1940s

1940s Themed Parties have been popular - since - the 1940s!

These were the years of the Big Band sound, Glen Miller and his Orchestra and the Jitterbug.

We can dress your room for you and offer fabulous bands and dancers who can teach your guests some of the great moves of the Swing Era.

We can provide a 1940s style cocktail bar serving the specials of the day - The Manhattan and The Martini and lots more...

Some ideas are below but please call as we always have a few more secrets to share under our caps...

Cigar Bar (New for 2011!) A retro CIGAR BAR, cigar girls and some freshly-cut Cubans. No matter what their trays contain, your guests will always be tempted to sample the treats these well-heeled ladies have to offer..

Delectable Dancing Dollies The Delectable Dancing Dollies are a 6 girl lineup of professional dancers that perform their version of the 1890's Can Can + lots more

Eliza Doolittle A brand new recreation of the stunning Black & white 'Ascot' scene dress from 'My Fair Lady' and that 'HAT' accompanied by 'Professor Higgins' available for walkabout and meet and greet.

Fitzrovia Radio Hour Classic radio plays of the 40's and 50's performed and recorded in front of a live studio audience (you!) Rip roaring fun! Radio as you've never seen it before..

Food and Drink Tricycles Colourful, themed and everything from Pimms to ice-cream - these are perfect for adding the wow-factor to your event

Frank Sinatra & The Rat Pack Tributes to the ultimate 'Rat Pack' and 'swing' singer Frank Sinatra, along with Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr

Garry Allcock and his All Stars Big Band From a five to a full 17 piece Glen Miller style band with jazz and pop standards

George Formby (Anthony Mason) An excellent and affectionate tribute to the great George Formby. Not just on seaside piers but also has been performed all over England and Europe

Hitz of the Blitz (Jill Daniels) From Vera Lynn to 1940s Wartime Songs and Anthems..

Irresistible Irresistible are a top class all girl trio using music from a wide range of genres - 40s to present day - more recently known from Britain's Got Talent 2008

Jazz Ramblers Amazing experience, very versatile, great players - happy jazz for many occasions

Lindyhop Duo - Ann & Graeme A professional, experienced and fun Lindy Hop duo who will work with your guests to teach the basics of the fun 1940s / 1950s dance

Oo-Bop Sh'bam! Great boogie-woogie and rhythm ‘n’ blues

Swing Dancers A dynamic and exciting fusion dance company, specializing in - Lindy Hop, Charleston, Tap, Hip Hop, Rock N' Roll and the new USA street craze "Swop" - a combination of Swing and Hip Hop.

The Gershwin Gang Traditional and excellent trio playing jazz classics From Mac the Knife to Moondance

The Puppini Sisters A fabulous, glamorous, retro all female trio who relive the glitz & music of the 30s and 40s with a little bit of punk thrown in..

The Regular Joes An 11 piece Swing and Jive band specializing in the dance music of that jumpin', jivin' era inbetween the Big Bands and Rock 'n' Roll..

Top Shelf Jazz Prohibition jazz played as it should be: fast and louche! Original numbers in the 1920s /1930's style cross-pollinated from Harlem swing, gypsy jazz and British dance hall plus some obligatory classics of the era..

Winston Churchill (Derek Herbert) Bring an extra dimension to your event with the witty, amiable and larger-than-life presence of a Winston Churchill lookalike.

Winston Churchill (Gerry George) Gerry not only looks like Winston Churchill, he also talks like him, acts like him, moves like him, and writes and delivers speeches like him...