RAT PACK NEWS

Joey Bishop 3 Feb 1918 - 17 Oct 2007

Comedy genius

Thanks for the memories !

Click here for biography and more pictures

PICNIC IN THE PARK
SUNDAY AUGUST 12 NEWSTEAD ABBEY

WHAT A WONDERFUL EVENING

Judging by your kind comments
a wonderful evening was had by all.

Thankfully the rain kept away, the sun continued to
shine and the atmosphere by the end of the show
was electric .... all we can say is roll on next year!

Click here for more photos from
our big show at Newstead Abbey

Please feel free to email us any photos & videos
you took we are always happy to share the moment.

PICNIC IN THE PARK
SUNDAY AUGUST 12 NEWSTEAD ABBEY

Tickets are selling very quickly for the big summer event.

Excitement is mounting for our biggest show of the year
at a truly magnificent venue in rural Nottinghamshire.

Further details and all your questions answered and
Ticket details are on our Newstead Abbey FAQ page

NEW TAMWORTH CONCERT DATE

Our forthcoming show at Tamworth Assembly Rooms
has been rescheduled for Sunday 21st January 2007

Ticket details as always on our See Us Live page

DEAN MARTIN FALLS FOR THE GIRLS

Fun and frolics at The International Convention Centre
as it hosted Birmingham Evening Post's Awards Night.

Proceeding culminated with a performance
by The Rat Pack Trio and a great night
was had by all until the very last moment
when at the very end of the guy's encore
Dean Martin (Wayne Kennedy) spectacularly
fell down the steps and ended up in the splits.

Distraught ladies near the front rushed to administer
the kiss of life when he failed to get up because
feet got stuck in scenery at the bottom of the stairs.
His two colleagues were too busy laughing
their heads off to offer any assistance.

Frank Sinatra (Fred Gardner) said
"that was the greatest finale to a performance I have
ever seen - we should definitely keep it in the show".
Sammy Davis (Patrick Kumar) said "Dino should
keep his eye on the stairs and not the girls".

Initial thoughts were to sue for $10,000,000
but when it emerged that total damages
were just a slightly sore bottom -
he decided to settle for some extra booze !!!

The fine ladies of Ipswich
after a recent sell out show

New Crooner Joins The Gang

Introducing Patrick Kumar as Sammy Davis
Click here to find out more about Patrick

Swingers On Form

PGA Golf Pro-Am event celebrations on Thursday evening
were a roaring success raising well over £9000 for charity.

Full of real top celebrities from sports and entertainment
picturesque Nailcote Hall also played the perfect host.

Dean told the crowd to calm down - as Sammy's
Mr Bojangles threatened to upstage him and Frank !!!

Time To Relax

Yippee Holidays !

Rat Pack Drinks Bill !

Wonderful hospitality of a free bar all night for us
recently in the beautiful Warwickshire countryside.

Organisers were perhaps a little surprised by their
eventual cost for the famed boozers 2 hour spree.

Total drinks bill - 3 orange juices and a pot of tea !

P.S. Don't try this with our band !!!

Rockin the Reebok

Bolton Wanderers magnificent Reebok Stadium
staged our show on Saturday and many thanks
to everyone who made it such a memorable event.

Perfect sound and lighting was really appreciated
and that North West hospitality and atmosphere
made for a most enjoyable event and night out.

Judging by the response, Heywood Civic on Jan 13
is sure to sell out again as our soiree keeps rolling,
gathering more and more support with each show.

Loughborough students win yet more honours

Booked back again to entertain the Graduation Ball,
Loughborough students enjoyed another wild time
as they regained their undisputed crown as best
University audience - a title which was awarded to
them last year but lost after a great performance
by Warwick University at Octobers Freshers Ball.
However fitness told as the bar was raised again.

Wow check out Suzie's new threads !

Just when we all thought it was impossible
to improve on absolute perfection personified,
the goddess manages to get even more stunning.

Suzie commissioned the making this beautiful dress
and it is an absolute replica of the one Marilyn wore
when she sang "Happy Birthday" to John F Kennedy.

Cant wait for my birthday !!! .

Full house at Heywood again !

Yet Another great night at Heywood Civic
and as last year the atmosphere was electric.
Immediately booked back again for Jan 2007.

Check out our new section for
Wayne's Charity Cycling Activities

Looking Great for 2006 !

We are all looking forward to 2006
and building on our recent successes
earned throughout the past 12 months.

As well as our high profile shows in Britain
there were also great times overseas in
Ireland, Denmark, Germany & Switzerland.

Our expansion continues at a rapid pace,
so keep an eye on this site for the details.

Many thanks to everyone who contributed
and made 2005 a fantastic time for us all

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Just Like Kids Going To See Santa !

Five gigs in seven days in three different countries
is obviously very tiring - but well worth the trip.

Culminating with a snowy mountain coach ride
to and from our show in Interlaken Switzerland,
we were like kids going to see Santa at Christmas.

Matt the alto sax player and comedy impressionist
had the tour bus rocking with constant laughter
with his impressions of Don the Tenor sax player
and his warm Northern Ireland accent and humour

Needless to say a really great time was has by all !

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM ALL THE SHOW GANG

Al in Wonderland

Good to see our piano player Al back again
after he missed the flight from Copenhagen.

Des Coleman is leaving to do pantomime
watch this space for details of the new Sammy

Vikings go wild in Wonderful Copenhagen

Just as the song says Copenhagen was wonderful
Flying in and out for just one show is always tiring
but thankfully in turned out to be well worth the trip.

The band were really hot but Marilyn was on fire !
as you can see from the pictures it was great fun.

Such a reception lead to breaking the golden rule
of coming back again after the encore of New York.
However they refused to stop screaming for more.

Only slight hiccup is that we lost Al the piano player
Unfortunately he did not make the flight back home.

I'm sure the Danes will look after him till we go back

Click here to see the Danish Rat Pack Show Gallery

Freshers Rat Pack Mania !

Wild scenes at the 2005 Freshers Ball at Warwick University Over 2000 students dressed up fine and literally did have a ball with The Rat Pack Trio and the most spectacular show to date.

Not only was the whole Rat Pack gang there in full attendance Trio, live band, dancers and Marilyn Monroe - there was also a giant video screen above the stage with an amazing production combining video and picture footage with three live TV cameras interchanging and providing very clever and informative visuals.

Check the photographs - you can feel the fun and atmosphere.

Sands Sold Out

What a great night at The Sands with a sold out crowd.
It was our first visit to this lovely jazz and cabaret venue,
where standards in every aspect are always at a premium.
Many thanks to all who contributed and made it such fun,
particularly those of you who chose to travel many miles
in the nasty driving rain - hope to see you again real soon

Dean Martin hit by flying bra !!

Fun and frolics at Loughborough University Graduation Ball last Friday night. So much so that one young lady's over exuberance got the better of her and she removed her bra and threw it stage bound at Dean Martin !!! No idea who did it as there was just a sea of over 2000 happy faces

SEE THE BIG SHOW WITH MARILYN MONROE
AND OUR DANCERS THIS SATURDAY

Live at The Conkers Waterside, Moira, Derbyshire

Next month our award winning website will have a new look.

Whilst we obviously will keep all the things that have been successful for us. We have expanded and grown so much that
it is time for an upgrade.

Are there any new features that you would like to see on the site?

Always looking to build on our successes and always improving
- so get in touch with us and let us know what you would like

BIG SCREEN VIDEO PRODUCTION

We have invested in video production
to make our shows and clients events
become even more visually spectacular

Click here for the full story

RAT PACK MERCHANDISE NOW ON SALE !

We now have an extensive range of Rat Pack Merchandise
available to buy online. Souvenir items for sale include: 10 x 8 Framed Rat Pack Photos, Rat Pack Style Casino Playing Cards,
as well as our Rat Pack Trio Souvenir Tour Brochure.

Click here to see our full range of Rat Pack Merchandise.

IRISH EYES ARE SMILING !

Dublin dates a big success Two nights in Dublin's fair city proved to be a big success.

Despite the usual apprehension of working with a new band
and only having an hour and a half to run through everything,
the boys from the Emerald Isle did a fine job of the backing music. Hopefully we will be hoping over the Irish Channel again soon.

FIRST THEATRE SHOW WITH OUR NEW LIVE BAND
on Saturday night and wow what a night it was !

Debuts that night for Des Coleman performing as Sammy Davis
and also guest female singer Gaynor Walton who was stunning.
Great performance by our new live band who were really fantastic.

Managers and comperes exact words to a packed crowd were “BEST SHOW THAT WE HAVE EVER HAD HERE !”

Great compliment indeed from a very well respected theatre.
Venue made an immediate rebooking which speaks for its self.
Wonderful friendly crowd and a great time was had by everyone.

RAT PACK MERCHANDISE NOW ON SALE

Buy Rat Pack poker playing cards for sale
at £5 or $9 a pack- click here for details

Happy New Year to everyone

Very exciting times at present with Des joining the show and lots more.Also our recent sold out concerts in Istanbul Turkey were fantastic.

Many thanks to the wonderful Istanbul Superband for a great contribution and also to the 3 Television companies for their coverage of the concerts.

Everyone was so wonderful - we all really had a fabulous time out there.Our 20 page full colour 2005 Rat Pack Trio brochure will be available soon, so check back in a week or so for details on how to get it.

Next Trio gig at Heywood Civic Theatre in Lancashire on Saturday Jan 15 In California USA from Tues Jan 4 till Wed Jan 12

LENNY FROM EASTENDERS JOINS THE RAT PACK TRIO

Double award winning ex Eastenders star Des Coleman who played Lenny Wallace in BBCs Eastenders for 4 years has become a swinger and joined The Rat Pack Trio.

With his many West End credits which include award winning shows such as Miss Saigon, Rent and Simply Heavenly, playing Sammy Davis will be a welcomed return for Des as he is also well known for his singing and originally did workshop for the West End and National tour of Rat Pack Confidential.

Des will also be involved with the production of the show as he he joins Trio boss Wayne Kennedy who portrays Dean Martin, along with Stars In Your Eyes winner Fred Gardner who plays Frank Sinatra, Jim McAllister, Tony Sullivan and the rest of the gang - for stylish fun and a drink or two !

After this years sold out USA casino dates and feature on CBS TV repeat visits are expected to follow in 2005 along with more trips planned for Europe

Uniquely blending the original Vegas theme and feel with new sketches gives scope for innovation which really appealed to Des as The Rat Pack Trio refreshingly bring suave and sophistication back to the fore.

November was set aside for video editing work in the studio.From January all shows on playback will use a large video screen.Whist the use of screens on stage is nothing new for major events,
painting a picture for each individual song we have not seen before.

For example when the song Mr Bojangles is being performed on stage Bill Bojangles Robinson will be dancing on the video screen plus information.

Not just something moving in the background - that is easy and often done.

We'll have relevant video, images and information in perfect sync to the tune. Hopefully this addition will help to enhance peoples enjoyment even more.

Initially this will be for shows on playback only - later for live band shows Be sure you catch one of our playback gigs after the new year and see.

After a nice feature on CBS TV when we did our casino dates in the USA and then a feature on British TV regarding my crazy exploits in France it's time to move forward with an expansion of all formats of the show.

Beginning in January will with have a full theatre production available. Dancing girls in true Vegas tradition will be a new feature on theatre shows as will a fabulous guest girl singer
- and yes the boys just cant wait !!!

Two big nights in Istanbul Turkey in December for theatre show dates so watch out for the festive fun as we continue to swing around the world.

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