MELANIE PARRY has masterfully created unique & original musical theatre production with a glittering musical tribute to one of Britain's greatest ladies of song Vera Lynn, re-creating the era & the beautiful voice of one of the world's greatest vocalist's, when Vera was known as the ‘Forces Sweetheart’ and inspired a nation of people with her patriotic wartime songs.
You will hear the remarkable voice of MELANIE PARRY as she skilfully sings so many of Vera's well known songs: "The White Cliffs Of Dover, Yours, A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square, Land Of Hope And Glory, I’ll Be Seeing You, This Is The Army Mr Jones, There’ll Always Be An England, Wish Me Luck As You Wave Me Goodbye, Lily Marlene, It’s A Lovely Day Tomorrow, We’ll Meet Again, Now Is The Hour, You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To & many more..
Produced and written by MELANIE PARRY this show is fully scripted and narrated, with added audio inclusion of Dame Vera Lynn speaking throughout.
All MS PARRY'S shows are renowned for including AV film footage, and this SELL OUT show also includes archival wartime film clips.
This show has been OFFICIALLY ENDORSED by the great Dame VERA LYNN herself.
- Venue Format
- Theatre, Hall
- Technical Rating
- Touring Party
- 1 Leading Artiste, 1 Musical Director on Piano, ( can include further musicians hired locally)
- Considerations
AV screen to be supplied by in house production
Artiste will supply own laptop and operator
MELANIE PARRY is one of Australia’s leading ladies of song and a celebrated cabaret theatre artiste, with over 35 years experience, renowned over the last 17 years for writing, producing and performing her first class musical shows for the performing arts and entertainment sectors.
MELANIE PARRY captivates her audiences during her performances with her amazing voice, enhanced by beautiful costumes and engaging personality, delivering great story telling and humour to all of her original musical productions.
MELANIE PARRY'S shows are renowned for including AV/power point presentations showing archival film clips throughout the narration, adding a wonderful visual dimension to her productions.
With an equally impressive list of TV and show credits in Britain, New Zealand, the USA, MELANIE PARRY has toured extensively throughout Australia.
MELANIE PARRY is firmly established as a consummate professional in the Australian entertainment and descends from a prominent showbiz family.
Melanie Parry’s productions are suited to the full scale evening concert arena as well as the popular morning melodie circuit. She currently has eight shows on offer.
Shows are available with Musical Director, employing local musicians to upscale her accompanying band to suit each venue.
- Company Website
- melanieparry.com
Unique Selling Point
VERA, The Magic of Dame Vera Lynn is special as it is the only show in Australia given the official seal of approval from the great Dame herself.
MELANIE PARRY has been personally honoured with Dame Vera Lynn's Endorsement to tell her Life story and continue her Legacy to the world.
This is the only OFFICIALLY ENDORSED production of Dame Vera's Life in Australia.
This show is a guaranteed to SELL OUT.
MELANIE PARRY'S shows quite often sell out a year in advance of her performance date.
All MELANIE PARRY'S shows are unique and covered by Copyright since 1999.
Marketing Materials
Melanie is available for TV, Radio and media promotions and publicity photographs etc. High quality merchandise, show reels for TVC promotions available and quality marketing materials posters, flyers, photos etc
MELANIE PARRY is always available and ready to fit in with any requirements for the venue publicity leading up to any engagement.
Community Engagement
A thoroughly good time where the audience will be able to go away having experience the memories and wonderful nostalgia of this era.
Historical educational benefit with war time archival film clips shown during the presentation of the show.
This is a totally unique productions that has SOLD OUT in many theatre venues sometimes a year ahead of its scheduled show date.
Comments/Reviews
Phil Finklestein, Manager, Cairns Civic Theatre
Colleague Review
You would remember Melanie for her highly successful "The Judy Garland Story in Song" which she performed here at the Townsville Civic Theatre as part of our 2004 Morning Melodies series. Dont miss out once again to join Melanie, an incredibily talented songstress as she takes you on a trip down memory lane with the glorious songs of Dame Vera Lynn (Read More)
Paul Dravet, Theatre Manager Hayden Orpheum Theatre Sydney, 2012
Colleague Review
"Outstanding presentation" While we have enjoyed many shows, we felt this was quite unique. The music and stage presentation, the voice, the accompanying musicians, the film tributes. A top class show” (Read More)
Rainer Jozeps I Chief Executive Officer I Legacy Adelaide Inc, Her Majesty's Theatre 2012
Colleague Review
With an audience of almost 600, there wasn’t a dry eye in the house as Melanie generously sang one WWII hit song after another. Melanie Parry gave her audience everything, and as a bonus read a personal message from Dame Vera herself. Melanie Parry is a special performer, and her show, The Magic of Dame Vera Lynn is a ‘special’ show. (Read More)
Steve Donelly I Riverlinks Manager, 2013
Colleague Review
Thank you for putting on such a great show! As you know, the show sold out and the feedback from our 300-strong audience was all positive. I am sure they will flock back for your Judy Garland tribute next year. You delivered in trumps with strong vocal performance, narrative and an excellent live band. We look forward to seeing in 2014. (Read More)
Margot Woodward, Manager, The Glen St Theatre, Belrose Sydney
Media Review
We had the pleasure of engaging internationally acclaimed chanteuse Melanie Parry. The VERA show was SOLD OUT well before the scheduled show date and was overwhelmingly well received by our patrons. Melanie Parry's JUDY - A Life In Song show has SOLD OUT well before its scheduled show date for 2014. Melanie Parry is certainly a gifted artiste and an exceptional performer. (Read More)
Peter Mackay Rockhampton I Operations Management I Venues for Pilbeam Theatre 2005
Media Review
Popular entertainer Melanie Parry, who performed her tribute to Judy Garland at Morning Melodies last year will take audiences on a nostalgic trip back to the 1940s. The show features archival AV film material which is sure to bring the memories flooding back. Book early to hear this sensational entertainer performing at the Pilbeam Theatre on Monday April 18 at 11am 2005...... (Read More)
Greg Hordacre, Manager, The Drum Theatre Dandenong Victoria
Colleague Review
The Show was really well received selling well beyond expectations with Melanie presenting a well-crafted and considered show; and amazing film tributes which gave context and substance to the performance. The film clips included recent pictures of Dame Vera Lynn taken in England this year. I look forward to inviting Ms Parry to the Drum for future seasons. (Read More)