What happens in Vegas goes on tour this Christmas. The rebellious, rambunctious spirit of the iconic 1960s medley crew arrives at Cadogan Hall on the 18th December 2021, as The Definitive Rat Pack brings the party to London as they embark on their festive tour.
Capturing the trademark chemistry, class and camaraderie of the original Clan, the trio offers audiences a personal musical time machine and a ticket to a party with old-style Vegas spirit.
The Rat Pack were no strangers to London: when Frank Sinatra hit the Palladium in London he performed in venues big and small until his last show at the Royal Albert Hall in 1992. Audiences are invited to rekindle their love of these iconic performers as they join The Definitive Rat Pack at Cadogan Hall.
Seasoned West End stars Stephen Triffitt, Mark Adams and George Daniel Long, star as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. They previously starred together in The Rat Pack: Live from Las Vegas, breaking box office records and receiving a nomination for an Olivier Award, before going on to later tour globally, with two years in Vegas.
The boys will bring Vegas spirit with a touch of Tinsel Town this December, with a festive programme including the ever-popular White Christmas, Baby It’s Cold Outside, The Christmas Song and Let It Snow, plus all-time favourites including Mack the Knife, That’s Amore, Mr Bojangles and New York, New York.
Joined onstage by acclaimed West End performers The Golddiggers and the internationally-renowned Manhattan Swing Orchestra, all costumes, instruments and stage setting is authentically recreated to capture the magic of a live Rat Pack concert, which promises to be the ultimate experience for any big band fan the world over.
Q&A
What is the soul of The Rat Pack as a collective whole and how do you intend to bring this spirit to the stage?
The soul of the Rat Pack is the music and how each present and interpret the music. It’s a feel-good show that the audience is part of – not the fourth wall as in most other shows. We have known and worked with each other for over 15 years. We are now like family. Like Frank, Dean and Sammy, we have found a love, respect and understanding of each other that is usually only found between brothers The chemistry between us engages the audience so much that in most cases there is almost a collective sigh of joy the first time all three of us are on stage together. You can’t buy that!
Why do you think audiences across the world today still love seeing members of the Rat Pack ‘recreated’ on stage?
It means so much to different people. To some people it recreates memories of an era they belonged to. For others, this music has been passed down through generations and reminds them of family and loved ones. Then there are the people who don’t know it very well but have become fans by maybe hearing more modern artists covering this style. It’s an era that didn’t use special effects; they don’t write songs like this anymore and we deliver them live with no gimmicks.
What’s the best part about travelling across the world for The Definitive Rat Pack tours?
There are so many good memories of my time with The Rat Pack. We are a big family when we tour and it’s so much fun to do. It just feels like one big family holiday.
What can the crowd expect from a night with The Definitive Rat Pack’s?
A recreation of a night with the guys. Where it’s a party on stage and the audience is invited. You’ll see the drinking, jokes, drinking, camaraderie, drinking and a great band helping us through some iconic songs that the three are best known for. Did we mention drinking?
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SHOW: The Rat Pack at Christmas
VENUE: Cadogan Hall
DATE: 18th December 2021
TIME: 2.30pm and 7.30pm
PRICE: from £24.50
BOOKING: https://cadoganhall.com/whats-on/the-rat-pack-at-christmas-2021
