What you want? Baby, I got it!
IT’S BACK, BABY!
The smash hit, RESPECT is set to soar again across Australia and New Zealand in 2024, off the back of its USA tour!
Starring the ARIA chart topping artist, Angie Narayan, RESPECT journeys through Aretha Franklin’s courageous life of love, tragedy, and triumph, while showcasing her greatest hits over the last 50 years.
Gold Coast Producer, Monique Cribb of McGee Productions, felt compelled to recreate the story of this bold, phenomenal woman, who not only sold 75 million albums worldwide, but was a powerful figure for feminism and civil rights.
“This is a story about family, loyalty and victory, layered with glorious harmonies and sassy repartee. I wanted to connect people to Aretha through an authentic mind, body and soul experience. The show takes you on an intimate musical odyssey through Aretha’s interesting life” she said.
Angie, who was accurately bestowed the ‘Soul Mama’ title by Ian ‘Dicko’ Dickinson on Australian Idol, has continued to blow audiences away internationally with her groundbreaking voice.
“Her voice is highly evocative of the socially conscious singer, whose chart-topping hits inspired generations. Aretha was Angie’s greatest musical influence who coincidentally, embodies so much of Aretha’s essence and heart. That is why I knew she was the perfect artist to play such a significant role” Monique said.
ACT ONE begins with a bang in the 1960s, taking you back in time where Aretha’s career all began. Introduced to Aretha’s family, you explore her childhood, the church, meeting her Manager/ Husband, the Civil Rights Movement, her biggest musical crush and the profound impact the song RESPECT had on the world! ‘Natural Woman’, Say A Little Prayer’ and ‘Son of a Preacher Man’ are just a taste of Aretha’s classics you can expect!
ACT TWO starts off in the 70s, which was a rather turbulent decade with bombed albums, failed relationships and her dear Father being shot. Moving into the 80s, ‘Sisters are Doin it for Themselves’, ‘Freeway of Love’, ‘Everyday People’ are just some of the hits guaranteed to have you up dancing out of your seat! There is one big surprise near the end of the show that no one expects but has people literally in tears!
Joining Angie on stage are performers, Ezekiel Narayan, Shelley Davies and the incredible Faith Sosene, the top 5 finalist who blew Australia away in The Voice Season 11, together with an electric band!
A mind, body and soul experience, RESPECT is guaranteed to get you up and out of your seat dancing! You can expect all your favourite hits like ‘Natural Woman’, ’Think’, ‘Say A Little Prayer’, ‘I Knew You Were Waiting for Me’, ‘Son of a Preacher Man’, ‘Chain of Fools’ with many laugh out loud moments!
RESPECT has received rave reviews from those who have seen it:
“I cried when she did that opera one, I just couldn’t believe it! The band was sensational, the singers - everything, just great! I’ll be back, I’m going again!”
“She is friggin AMAZING! Who else could pull of Aretha Franklin!”
“BLOODY FANTASTIC!”
“She sounds so much like Aretha, it’s incredible! Everything is AMAZING!”
The shows for the 2024 Australia & New Zealand tour are:
Baycourt Addison Theatre, Tauranga, NZ - Thursday 8 February
Bruce Mason Theatre, Takapuna, NZ - Friday 9 February
The Opera House, Wellington, NZ - Saturday 10 February
The Wedge Performing Arts Centre, Sale, VIC – Friday 1 March
West Gippsland Arts Theatre, Warragul, VIC – Saturday 2 March
Frankston Arts Centre, VIC – Sunday 3 March
Redcliffe Entertainment Centre, QLD – Saturday 9 March
The Events Centre Caloundra, QLD – Saturday 16 March
Cairns Performing Arts Centre, QLD – Saturday 13 April
The J Noosa, QLD – Saturday 27 April
Redland Performing Arts Centre, QLD – Saturday 21 September
More dates to be announced!
For further information on where to purchase tickets, check out https://respect-show.com/tour-dates for tickets!