The Upbeats Duo

Description

The Upbeats Music Duo are an exciting, energetic party duo comprising Rachel Manchester on vocals and woodwind alongside Peter Manchester on vocals and guitars.
Whilst working as Professional Actors in the West End and all over the country, in shows such as: Les Miserables, The Crucible, 20th Century Boy, and in theatres including: the Royal Albert Hall, the o2, the Palladium, the Barbican and many more; The Upbeats Duo have been performing together for over 10 years at Private Events, Parties, Weddings and Corporate Functions all over the UK. For the past five years they have been travelli ... ng the world performing on cruise ships. During that time, they have worked with a number of well known clients including P&O, NCL, Ponant and Windstar Cruises, and are incredibly proud of the 5 star reputation they have built up.
Rachel and Peter are a fun, professional and reliable duo, with a repertoire of over 600 songs, in styles ranging from Jazz Standards to Motown, and from 70’s disco to Modern Pop and Party Hits. Subsequently, they are always ready to play the right music for the occasion; be it wedding, birthday, corporate party or anything else!
The Upbeats Duo are highly skilled multi-instrumentalists as well as professionally trained singers, meaning they perform great covers of all your favourite classics with beautifully arranged vocal harmonies!
The Upbeats also perform two fantastic tribute shows that have had great success around the country and aboard Cruise ships:
Don’t Stop – The Story of Fleetwood Mac
Rachel and Peter Manchester present a show packed full of the music, myths and rumours created by the Multi-Platinum and Diamond-selling band Fleetwood Mac. Featuring the best stories and some of the greatest songs including "Don't Stop", "Dreams", "Rhiannon", "Go Your Own Way" and many more!
Ring Of Fire – The Story of Johnny Cash and June Carter
Rachel and Peter Manchester are pleased to present Johnny and June, a show packed with the hits and stories of the legendary Man in Black and the Queen of Country who made him ‘Walk The Line’. Featuring the hits ‘Ring Of Fire’, ‘Folsom Prison Blues’, "Jackson" and many more. Read More

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Experience

10 years of gigging privately around the country
6 years of professional Cruise Ship work including P&O, NCL cruise lines, Ponant and Windstar Cruises.
Professional musical theatre work in West end and in UK, including Les Miserables, performances at o2 arena, Royal Albert hall,
London Coloseum.

Previous Clients

P&O
NCL
Ponant
Windstar
Select Car Leasing
Reading Football Club

Suitable for

Anniversary Party Birthday Party (Adult) Casinos Charity / Fundraising Event Christmas Party Club Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Concerts / Tours Conference / Meeting Corporate Event Cruise Ships Festival / Outdoor Event Grand Opening Party High School Reunion Holiday / Theme Parks Hotel Event New Year's Eve Party Nightclub Event Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Restaurant / Bar / Pub Event Retirement Party Session Work Social Club Theaters / Stage Trade Show / Exhibitions University / College Event Wedding Ceremony Wedding Cocktail/Drinks Reception Wedding Reception

Acting Experience

Les Miserables - UK and Europe Tour and West End
20th Century Boy - UK Tour
Sense & Sensibility - Theatre Royal Bath
The Recruiting Officer - Donmar Warehouse

Meet the Act

We are The Manchesters, an incredibly talented married pair of vocalists, musicians, comedians and storytellers who have worked extensively as Professional Actors and Performers in the West End, and on tour in the UK and Europe. We wanted to combine our love of theatre with our musical ability, showmanship and travel, so we work as Guest Entertainers, as a Duo and as actors as well!
Collectively (on land) our professional credits include Les Miserables (in the West end and on tour), the Royal Variety Show, the Classical Music Awards, as well as countless plays, Shakespeare festivals, music ... als and even panto!
We have worked as Guest Musicians onboard P&O, and have been resident entertainment onboard a few ships including NCL, Windstar and Ponant. We try to gig as much as possible when we're back in the UK!! Read More