Paula Randell. If you are looking for an incredible vocal interpretation of the amazing Dame Shirley Bassey then...Paula has the unprecedented reputation as the only viable alternative to Dame Shirley! Paula has taken The DSB Tribute market by storm! Indeed Paula is the only Dame Shirley vocal tribute/impersonator to have been chosen to sing a ‘guide vocal’ for Dame Shirley herself and her Production team, for the new CD which was released in October 09. The ‘first’ Dame Shirley Tribute to record on CD and incorporate, not only many of Dame Shirley’s very latest songs from the CD 'Performane' but has also created an unbelievable, exact replica, silver sparkling gown and ostrich feather trimmed coat. Worn by Dame Shirley on the BBC Electric Proms Programme, for the launch of her new CD ‘The Performance’! Paula’s attention to detail is second to none. Sourcing fabric directly from China. Ostrich feathers made in the UK by the very same manufacturer as Dame Shirley’s.

In demand both at home here in the UK and Internationally. Recently confirming Private Parties in the Cote d'Azure at venues such as The Hotel de Paris in Monte Carlo. www.hoteldeparis.com  and The Villa Kerylos, Nice. www.villa-kerylos.com  Also, yet again, been commissioned to sing as 'Dame Shirley' for a commercial recording for the eminent composer of Film & TV scores Paul Reeves. www.paulreevesmusic.co.uk  Paula is set to appear early this year 2011 at an extremely 'high profile' Private Party Event in Marbella performing with a 17 piece orchestra for an audience of over 3000 guests!.
 

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....All show formats are completely self-contained with a full professional 7k sound rig consisting of  JBL & Electro Voice Speakers. Front and back lighting, follow spot, changing screen and quite naturally her personal lighting and sound technician.

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Paula Randell Is Dame Shirley Bassey.  She combines this incredible vocal power and range to recreate the Diva of all Divas, Dame Shirley Bassey. Delivering the inimitable Dames magnetic performance, personality and unique style that spans Dame  Shirley's amazing triumphant 50 years in show business. Paula will 'Get The Party Started' with Dame Shirley's latest image and proceed to take you through the years paying particular attention to the smallest melodramatic detail of the Dame's voice and persona, whilst keeping in character throughout the show. Not only does Paula create  Shirley in her 'prime' but also the image portrayed for the Get The Party Started re-mix CD. More recently her latest 'image' for the launching of the new CD 'The Performance' which Dame Shirley debuted during her promotional performance on the BBC Electric Proms in November 09. Paula Randell will have you believe you are listening to the Dame herself. This is not just a show but a complete visual experience.

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A Born Entertainer. Although 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 and here there is no exception. Several stunning gown changes throughout her performance, almost before your very eyes, is what sets her apart from other tributes. Exciting delivery. A visual extravaganza!

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Paula Is A Sony Recording Artiste. With singles and compilation albums/CD's to her credit in her own right. She has performed at numerous UK and European open air festivals and concerts to crowds in excess of 20,000. She has had 2 singles released in Europe and was the only artiste to feature on 2 consecutive Sony release Compilation Albums. Dockside Dance Party Vol 1 and Dockside Dance Party Vol 2 with artistes including Luther Vandross, Black Box,  2 Unlimited and the Night Crawlers.

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Performing As A Vocal Impressionist For Over 2 Decades.  Paula's not merely a tribute artiste but a world  renowned entertainer. One of Paula's fortes is her unbelievable powerful vocal strength and range, which enables her to sing with the precision and exact power that is Dame Shirley Bassey  (an absolutely essential requisite for performing DSB authentically). She also 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.  Consistently aware of her audience and involving them with that little 'extra'...audience participation songs such as 'BIG SPENDER'!

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A Perfectionist In Every Way With A 'Passion' For Her Trade. 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.

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International /United Kingdom Tours and Engagements In Brief

Travelling the length and breadth of the UK. Scotland, Wales, Ireland. Channel Islands including Sark.. 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).  UAE including Dubai, Abu Dhabi. Zimbabwe, including Harare, Victoria Falls, Montclaire, Bumi Hills, Bullawayo. USA, Los Angeles, Palm Springs and the fabulous Capital of entertainment LAS VEGAS..

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Interesting Events & Locations

2006 Saw Paula In The USA where she 'headlined' at The Riviera Hotel/Casino, Las Vegas  in her amazing   LADIES of ROCK2 SHOW. During the last few years Paula has also had several long running shows in her own Cabaret Room in Palm Springs, California.

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Two Consecutive Years To Majorca (2005/2006) appearing for The Robert Windsor Charity Golf Classics. Performing on both occasions and singing duets with John Miles  (Tina Turner's MD/ Lead Guitarist/Vocalist for over 17 years on tour). in Paula's Tina mode.

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Paula was asked  in July 08 by Harry Hill to appear on his BAFTA Award Winning Programme.  Harry Hill TV Burps as Tina Turner! (see testimonials). Harry is a highly regarded comedian and has 'sent up' many a Celebrity/Soap star with his notorious jibes throughout the years and Paula is now, no exception! Paula's also entertained and appeared with  many Celebrity and TV Personalities, Sporting Celebrities and Actors.  June 08  Paula travelled to Guernsey to appear in 2 Concerts for The Lord's Taverners 10th Cricket Anniversary. One held on Guernsey and one on the Island of  Sark. Entertaining such 'high profile' Celebrities and guests as Chris Tarrant, Nicholas Parsons, Bill Tidy, Judith Chalmers, Robert Powell, Mike Gatting, and Lorraine Chase to name a few. Also, in June this year she appeared for Willie Thorne for his annual Golf Classic held at Nailcote Hall Hotel, Warwickshire.

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The Robert Winsor Charity Golf Classics  Majorca in 2006/7 performing for celebrites such as  John Lodge of The World Famous Moody Blues.  Jasper Carrot, Ron Atkinson, Peter Stringfelliow and Kenny lynch! This is where Paula had the greatest pleasure of singing with John Miles,  (Tina Turner's MD, Lead Guitarist/Vocalist).

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Earlier A Tour Of Australia.  United Arab Emirates, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Also, Bombay, India (Mumbai), appearing in the Sea Rock Sheraton Hotel for their Xmas Party and New Years Eve celebrations. Another international tour took Paula to Zimbabwe where she was dubbed as 'The British Tina Turner' Tina Turner being another of her incredible vocal & visual impersonations. Making 'front page' news as the 1st British artiste to appear in the country in over 12 years following the civil war. Touring for 7 weeks, opening to sell out crowds in The Monomatapa Hotel,  Harare, then on to The Victoria Falls Hotel and Makasa Sun Casino, Bulawayo Hotel and The Montclair Casino, Juliasdale returning to The Monomatapa Hotel, Harare where she appeared for  the then Government Minister Dr Jacob Mudenda!

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Paula Was Lucky Enough To Have Entertained Star Comedians. Including the late Mike Reid, for one of his Charity Golf Classics, The wonderful Bob Monkhouse. Also the sadly missed, Leslie Crowther  for The Lords Taverner’s Charity Extravaganza in Gibraltar some years ago, where Leslie joined Paula on stage, to take part in one of her own songs that she wrote, entitled ‘Big Boys’!

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Throughout Her Career Paula has been actively involved in charitable organisations and organising her own very successful fund raising events. Raising funds for the Comedians Golfing Society and the Manchester Children’s Hospital in aid of  Leukaemia and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Intensive Care Unit. In 2008 Paula was asked to become a Lady Taverner for which she is extremely honoured.  Being sponsored by the President of The Lord's Taverners  Bill Tidy, along with Judith Chalmers, Nicholas Parsons and Chris Tarrant.

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