Richard Shelton

★★★★★ “No one should take lightly standing onstage trying to BE Frank Sinatra, but Richard Shelton is quite simply phenomenal. He captures the essence of the man perfectly. His voice has exactly the right tone; he has that twinkle in his eye; he has the anger that sometimes flowed out of every Sinatra pore.” Mike Young, BBC, ‘Rat Pack Confidential’. ★★★★★ 'Shelton is the essence of cool' - Bonnie Priever, LA Weekly ★★★★★ "As in any great show he leaves you wanting more, more of the music and more of the man" PocketSizeTheatre http://www.pocketsizetheatre.com/2018/08/review-sinatra-raw-at-oak-room-in.html ★★★★★ "Sinatra: RAW’ - A glorious and compelling masterpiece" Londontheatre1.com https://www.londontheatre1.com/reviews/review-of-sinatra-raw-a-new-play-by-and-starring-richard-shelton/ ★★★★★ 5 stars for "outstanding" Sinatra Raw " From the opening notes of 'A Very Good Year' Richard Shelton is remarkable, completely transforming into the great man so you would believe he was back in the room with you!" Broadwayworld https://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/BWW-Review-SINATRA-RAW-The-Crazy-Coqs-20190105 ★★★★★ 5 stars "Richard Shelton delivers pure gold with wonderful singing that captures every subtle nuance of Sinatra's style - so similar in fact that one one could be listening to a recording except we're most definitely not" ActDrop https://actdrop.uk/reviews/review_listing?id=7222 ★★★★★ "Sheer brilliance, Richard Shelton channelled Frank Sinatra and Richard left the building

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★★★★★ “No one should take lightly standing onstage trying to BE Frank Sinatra, but Richard Shelton is quite simply phenomenal. He captures the essence of the man perfectly. His voice has exactly the right tone; he has that twinkle in his eye; he has the anger that sometimes flowed out of every Sinatra pore.” Mike Young, BBC, ‘Rat Pack Confidential’. ★★★★★ 'Shelton is the essence of cool' - Bonnie Priever, LA Weekly ★★★★★ "As in any great show he leaves you wanting more, more of the music and more of the man" PocketSizeTheatre http://www.pocketsizetheatre.com/2018/08/review-sinatra-raw-at-oak-room-in.html ★★★★★ "Sinatra: RAW’ - A glorious and compelling masterpiece" Londontheatre1.com https://www.londontheatre1.com/reviews/review-of-sinatra-raw-a-new-play-by-and-starring-richard-shelton/ ★★★★★ 5 stars for "outstanding" Sinatra Raw " From the opening notes of 'A Very Good Year' Richard Shelton is remarkable, completely transforming into the great man so you would believe he was back in the room with you!" Broadwayworld https://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/BWW-Review-SINATRA-RAW-The-Crazy-Coqs-20190105 ★★★★★ 5 stars "Richard Shelton delivers pure gold with wonderful singing that captures every subtle nuance of Sinatra's style - so similar in fact that one one could be listening to a recording except we're most definitely not" ActDrop https://actdrop.uk/reviews/review_listing?id=7222 ★★★★★ "Sheer brilliance, Richard Shelton channelled Frank Sinatra and Richard left the building. As for the songs, close your eyes and take in the sound, of Richard absolutely nailing Sinatra’s voice, as it washes over you. Open your eyes and the likeness is there for all to see." Carn's Theatre Passion https://www.carnstheatrepassion.com/review-sinatraraw/ ★★★★★ 5 stars for Sinatra Raw! "If you’re a fan of Sinatra this show, goose-bumps are guaranteed. Richard Shelton sure knows how to croon, and if you close your eyes his voice is a near perfect imitation of the real deal" Entertainmemt Focus https://www.entertainment-focus.com/theatre-section/theatre-reviews/sinatra-raw-review/? utm_campaign=twitter&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitter ★★★★ Sinatra Raw "A mesmerising and fascinating show that offers deep insight into the man behind the singer, beautifully performed by Richard Shelton... it's a well pitched (in every sense) performance" Love London Love Culture https://lovelondonloveculture.com/2019/01/09/review-sinatra-raw-live-at-zedel/ ★★★★ ‘Sinatra: RAW’ - If one for your baby and one for the road is what you are looking for Richard Shelton will bring Old Blue Eyes to life - warts and all - in the Fringe's most sophisticated show his way. Bill Russell Reviewsgate ★★★★ SINATRA: RAW "A model of its kind – not the usual tribute show hagiography but a warts and all portrait of Old Blue Eyes. There will be no more sophisticated and polished act in Edinburgh this August Richard Shelton does Sinatra proud" Reviewsgate https://reviewsgate.com/sinatra-raw-edinburgh-fringe-4-wil…/ ★★★★ SINATRA: RAW "A model of its kind – not the usual tribute show hagiography but a warts and all portrait of Old Blue Eyes. There will be no more sophisticated and polished act in Edinburgh this August Richard Shelton does Sinatra proud”. Reviewsgate https://reviewsgate.com/sinatra-raw-edinburgh-fringe-4-wil…/ ★★★★★ As in any great show, he leads you wanting more - more of the music and more of the man. Pocket Size Theatre http://www.pocketsizetheatre.com/2018/08/review-sinatra-raw-at-oak-room-in.html ★★★★★ 5 stars for Sinatra Raw from West End Wilma! "The audience at Crazy Coqs were mesmerised and enthralled by Richard Shelton's performance" https://www.westendwilma.com/review-sinatra-raw-live-at-zedel/ ★★★★ Sinatra Raw "Singing his way through that famous back catalogue Richard Shelton reminds us what made Sinatra such an undeniable star, as he croons, you can feel the world melt away" Theatre Weekly https://theatreweekly.com/review-sinatra-raw-at-crazy-coqs/ ★★★★ Sinatra Raw "Singing his way through that famous back catalogue Richard Shelton reminds us what made Sinatra such an undeniable star, as he croons, you can feel the world melt away" Theatre Weekly ★★★★ SINATRA RAW "It is not only the voice that gives this show its particular essence, Richard Shelton seems to put the cloak of Mr Sinatra on his back and Sinatra's heart into his own being... a most enjoyable evening's entertainment" Remotegoat https://www.remotegoat.com/uk/review/14178/he-has-a-lovable-personality/#reviews

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