Hire Russell Painter | Singer (tenor) in Birmingham

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About Russell

Russell Painter- Performer, compare, after dinner speaker and versatile vocalist. Adaptable to any party or function.

Singer (tenor)

Birmingham

Public liability insurance of £10 million

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Russell is a distinguished British tenor whose artistry combines musical intelligence, dramatic flair, and vocal brilliance. He gained both his BMus and MMus from the prestigious Guildhall School of Music and Drama, where he studied on an unconditional offer under the esteemed guidance of Mr Ian Kennedy. From the outset, Russell demonstrated not only exceptional vocal promise but also a deep scholarly engagement with his craft. With a voice that combines brilliance, warmth, and dramatic integrity, Russell continues to captivate audiences on both the operatic stage and the concert platform.

Russell

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5 out of 5

Russell was amazing . my family could not get over how good he was . Very respectful because of the circumstances (moms funeral ) definitely book him again . Russell I just like to say thank you for giving my mom a good send off . ❤️❤️

5 out of 5

Russell was absolutely brilliant from start to finish, a genuine joy to work with who simultaneously entranced and delighted each and every one of us. His rendition of Bring Him Home from Les Miserables was the crowning glory of a terrific evening!

5 out of 5

Very good performance by Russell at my Father's funeral. Very professional - got on with the job in hand and very pleased we booked him.

A true showman with a real flair for entertaimment

His top register was tested by Orff’s very high tessitura but he passed the test with ease from a vantage point on the organ screen. This is a hideous solo – by design – and Painter hammed it up outrageously; that’s the only way to do it.

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5 gigs

Experienced: 5 bookings through Encore

Saved the day!

Booked for an Encore gig with less than 24 hours’ notice

8th Anniversary

This act has been working with Encore for over 8 years

Russell's Song list

Opera rep (solo)

Nessun Dorma

La Donna e mobile

The flower song

Questo quella

Where was your loving farther (Macbeth)

Un aura aumorosa

Come e genteel

Funiculi funicula

All Mozart tenor arias from the standard operas

Operetta

All G&S tenor roles across all operas

All tenor arias from the Merry Widow, Orpheus in the underworld and la belle Helene

Opera duets with soprano

Drinking song

Soave from boheme

Time to say good buy

The prayer

With baritone

Pearl fishers duet

Oh mimi from boheme

Gendarmes duet

Musical theatre

Russell’s repertoire of the music theatre idiom is vast. All requests can be catered for no matter how rare the show, please enquire if the songs are more on the unusual side. A sample list of repertoire is below

All songs from les miserables including bring him home, empty chairs, stars, do you hear the people sing, master of the house. ( all the female songs can be adapted as well)

The Phantom of the opera. Music of the night and all I as of you and the title theme with soprano.

Rodgers and Hammerstein

Edelweiss

Some enchanted evening

This nearly was mine

Younger than springtime

You got to be carefully taught

If I loved you

Oh what a beautiful morning

Surrey with the fringe on top

A puzzlement

Learner and Loewe

All male songs from my fair lady

Come to me bend to me

Wandering star

How to handle a woman

If ever I would leave you.

The songs of Stephen sondheim, kurt Weill, Flanders and Swann and Tom Leher are also well within Russell’s repertoire.

All jazz standards for frank Sinatra, Robbie Williams swing when you are winning album.

Russell is able to make his own backing tracks to suit your event. Please enquire upon booking.

Russell's Prices

Last updated: 2025

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£160
Up to 1 hour	£210
Up to 2 hours	£315
Up to 3 hours	£475

Customer questions

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

Can always be flexible within an hour or so. Last minute changes ( one week or less) will incur extra travel costs in not convenient.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes I can provide classical background music if required. I am also able to source a DJ if required, this will be an extra charge.

How much time do you need to set up?

Under 100 guests 20 mins. Over 100 guests 1 hour

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

Having worked in the industry for many years now, my repertoire is vast and I’m sure together we can craft the perfect set list. If a bespoke track is needed I am able to create this for a small charge.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes... I bring all my fully tested equipment.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Yes, this can be involved in our Initial discussion.

Musicianship

Genres:

Musical theatre, Opera, Film / TV music, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Classical, Jazz, Barbershop

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Instruments:

Singer (tenor)

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Event types:

Corporate event, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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Other skills:

Repetiteur, MC, Singing teaching, Examiner, Musical comedy, Actor

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