MCGEE PROUDLY PRESENTS
“RESPECT is two hours of pure musical entertainment, with the power of Franklin’s music leading to a lot of dancing in the seats.”
★★★★★—Broadway World
“The ballads and up-tempo songs were sung with emotion and grit and you would be hard- pressed to find better singers for Aretha’s songbook.”
★★★★—MD Theatre Guide
The electrifying show RESPECT journeys through Aretha Franklin’s courageous life of love, tragedy and triumph, while showcasing her greatest hits over the last 50 years
Starring Australia’s ‘Soul Mama’, Angie Narayan, RESPECT masterfully explores the Diva’s life through her songs including her childhood, church, relationships and the turbulent music industry
RESPECT’s concert experience is about family, loyalty and victory, layered with glorious harmonies and sassy repartee
Joining Angie on stage are performers, Ezekiel Narayan, Shelley Davies and the incredible Faith Sosene, 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’ and ‘Chain of Fools’ just to name a few!
“OMG! I have goosebumps!
The show was off the charts! It was so personal, and hearing her story during the show just took EVERYTHING about the night to levels way beyond what I expected! The cast were all absolute stars!
This is probably one of the most amazing live shows we were privileged to experience!
Will never ever forget that phenomenon that is RESPECT!”
Angie Narayan is undoubtedly the strongest soul voice that Australia has ever heard. It is easy to understand why Angie continues to captivate audiences, having built a following as worthy as her reputation
A fierce powerhouse, audiences remember Angie from her Australian Idol performances, where Ian ‘Dicko’ Dickinson accurately bestowed her the ‘Soul Mama’ title which has never left her
“I’m blown away with Angie’s talent! She emulates the very soul of Aretha.
The whole show is captivating including a few surprises,
and well known songs that I didn’t know were Aretha’s!
5 Stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
The elevated concert experience brings a community together with timeless music that speaks to the complicated human condition, honoring the impassioned and transcendent music of one of America’s most beloved singer-songwriter
ACT ONE begins with a bang in the 1960s, taking you back in time where Aretha’s career all began. 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… ‘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!
Angie not only sings from the timeless Aretha songbook, but she also sings the praises of a woman who was a powerful figure for feminism and civil rights, in an era of discrimination and racism
Embodying the spirit of this bold and phenomenal woman, those lucky enough to see Angie perform are raving about the singer’s inimitable channelling of Aretha
Hold on to your seat as you journey into this earth-shattering Aretha experience that is RESPECT!
“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!”
Meet Australia’s soul legend - Angie NARAYAN
I can’t wait to share with you the journey of this incredible icon, the Queen of Soul - Aretha. The show is heart-warming, uplifting with a few giggles! Let’s have a blast together!
Until we meet,
Much love,
A
