Introduction:
Paula has the unprecedented reputation as the only viable alternative to Dame Shirley Bassey! She is the only Dame Shirley Vocal Impersonator to have been chosen to sing a 'guide vocal' for DSB's most recent CD release. With meticulous attention to detail Paula delivers 'the' most vocally accurate impersonation of DSB. Capturing the persona, gestures, dazzling replica gowns and dynamic fun personality.
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About Paula...
As one of Europe's foremost vocal and visual impersonators and authentic Dame Shirley Bassey tribute artistes. Paula achieves 'the' most vocally accurate impersonation available; every detail and gesture meticulously copied, down to the dazzling gowns and dynamic fun personality. Paula has the unprecedented reputation as the only viable alternative to Dame Shirley and is the only vocal tribute/impersonator to have been chosen to sing a 'guide vocal' for Dame Shirley herself and her Production team, for the 'Performance' CD which was released in October 09.
In demand both at home here in the UK and Internationally, Paula believes that apart from those beautiful gowns the vocal impersonation is of 'the' utmost importance and attribute, above all else. This is without doubt Paula's forte. Purity and power of voice are essential. Her performance is so good that a lot of people think that she mimes. To convince the doubters, she will occasionally offers the microphone to members of the audience! A perfectionist in every facet of her performance she delivers everything you would expect from one of entertainments true professionals.
Paula is highly regarded in Corporate and Theatre arena worldwide; she also has a wealth of experience and excels in Cabaret style events where she enjoys the intimacy of her audience and always involves them in her performance. Audience participation is just another of her strengths. In all of Paula's Shows she is well known for her amazing lightning 'top to toe' costume changes executed behind an 'on stage' screen, several stunning gown changes throughout her performance, almost before your very eyes, are what sets her apart from other tributes: exciting delivery, a visual extravaganza!
Paula possesses a natural ability to hold her audience from the moment she steps onto the stage. A stunningly glamorous lady with a charismatic personality and humorous nature, not dissimilar to Dame Shirley herself, she is consistently aware of her audience and involving them with that little 'extra'...audience participation songs such as 'BIG SPENDER'!
Paula's experience is unparalleled and during her extensive career it has taken her to all corners of the globe with her shows and numerous characters. Not only has she covered every possible kind of venue and Corporate/Hotel style event, for which she is particularly suited. She's had her own long running engagement at The Riviera Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas and several shows in her very own Cabaret Room in Palm Springs, California. She has travelled the length and breadth of the UK visiting Scotland, Wales, Ireland. Channel Islands including Sark, the Isle of Man, Spain, Majorca, Gibraltar, Malta, throughout Germany plus BFOE Tours, Frankfurt, Nurenburg, Detmold, Osnabruck, Bitburg Hannover, Sardinia, Denmark, Copenhagen with more than 20 tours, Faroe Islands, Sweden including Oslo, Australia (Perth), India, Bombay (Mumbai), the UAE including Dubai, Abu Dhabi. Zimbabwe, including Harare, Victoria Falls, Montclaire, Bumi Hills, Bullawayo and in the USA, Los Angeles, Palm Springs and the fabulous Capital of entertainment LAS VEGAS.
