GERRI SMITH  Now booking on +44 161 374 5398 

Gerri Smith has been performing all over the country this year as Vera Lynn. She appeared in 'Stars In Their Eyes' as Vera Lynn in 1992 when the show first began. She also appears at private, theatre and corporate functions as a Dorothy Squires tribute.

On Oct 15th 2005 she performed for the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance in Alington Hall Shrewsbury. She sang at the biggest celebration of WW11 event of the year at Blenheim Palace on August 14th 2004.

"Her uncanny resemblance to Dame Vera Lynn has given many people the pleasure of believing that they have met the real Vera. On one occasion in Salisbury Gerri was approached by a gentleman and asked if she would speak to his mother. “She was in Burma with my father and has some memories to share with you”.

The lovely old lady said that she had seen Gerri on the telly the night before at The Imperial War Museum and decided to tell her about her about leaving her memoirs to the museum. When she spoke to Gerri she said that they had experiences to share. Gerri couldn’t embarrass this wonderful lady by saying she was not the real Vera so she listened sympathetically.

Another wonderful time at Blenheim Gerri had performed on stage as Vera Lynn and then wandered into a veteran marquee to speak to some of the old soldiers. An ex RAF pilot asked her if she remembered being flown to Italy for a concert along with Francis Day. He had been the pilot. Quick as a flash Gerri replied "that must have been 1942" and the pilot was thrilled that 'Dame Vera' had remembered."

Watch the video above - Gerri entertaining as Vera Lynn and Dorothy Squires at a recent 60th wedding anniversary celebration

Client comment:

"The night went superbly and everyone had an excellent time. Gerri was fabulous and very professional spending a couple of hours in the afternoon at the venue ensuring that the sound and lighting was the best it could be.

Her performances as Vera Lynn and Dorothy Squires were outstanding and were perfect for the celebration setting the mood exactly as required." Les Doodson

This Vera Lynn show is an evening of nostalgia and can be as small or as big as you want it. Gerri sings the songs that made Vera Lynn famous. The show can last from 15 minutes to 1 hour.

Client recommendations

"I write to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your marvellous contribution to our Diamond Wedding Anniversary party here at Chatsworth House. Your portrayal of Vera Lynn was simply splendid and completely captivated the atmosphere I had hoped to create for the day." Yours Truly Andrew Cavendish the Duke of Devonshire.

"Just a quick note to wish you heartfelt thanks. Your appearance at my father's 80th Birthday was enjoyed by all. It was truly a memorable evening, one we will never forget. I will carry that evening in my heart forever. Hope to see you again" - Clare and family

CABARET for DOROTHY SQUIRES SHOW

Gypsy - Billy Reid   Say It with Flowers - Dorothy Squires   I'm Walking Behind - You Billy Reid   For Once in my Life - Murden, Miller   When You Loose the One You Love - Billy Reid   I'll Close My Eyes - Billy Reid   I Can Live Again - Dorothy Squires   I've Gotta Be Me - from Golden Rainbow   Till -  Danver, Sigman, Gaiano   There Goes My Heart - Billy Reid   My Way - Francois, Revaux, Thibaut, Anka.

CABARET for VERA LYNN SHOW

WHITE CLIFFS OF DOVER   THE STARS WILL REMEMBER   I'LL BE SEEING YOU   BLESS EM ALL  SIEGRIED LINE   YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE   LILY MARLENE   YOU'LL NEVER KNOW   YOURS   AS TIME GOES BY   TIME AFTER TIME   NIGHTINGALE SANG    LAND OF HOPE & GLORY   WE'LL MEET AGAIN.

Why not book Vera and Friends for the ultimate 40's Themed evening?  An evening with Vera Lynn, George Formby, Flanagan and Allan and Max Miller.

We can arrange a  Corporate Themed evening or afternoon event bringing together an eclectic mix of professional '40's' lookalikes (not forgetting Churchill) plus music from the era with Gerri as Vera singing and ending the show with" We'll Meet Again" ... what better message for your conference or special theme?

'Stars in Their Eyes' performer, Gerri Smith is also at home portraying Vera Lynn with a Big Band and a night of wonderful 40's music. Gerri has performed as Vera Lynn all over the country but there are still venues out there just waiting to host this wonderful show.

During the VE and VJ celebrations in 1995 she appeared at The Imperial War Museum, St. David's Hall Cardiff, The Taliesin Theatre, Swansea, Hammersmith Town Hall, London and many more.

Corporate Clients include British American Tobacco, Moyles Marketing, Veritas, American Express, ICL , Glaxo Wellcome, Kraft Suchards etc.

Gerri Smith is also proud to announce her DOROTHY SQUIRES SHOW specially choreographed and arranged to suit 'An Evening With Dorothy Squires' audiences in venues large and small throughout  the UK.

You could incorporate a MURDER MYSTERY performance into the evening's entertainment throughout dinner, culminating with that special Vera or Dorothy cabaret? Ask for details.