Gig Review: Adam Thompson, Bohemian Rhapsody, Saturday 8 February, Bendigo

The revival of classic music has seen a resurgence of late, especially heightened with movies such as the biopic film Bohemian Rhapsody- Queen hitting our screens. A movie filled with classic Queen hits, that not only cements Queen’s phenomenal catalogue in our hearts, but has awaken another generation to their extraordinary career. What it has also produced, is an extraordinary night’s entertainment in the form of Adam Thompson and his adaption of the film’s score.

Thompson is performing the movie soundtrack live in concert. Being an avid follower of Freddy Mercury, Thompson has been quoted as “I wont let him down” and last night it was Bendigo’s turn to see him prove us right.

With a modest stage, brilliant musicians supporting him and a glamorous (as usual) outfit, Thompson didn’t have to work too hard to get the crowd on their feet. Whilst, I was oogling Thompson’s gold and leopard print lace up’s, it was hard not to be mesmerised by one of Australia’s best frontman.

From the very first chord played, Thompson’s shining persona reached in and grabbed your heart and soul. Thompson has a way of making you feel that you are the only person in the room even turning a concert into an intimate setting, by sitting on the edge of the stage and singing to the crowd below. Bringing the rock in the house down to an acoustic number, Thompson and fellow Chocolate Starfish band member Zak Zedras, brought a sincerity to the night with “Love of my Life” which Mercury would have been truly proud of.

Everyone knows Queen’s classic songs, but hearing them last night with Thompson’s vocals, was truly a superb night of entertainment. With the crowd up on their feet, Thompson along with Zedras certainly entertained and gave the audience a night to remember even topping off the evening with a meet and greet.

If you have a chance to see Adam Thompson’s Bohemian Rhapsody, get on to it. A thoroughly entertaining night that top notch value for money.

Tickets for the 2020 Regional Tour of Bohemian Rhapsody are on sale now.

For more information, please visit www.chocolatestarfish.com.au

Friday 28^th February 2020
West Gippsland Performing Arts Centre, WARRAGUL VIC
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Saturday 29^th February 2020
The Wedge, SALE VIC
www.thewedge.com.au

Friday 13^th March 2020
Mildura Arts Centre, MILDURA VIC
www.milduraartscentre.com.au

Saturday 14^th March 2020
Horsham Town Hall, HORSHAM VIC
www.horshamtownhall.com.au

Friday 3^rd April 2020
Anita’s Theatre, THIRROUL NSW
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Wednesday 15^th April 2020
Queens Park Theatre, GERALDTON WA
www.qpt.cgg.wa.gov.au

Friday 17^th April 2020
Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, MANDURAH WA
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Saturday 18^th April 2020
Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre, BUNBURY WA
www.bunburyentertainment.com

Saturday 16^th May 2020
Wendouree Performing Arts Centre, WENDOUREE VIC
www.wcpa.com.au

Friday 29^th May 2020
Albury Entertainment Centre, ALBURY NSW
www.alburyentertainmentcentre.com.au

Friday 12^th June 2020
Townsville Civic Theatre, TOWNSVILLE QLD
www.townsville.qld.gov.au

Saturday 13^th June 2020
Cairns Performing Arts Centre, CAIRNS QLD
www.cairns.qld.gov.au

Friday 26^th June 2020
Princess Theatre, LAUNCESTON TAS
www.theatrenorth.com.au

Saturday 27^th June 2020
Theatre Royal, HOBART TAS
www.theatreroytal.com.au

BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY SET-LIST

SET 1: MONARCH SET 
A Kind Of Magic
Another One Bites The Dust
Bicycle Race
Don’t Stop Me Now
Fat Bottomed Girls
I Want It All
I Want To Break Free
Keep Yourself Alive
Killer Queen

SET 2: HER MAJESTY SET
Love Of My Life
Now I’m Here
One Vision
Save Me
Seven Seas of Rhye
Somebody To Love
The Show Must Go On
Tie Your Mother Down
Under Pressure
Who Wants To Live Forever
You’re My Best Friend

ENCORE: SPECIAL LIVE AID SALUTE 
Radio Gaga
Hammer To Fall
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
We Will Rock You
We Are The Champions

FINALE: A SALUTE TO FREDDIE MERCURY 
Bohemian Rhapsody

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Playing a variety of instruments (in an extraordinarily mediocre way), I discovered that my talent for photography and writing were better than my playing ability. Combining my two passions was a better creation than some of the songs I have written. Lover of music and anything I can bang my drumsticks to! Available for band tours, gigs and everything in between.

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