Alexander Lomas

FAQs

• Please, describe your act or business in on sentence:

  Award winning, Professional Singer, Actor & Compere with over 20 years experience specialising in Swing & Ratpack and party covers for all types of function

• What are the highlights of your career?

  In addition to singing my favourite songs for a living and being booked to be a part of my clients very personal & special occasions and meeting some lovely people on the way, .... Acting alongside Hollywood 'A' lister Tim Roth, Warming up for Tim Healy, Winning the North East of England Wedding Entertainer Award, dancing live with New York Tap Dancer Tobias Tak, driving the Police cars on Wire in the Blood, Kissing Debbie Reynolds (Singing' in The Rain star), Talking to Stephen Fry about my role in the musical he adapted ( Me & My Girl), Sharing a glass & wine chat with Oz Clark, being invited to perform each year for NSPCC North East branch & serenading Ester Rantzen, and last but definitely not least having a walk-on role in an episode of Byker Grove even if I did have to play the kidnapper in a balaclava!

• What kind of events do you usually serve?

  I have experience in all kinds of Events - Weddings, Anniversary, Birthday, Corporate, Black-Tie Gala, Theme Nights, Holiday Camps (UK & Abroad), Restaurants, Hotels, Bar, Cocktail Drinks, Casino, Garden Party, Social Clubs, Charity, Ferry, Cruise & Boat, UK & Abroad.

• Who are your previous clients?

  In addition to many private clients I have also worked for the following companies in various forms of entertainment including Singer, Compere, Actor ARPPEGIO FILMS DEAN FILMS NEWCASTLE COLLEGE NEWCASTLE COUNCIL NOBLE AMUSEMENTS CROWN BINGO NEWCASTLE FALCONS SAFC BIDVEST NEWCASTLE WINE SCHOOL KPMGES PRODUCTIONS POSITIVELY PINK CHEMISTRY MARKETING BBC UK BBC PANORAMA ITV TYNE TEES STAGECOACH KESTREL FILMS INTRINSICLINES TEAMWORX TELEVISION & FILM DEAN FILMS MALLINSON TV CARLISLE UNIVERSITY LEO BURNETT SYDNEY AUSTRALIA LIBERTY BELL PRODUCTIONS MADE IN TYNE & WEAR SEEN & HEARDNSPCC P&G SAGE SOFTWARE PASS 'N' GO BROWELL SMITH & CO BRISTOL STREET MOTORS TYNE TEES MODELS METRO CENTRE BALTIC ART ELDON SQUARE BOURNE LEISURE HAVEN EUROPE BRISTOL STREET MOTORS HISTORY PODS GENTOO

• How long do you play for?

  Cabaret's can be adapted to fit all events. Average performance is 2 x Sets of each approx 45min long. The two sets can be performed with a break in the middle or they can be performed can also be performed 'back-to-back' as one long set which can fit perfectly before a Disco giving you a nice mixture of entertainment for your guests.

• Do you have your own PA and lighting?

  I am Fully self contained with my own PA system and mood lighting. A Star Cloth Backdrop can also be provided when required.

• Do you have Public Liability Insurance and PAT tested equipment?

  Fully PAT tested. Full Public Liability covered by the professional Actor & Entertainment Union Equity

• How much space do you require?

  Set up can be adapted to fit the function. For small venues space of around 1.5m square minimum if necessary. Larger events stages can be filled with a Star Cloth Backdrop around 3 metres in with with a performance area of 1.5m deep in front of it.

• My favourite tune is not on your list. Will you be able to play it?

  If your favourite song is not on my list I may be able to learn it depending on style & key. FIRST DANCES A first dance song can be very particular and if I am unable to find a suitable arrangement of the song is unique and the originally is required I will down load the song and fit it into my set seamlessly and I will also compere the whole moment.

• How many breaks do you take? How long are they?

  Breaks depend on the Cabaret booked and can range in time to suit the event. Cabarets can even be performed as one single longer set without a break giving an option to fit before a dinner or buffet, Disco or even a band.