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A voice in a million
Fiona recreates the past with beautiful costumes and the music of yesteryear. She headlines museums, steam railways, commemoration events and historic houses, and she sings in French as well as English.
Book Fiona◆ HERITAGE ◆
Mind how you go on the platform.
Fiona's shows cover the 1880s to the 1970s, including Victorian and Edwardian Music Hall, the First World War, the 1920s and 30s, the 1940s and the Rock and Roll years. For weekend events she offers three 45-minute non-repetitive costume shows a day, plus an optional evening dance or cabaret.
Credits include Bletchley Park, the Black Country Living Museum, the Shuttleworth Collection, Hughenden Manor, Wimpole Hall, Chatham Historic Dockyard and the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
◆ NORMANDY ◆
Merci, mes amis.
Fiona has performed at the D-Day commemorations in Normandy, at the British, Canadian and American beaches, and was Arromanches' Artist in Residence for the D-Day 80 anniversary period. She sings in English and French for visitors, veterans and dignitaries.
Packages include a Day Time Event Attraction (three 45-minute shows with costume changes), In the Field (six 20 to 30 minute shows in one costume), an evening show, and gentle 20-minute-on, 20-minute-off music for cafés and galleries.
◆ SHOWS FOR THIS OCCASION ◆
Anchors A-Weigh is a dazzling US WAVES show, performed by Fiona Harrison in authentic uniform, with the hottest swing tunes of the 1940s and a glamorous American South Pacific flavour.
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.
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.
GI Jive is a fast, exciting 1940s show in which Fiona Harrison steps out on stage as a US WAC. She performs in authentic American WAC uniform and takes the rank of 2nd Lieutenant.
Me and My Gal is a Cockney sing-along show, performed by Fiona Harrison in Pearly Queen costume.
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.
Putting on the Ritz is a show dedicated to the music of the Art Deco 1920s and 30s, with a postmodern twist. Fiona Harrison performs in period costume.
A 1940s show performed in authentic WAAF uniform, with a patriotic finale.
The 20th Century Show is a concert in which Fiona Harrison sings a hundred years of music, from 1900 to 2000. It runs from Opera to Rock and Roll and ends with the aria Nessun Dorma.
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.
A 1940s show performed in authentic WRNS uniform, with a patriotic finale.
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.
The Swinging 1950s, 60s & 70s is a show covering Elvis, The Shirelles, Cilla Black, Dusty Springfield, Little Richard, Chuck Berry and more, with a few 70s favourites along the way. It is guaranteed to get voices singing and skirts swirling.
A party show of dance and sing-along favourites from the 1960s and 70s, from Grease to Abba.
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.
We'll Meet Again, GI Jive, Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree, USA Stars and Stripes, Dance Jump Jive, The Good Old Days, Pack Up Your Troubles, The Best of British and Happy and Glorious all suit heritage events.
◆ SCHOOLS ◆
Gather round, children!
Fiona regularly visits schools to take children back to the days of Music Hall, the Blitz and the 1940s. Her two Key Stage 2 sessions are We'll Meet Again (a Second World War show) and Pack Up Your Troubles (Music Hall and the First World War). Each runs for 40 minutes to suit school timetables, or up to 60 minutes on request, and works best for classes of 30 to 60 pupils.
Fiona also runs singing workshops from 40 to 60 minutes, suitable for ages 12 and over to adults, focused on building confidence.
◆ GOOD TO KNOW ◆
Can Fiona perform at a re-enactment weekend?
Yes. Her weekend package offers three 45-minute non-repetitive shows a day in costume, with an optional evening dance.
Does Fiona perform at D-Day events in France?
Yes. She has performed at the Normandy commemorations and sings in English and French.
Does Fiona visit schools?
Yes. She offers Key Stage 2 sessions on the Second World War and on Music Hall and the First World War, each 40 minutes.
Is Fiona DBS checked?
Yes. Fiona has an Enhanced DBS certificate.
What costumes does Fiona wear?
Authentic uniforms including ATS, WRNS, WAAF and US WAC, plus Victorian, Edwardian and 1940s civilian glamour.
◆ 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
