Tuesday was what would have been the 125th birthday of Agatha Christie. As we all know, she has unfortunately not quite managed to live to 125 years old, but to celebrate the birth of the creator of Hercule Poirot and The Mousetrap, which is still going strong on the West End after 60+ years, we thought we\u2019d pull together a few vintage acts to get you pondering a vintage party theme!<\/p>\n
Upon entering what is no doubt a sumptuous English country mansion (for which you have booked for this occasion), the first act that will bring you beautifully into the vintage theme are a jazz band. As you whisk a Champagne flute from a passing tray and sample a posh canap\u00e9, these superb musicians will perfectly set the tone with some vintage-style background music at your event.<\/p>\n
As you pass into the next room \u2013 perhaps even a private dinner \u2013 a party performer<\/a> can be there to greet guests with his unique vintage vaudeville entertainment. Calling to mind the many talented circus performers and silent comedians of the past, mime entertainers can juggle, spin plates and use an assortment of items including tablecloths, hats and crockery, which will have you convinced you\u2019ve stepped back in time. A vintage mime performer who can perform for up to thirty minutes at a time, you and your guests are sure to be impressed!<\/p>\n Who better to work the tables than a charismatic and charming event magician<\/a>? Magicians for parties<\/a> are known for their witty repartee and abundance of magic tricks<\/a> to stun and amaze. Be it a signed and folded card appearing in his mouth or correctly mindreading colours that a guest has picked on a card. Magicians<\/a> can do it all. Magicians are a great vintage entertainment that will fit perfectly with your party theme.<\/p>\n Yes, there\u2019s always room for classical music at a vintage themed event all are classically trained acts and it simply comes down to whether you\u2019d prefer a quartet or a duo. Spectacular music in a stunning setting, what could be better? Agatha Christie certainly enjoyed fine music and there\u2019s nothing better than strings in a great hall.<\/p>\n Why not book a harmony band of the 30s and 40\u2019s, they will Provide the perfect soundtrack to your event, harmonies have stunned audiences for years and never cease to go out of fashion?<\/p>\n Of course, there are numerous acts that are perfect for an Agatha Christie or vintage theme (Great Gatsby) so feel free to take a look around the Red Masque directory and see what takes your fancy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Tuesday was what would have been the 125th birthday of Agatha Christie. As we all know, she has unfortunately not quite managed to live to 125 years old, but to celebrate the birth of the creator of Hercule Poirot and … Continue reading