The Duchess Sam Chara will sing Operatic tunes, dressed up in Victorian outfit.

A stage of 2 by 2 meters.
A PA if more then 80 people,
with an Mp3- input and an XLR input.

I will need a dressing room or space, and clear directions of where to get and go. I will be there an hour before the performance, to get changes and set up.

A PA for less then 80 people can be arranged. For over 80 people sound-equipment has to be organised by yourself.
Songs can be played in between sets if there is no DJ.
Lighting is not provided.

Yes

I performed at the Little Bay restaurants in Brighton, Clapham Junction and Croydon for many years.
I love to interact with the audience,
But I loved most of all, singing a beautiful rendition of a Beethoven song, that was re-arranged by the director of the Hove-actually- choir. They laid out a carpet of sound and, while I was standing on a balcony, I sang over their voices. It was a magical experience.

Theatres, restaurants, private events...I guess all is special and beautiful when a song is shared and felt.

I studied Jazz at the Royal Conservatoire in Amsterdam, but always had a passion for singing Opera. I later studied Classical privately. To combine the two, I then started creating Cabaret shows, incorporating flamboyant dresses and wigs. My Cabaret shows became very popular and ended up at Glastonbury, Edinburgh and many more places.

One of my favourite artists is Sumi Jo. You can hear her fighting spirit and persistence in her voice. But I am also a great fan of Maria Callas. She reminds me of Ella Fitz Jerald somehow, but then classical. I guess it's their way of approaching notes in a clear and neat way.

I take 30 minutes to set up, and 30 minutes to dress up, so I will be there an hour before the performance.

yes

Requests are welcome. An additional fee of £50 per song is required, and ,as we are talking about Classical music, a one month notice.

Impressive, moving and fun!

es you can.
A popular thing that I do, is to change into several characters in one night.
Depending on request and the event, I can adapt outfits and songs.
From Opera diva to Lisa Minelli, Jazz diva, Edith Piaf, Carmen Miranda with fruit on my head, Marlene Dietrich, Shirley Bassey singing James Bond songs, or Dolly, anything is possible.
I can create new setlists, outfits or styles in whatever you want me to. I even was a mermaid once!

Yes I can. This act is great for walking about, dressed in Victorian outfit. I will inter-act with the audience.