Fiona's
Original
World War II Shows

D-Day 60th Anniversary,
Normandy

Please click on any of the above photos to hear a sample sound clip (or on the caption below the photo for further details)

NEW FOR 2007

"IT DON'T MEAN A THING..."
Fiona in 1940s 'Rita Hayworth' style

WE'LL MEET AGAIN GUERNSEY 2005

 

 

Fiona Harrison has a passion for the 1940s and regularly performs songs from this era in authentic military uniforms and glamorous evening gowns.

When she says "That'll do is never good enough" she means it. Unlike some entertainers who claim to specialise in this field, Fiona takes extreme care to ensure that every detail is as authentic as possible and that she is correctly turned out.

When in uniform, her shoulder-length hair is neatly rolled up off the collar, and shoes and all brasses are gleaming.When wearing an evening gown her accessories and colour co-ordination must be spot on for the 1940s - including the colour of her lipstick...

On stage, her repertoire is as extensive as anyone you are likely to meet - and her presentation is extremely entertaining.

Apart from her popular uniformed shows, Fiona is able to offer a glamorous 'big band swing' cabaret, which she performs in 1940s evening apparel.

Inspired by the look of Rita Hayworth, combined with the music of Glen Miller and the Andrews Sisters, Fiona is able to bring the distinctions of 1940s Hollywood to your social event anywhere in the world. "Wherever the Do - be it Kalamazoo or Timbuctu!"

It is also possible to deliver 3 x 45-minute shows daily in different uniforms with non-repetitive material and to include a further evening performance in Rita Hayworth style.

However, due to their popularity, it is often expected that key songs, such as "The White Cliffs of Dover" and "We'll Meet Again" should be repeated.

"THE FLEET'S IN PORT AGAIN"
(WRNS Show)

"WE'LL MEET AGAIN"
(ATS Show)

"THOSE MAGNIFICENT MEN"
(WAAF Show)

"IT DON'T MEAN A THING...
If it ain't got that Swing"
(Big Band & Swing Show, Rita Hayworth style)

USA STARS & STRIPES SHOW
A brand-new show inspired by 1930s/40s Broadway, Hollywood with Big Band & Swing. Packed with foot-tapping, sing-along tunes and performed in glamorous USA-style Red, White and Blue.

NEW FOR 2008
Fiona has developed a special, lively program for Lindy Hop dancers. This is packed full of great dance music and can be performed as the 2nd part of a 2 x 45-minute set or during your Big Band's comfort break.

Please note - special educational uniformed versions for children are available - tailor-made to suit your requirements. Please telephone Time to Book on 01525 377889 for more information

MAJOR CREDITS INCLUDE:

2008
THE 40s FAMILY EXPERIENCE WEEKEND
Lincolnsfield Centre, Bushey

STALLAG 4B REUNION
Peterborough
Guest Performance

LONG MELFORD 1940s DAY
The Royal British Legion,
Melford, Suffolk
3 uniformed shows daily plus
Saturday Night Dance Cabaret

TRUCKS AND TROOPS
National Motor Museum,
Beaulieu, Hants
3 shows daily plus
Guest Performance at Goodnight Vietnam Dance

OPERATION OVERLOAD
Great Central Railway, Loughborough, Leicester
2 shows daily plus evening
Lindy Hop Show

HANGER DANCE
RAF Henlow, Beds
Special Guest Performance

TATTON PARK 1940s WEEKEND
Knutsford, Cheshire
3 shows daily

THE VINTAGE MINOR REGISTER
One Hundredth Bomb Group Museum, Thorpe Abbots, Norfolk
Stars & Stripes Show. Special Guest Cabaret

SALUTE TO THE 40s
The Historic Dockyard,
Chatham, Kent
WRNS Prom Concert plus Stars & Stripes Guest Cabaret at Evening Dance

NENE VALLEY RAILWAY
Wansford Station, Peterborough
3 shows daily

THE WAR WEEKEND EXTRAVAGANZA
Pickering Showground,
North Yorkshire
Stars & Stripes, WAAF, Lindy Hop & American Glamour Swing Show

2007
THE 40s FAMILY EXPERIENCE WEEKEND
Lincolnsfield Centre, Bushey

THE ROYAL AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION
Bournmouth International Centre
(Special Guest Performance, back by popular demand)

BLAST FROM THE PAST, Soham
(3 Uniformed Shows daily, plus Saturday night Guest Performance)

WOBURN OYSTER FAIR
(Glamour cabaret)

NORTH NORFOLK RAILWAY
Sheringham, Norfolk

CHATHAM HISTORIC DOCKYARD
Salute to the 'Forties

NENE VALLEY RAILWAY

PLOUGHS TO PROPELLORS
Roughham Airfield,
Bury St Edmunds

ROYAL AIR FORCE HANGER DANCE
RAF Henlow
(Special Guest Performance)

NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY
Pickering, Yorkshire

2006
THE ROYAL AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION
The Wintergardens, Blackpool
(Special guest performance)

THE AIR SEA RESCUE ASSOCIATION & MCS CLUB
The Prince of Wales Hotel, SOUTHPORT
(Special guest performance)

WINGS & WHEELS
BELGIUM
(VIP Reception and main stage)

OPERATION HOME FRONT
OSWESTRY
(We'll Meet Again Theatre Show + 3 special guest performances)

NORTH NORFOLK RAILWAY
SHERINGHAM, Norfolk

PLOUGHS TO PROPELLORS
Rougham Airfield
BURY ST EDMUNDS

NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY
PICKERING, Yorkshire

2005
60th ANNIVERSARY LIBERATION DANCE, Beau Sejour, GUERNSEY

60th LIBERATION CELEBRATIONS, 7th, 8th, 9th May, JERSEY
(Attended by H.M the Queen & Prince Philip)

FAIRFORD INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW, Fairford

THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN BALL, Officer's Mess, R.A.F. UXBRIDGE

"HOW HOVIS WON THE WAR" (1940s WRNS show with Tommy the Gay Tannoy)
The King's Theatre, PORTSMOUTH

2004
60th D-DAY ANNIVERSARY,
GOLD BEACH, NORMANDY, FRANCE
Special guest performance

THE BURMA STAR ASSOCIATION, BLACKPOOL
Special guest performance

"WE'LL MEET AGAIN"
St Jame's Concert Hall, GUERNSEY

"HOW HOVIS WON THE WAR"
Fiona's latest wartime show. Please click on the underlined caption under the photo on the left for details

OR -
A SHOW DESIGNED FOR YOUR ORGANISATION -
The choice is yours!

Fiona was invited to take part in the D-Day celebrations at the American Museum in Ver-sur-mer, Normandy, where she included
"La Vie en Rose" in French.

On stage she looks as terrific as she sounds, and always leaves the audience cheering...

Fiona is able to cater for indoor and outdoor events. She can work with live bands or as a totally self-contained performance, using very high quality custom-made digital backing discs of her own arrangements.

If you are booking a 'big band' why not feature Fiona as a special cabaret performance during the big band's 'comfort' break?