The Aretha Franklin Story
Award-winning show taking you on a journey through the life and music of Aretha Franklin, the most charted female of the 21st century, with high energy versions of Think, Natural Woman and R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Brought to you by Cleopatra Higgins of 90’s hit band Cleopatra (US & UK top 5 hits, endorsed by Madonna, Tom Jones and will.i.am ) and the multi award-winning cast of Night Owl Shows. Sell out runs at Edinburgh Fringe 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022 Adelaide Fringe 2019, 2020, Brighton Fringe 2019, 2021, 2022. Adelaide Weekly Music Award 2020. Edinburgh Mervs Award Winner 2019. ★★★★★ Adelaide Advertiser ★★★★★ Three Weeks ★★★★★ Fringefeed. Sunday Times Critical List, Metro Pick of The Fringe. “Night Owl Shows are fast becoming one of the load-bearing walls of the Adelaide Fringe.” Glam Adelaide 2020
Presented by: Night Owl Shows
Night Owl Shows aim to redefine the tribute genre, bringing integrity to the art of retro performance. Expect high energy (dancing in the aisles), but also expect to leave with a greater understanding of the context from which the music was born, a formula by which the group has gained world-wide critical acclaim. Sell-out runs at Edinburgh Fringe, Perth Fringe, Brighton Fringe, Adelaide Fringe, and Bear Valley Festival (California). They have picked up 16 awards at afore mentioned festivals as well as over 200 sold out shows and over 100 thousand tickets sold since “17. Described by Glam Adelaide as “one of the load bearing walls of Adelaide Fringe” Night Owl Shows have firmly established their presence as the biggest music production company on the international Fringe Festival circuit.
Ample free parking available, access for coaches, pop up bar and just 10 minutes from the CBD
Reviews & Fringefeed Reacts
What a show! What an exhilarating musical experience! This is one not to be missed! - Global Media Post
another stand out performance from Cleopatra - Tom King, Arts Review Edinburgh
Cleopatra’s outstanding vocals that are accompanied by her phenomenal band play a fitting tribute to the soul legend, Aretha Franklin - One 4 Review