About George Formby Tribute
An accomplished singer, ukulele banjo player and actor having studied music and drama at the renowned Liverpool Crane Studios, Derek has a wealth of Musical Theatre, Variety, Music Hall and entertainment experience. Derek regularly performs a George Formby Tribute singing and playing ukulele banjo not only as a 1940s Wartime Entertainer but also in Music Hall Shows and at corporate and private functions.Derek is also a convincing Winston Churchill Double (Lookalike and Soundalike)
What to expect
Derek will have your audience in the palm of his hand as he sings and plays the ukulele banjo in the unique George Formby style taking you on a nostalgic journey of song, laughter and entertainment performing a variety of well-known, foot-tapping, singalong songs and medleys specialising as a 1940s /Wartime Entertainer including a repertoire of humorous, original popular George Formby songs.Derek includes some comedy, engaging with his audience and encourages them to sing along .1 x 50-60 minute set.Own bespoke backing tracks and sound system. He can also offer a Life Talk on George Formby which still includes many George Formby songs and other well known medleys.1