A Salute to Vera Lynn

Description

Multi National Award winning WW2 tribute artiste, performing songs from Dame Vera Lynn. Established for 25yrs.
Willing to work anywhere in the UK. Can perform a 60 min set or 2 x 30 min sets and wear a traditional 1940's ENSA uniform.
Can work solo or with a full 2hr 1940's variety show with tributes to George Formby, Gracie Fields, Andrews Sisters and G.I Sinatra.
Can also perform a WW1 set as Marie Lloyd
Lorrie is highly respected in the vintage era being one of the first tribute acts to Dame Vera Lynn and has supported top stars such as Danny La Rue OBE, Vince Hill, Frank Carson and Jim ... my Cricket
Lorrie performed a 50 date theatre tour with her show 'Sincerely Yours' which told the story of Vera Lynn and was endorsed by Dame Vera Lynn herself. The show featured a 7 piece band, a George Formby tribute and video projection of the early career of Vera Lynn.
Lorrie has performed in any given situation, be it a small office celebrating a birthday, or up to a 33,000 crowd at a football match.
She has made appearances on several local TV news programmes inc GMB Lorraine, BBC Look North, YTV Calendar and a programme about 1940's vintage for YTV Read More

Set-List

WHITE CLIFFS OF DOVER
YOURS
BLESS EM ALL
YOU’LL NEVER KNOW
LILI MARLENE
WHEN I GROW TO OLD TO DREAM
WHO’S TAKING YOU HOME TONIGHT
DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS
ALWAYS BE AN ENGLAND
WE’LL MEET AGAIN
DONT FENCE ME IN
WHEN THEY SOUND THE LAST ALL CLEAR
WHEN THE LIGHTS GO ON AGAIN
LOVELY DAY TOMORROW
WISH ME LUCK AS YOU WAVE ME GOODBYE
LAND OF HOPE AND GLORY

Biography

Salute to the 1940's variety show at Chelsea Pensioners Royal Hospital
Swanley Armed Forces Day
D Day 80th Anniversary Dinner, Chigwell Barracks 2024
D Day 80th anniversary event at Bambury RAFA
D Day 80th anniversary beacon lighting in Bognor Regis
Welshpool 1940s weekend
Rotherham Armed Forces and Veterans Day
Ramsgate Tunnels Jubilee Event
Palace Hotel, Buxton
Hinckley Jubilee Event
Battle of Britain events at RAF Bases inc, Brize Norton, Spadeadam, Halton 2023
Pontins in Weston Super Mare performing in 1940's weekend break 2022
Pontins in Lowestoft, Pakefield performing in 19 ... 40's weekend break 2022
Isle of Wight Coach tour 2022
Billingham Forum Theatre in Salute to Dads Army variety show 2022
Mothers Day concert at International Bomber Command Centre in Lincoln 2022
Cabaret at Savoy Hotel, Isle of Wight 2022
GMB Lorraine Kelly Programme VE75 2020
Perform at Legion D'Honour presentation to veteran in Hinckley2020
Perform Salute to Vera Lynn at 85th Anniversary of Bomber Command
Palace Hotel, Buxton for Just Go coach tours. 4 appearances
Winner of Inspirational Women of Sheffield Award 2020 by the Sheffield Star newspaper
National Music Award winner 2019 by the National Tribute Music Awards
Ambassador to the Dame Vera Lynn Childrens Charity
Voted UK No.1 Vera Lynn tribute by the Agents Association of GB in 2013
Endorsed by Dame Vera Lynn
P+O Cruises on the Ventura
Walker Theatre, Shrewsbury in Sincerely Yours. The Vera Lynn Story
Blackpool Tower Ballroom. Veterans Ball 2012
Wild duck Holiday Park 1940's weekend 2019
50 date theatre tour with 'Sincerely Yours' 2017
Several councils booked Lorrie for Armed Forces and Veterans Day parades 2012 - 2022
Sell out shows at Best Western Hotel lunches
Churnett Valley Railway 2018/19
RAF Shawbury, 100th anniversary of the RAF 2018
Chillingham Castle 100th anniversary of the RAF 2018
Blackpool Opera House, 2010/2018 entertaining 3000 ex servicemen on Armed Forces and Veterans Day
Thameside Veterans Day 2010
2 Yrs on a nationwide theatre tour with Danny La Rue
National theatre tour with 'A Salute to the 1940's' 10yrs
West Ham FC singing on the pitch at half time to a crowd of 33,000 on Remembrance Sunday 2009
Twickenham Royal British Legion in front of the Lord Mayor and Chelsea Pensioners 2007
Battle of Britain weekend in Tonbridge 2012
1940s event at Wickstead Park
Re opening of the Ramsgate Tunnels 2014, 2022
1940s Week at Sea Farm Holiday Village, Weston
‘We’ll Meet Again’ tour, Lakeside, Hayling Island, Warners
Best Western Hotels all over the country.
Butlins 1940s Event for ‘Yours’ magazine
Warners Holiday Centres, 1940’s weekends
Tameside Veterans day 2009
Bridgwater, Somerset. 1940s Event
Sand Le Mere Holiday Park, Hull. salute to the 1940's show
Eastwood Hall Hotel, Variety Show
Cabaret at a Medal presentation to D Day Veteran in front of the Queens Deputy Lieutenant. Hinckley Town Hall
Concorde Hotel, Southampton in Salute to the 1940's
Support Act for
Danny La Rue, Paul Daniels, Jimmy Cricket, Frank Carson, Vince Hill, The Bachelors
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Experience

Has worked as a tribute for over 25yrs performing a solo show or as part of a full 1940's retro variety show.
Received 3 awards from the agents association of GB
Received National Music Award from the NTMA's for service to tribute industry
Endorsed by Dame Vera Lynn

Previous Clients

UK theatres including Blackpool Opera House, Skegness Embassy, Windsor Theatre Royal, Congress Theatre, Eastbourne
Best Western Hotels
Royal Hospital, Chelsea for the Chelsea Pensioners
Blackpool Tower Ballroom
P+O Cruises
Hilton Hotels
Pontins
Billingham Forum
RAF
Swanley Council
Churnett Valley Railway
Butlins
Warners
West Ham FC
Newham Lord Mayor
Just Go Coach tours
Ramsgate Council
Sheffield City Council
Severn Valley Railway
Chiltern Valley Railway
RAF bases around the UK
Park Holidays
International Bomber Command Centre, Lincoln

Suitable for

Anniversary Party Awards Ceremony Birthday Party (Adult) Casinos Charity / Fundraising Event Christmas Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Community Event Concerts / Tours Conference / Meeting Corporate Event Cruise Ships Dinner Party Festival / Outdoor Event Funeral/Memorial Service Grand Opening Party HM Forces/Army/Navy/Military Event Holiday / Theme Parks Hotel Event Nursing / Care Home Event Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Restaurant / Bar / Pub Event Retirement Party Social Club Theaters / Stage Trade Show / Exhibitions Wedding Ceremony

Additional Information

Full Equity PLI
CRB Checked
PAT tested equipment

Virtual Services Offer

Online performance and personal message

I can offer a personal message to anyone celebrating an event followed by anything from 1 song to a short set of 20 mins upwards.
I have a selection of Vera Lynn songs which you can choose from.

My fees are
Personal message, happy birthday song and a choice of Vera Lynn song £50
Personal message, happy birthday and a 20 min set £75
Longer performances can be arranged please inform me how long you would like for a quote

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