In 2002, Shelton’s portrayal of Frank Sinatra in Rat Pack Confidential based on the book by Sean Levy and adapted for stage by Paul Sirett the Nottingham Playhouse earned a ‘Best Actor in a Leading Role’ nomination by the Manchester Evening News Theatre Awards.
In 2002, Shelton received a "Best Actor in a Leading Role" nomination from the Manchester Evening News Theatre Awards for his performance as Frank Sinatra in the play "Rat Pack Confidential," which was based on Sean Levy's book and adapted by Paul Sirett at the Nottingham Playhouse.