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 recognition for his portrayal of Frank Sinatra in the stage production "Rat Pack Confidential" at the Nottingham Playhouse, earning a nomination for "Best Actor in a Leading Role" from the Manchester Evening News Theatre Awards.