further complement. Fiona can also be engaged as the female singer for Music Hall productions in theatres.
◆ MORE FROM FIONA ◆
Pack Up Your Troubles is a show of popular tunes from the First World War, performed by Fiona Harrison in period costume. It was introduced in 2014 to tie in with the Great War centenary.
The Best of British is a patriotic sing-along in which Fiona Harrison performs as a Pearly Queen. It features classics from the Music Hall and Variety stage and is a popular choice for St George's Day and summer events.
Me and My Gal is a Cockney sing-along show, performed by Fiona Harrison in Pearly Queen costume.
◆ 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
