Singing Waiters

Our Singing Waiters have an ability to change a simple dinner into an extravaganza. We thrive on creating an unusual theatrical environment, often surprising guests with a role reversal from waiter to performer, from table to stage, singing together in glorious 4 part harmony or with orchestral backing tracks.

Our own act, the AKA Opera Singing Waiters, is particularly unique in that we perform with our own specially arranged four part a cappella arrangements of opera and the favourite show tunes. Unlike other acts we are not tied to recorded or piano accompaniment and are therefore extremely flexible about where we perform and can easily conform to any event regardless of the physical and technical limitations of the venue. For events with up to approximately 100 to 120 guests (depending on the acoustic of the venue) we comfortably perform without any support. This means that we have little or no need for expensive accompaniment, which is how we are able to keep our costs to you so reasonable for the quality of performance that you will receive. However, for events over this number we are also able to perform with radio mics for audiences of up to 2000+.

This dynamic atmosphere can be adapted to a small, intimate gathering with a piano and some standard lighting or a larger corporate stage production with sound and costumes. We have the versatility to fit any theme. Our talented group has performed in theatres, hotels, restaurants, private homes, on cruise ships and for numerous business clients all over the world. We share an extensive musical and artistic knowledge in a variety of styles. With a vast repertoire to draw upon, the programme may be altered from one evening to the next and will have returning guests applauding for more - whatever the occasion!

Audio Samples
Flower Duet
Nessun Dorma
Brindisi
Sound of Music
Pur ti miro

Our singers subtly infiltrate your event incognito as 'real' waiting staff and provide sophisticated, high quality entertainment . We work as waiters and are dressed the same as the other waiters. The audience is given no clue of what is to come. Over a period of time, to the surprise of the guests, an unexpected scene unfolds taking the audience through a very amusing, sophisticated show of folly and carefully chosen 'mishap'. The structure and content of our performance suits a wide spectrum of audience taste by taking away the seriousness often associated with opera and adding an element of fun, spontaneity and surprise. With repertoire consisting of famous arias along with well-known songs from popular musicals, our act has proven equally successful to audiences of carpenters, craftsmen, primary school teachers and children, through to the most discerning opera buffs and high-end corporate executives. Be it a dinner party of ten guests or a ballroom of two thousand, the structure of our singing waiters show along with the vast repertoire and experience of each of the performers allows our act to be easily customized to suit your particular requirements.

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"Sara, I write to thank you and your colleagues very much for your wonderful performance on Friday at Browns. Your subterfuge as staff fooled everyone and made for the perfect entry ‘on stage’. Jo and I loved the programme and the quality of your singing moved most of your audience to tears. It was the ideal finale to my birthday celebration and I thank you again. Please do not hesitate to give my name as a reference for future business – I will give a glowing report. Kind regards, Mike Brasier FRICS"

 

Hartley Voices singing waiters are available to sing for corporate and private events throughout the Greater London Area and the UK. Vibrant performances of opera, lieder, classical art song, as well as musical theatre and contemperary song for London and the UK. Corperate entertainment, weddings, garden parties, musical events and festivals, Hartley Voices can provide large or small ensembles for any event. Musicians can also be booked, performing with singers for functions all over London and the UK. Why not do something a bit different and book a clarinet ensemble with Stuart Eminson for your event? Singing Waiters can provide the perfect entertainment for your party, wedding, or corporate event. With vocal repertoire that can easily suit Civil Weddings and Religious Ceremonies our singers can find the perfect programme for every client.