Justin Bond is Close to You
Brisbane audiences are in for a rare treat as Tony-nominated performer and queer icon Justin Bond brings his brand new show Justin Bond is Close to You, a highly personal tribute to The Carpenters, to Brisbane Powerhouse performing alongside Emmy- Award-winning pianist Lance Horn.
Justin, best known as the ‘female’ half of cult drag cabaret duo Kiki and Herb performs a complete song cycle in original order of the classic early Carpenters album Close To You; including the hit singles We’ve Only Just Begun and Close To You along with little-known oddities such as the album’s closer Another Song.
First hearing the album as a seven year old Justin was profoundly affected by Karen Carpenter’s voice describing it as “both reassuring and profoundly sad” – this deep connection with the material creating a sincere respectful and highly personal homage.
With much of his career performed in drag Justin Bond is Close To You is a simpler production in that this is Justin Bond purely as himself; his husky voice, somewhere in the gin-soaked world-wear ‘Marianne Faithful’ family adding new nuance to The Carpenters’ songs.
Whether you are a Carpenters fan, a Justin Bond fan or simply someone who loves music and the way it can make you feel, Justin Bond is Close To You is a show not to be missed.
"Mr Bond's fabulosity is matched by a trenchant wit, and his over the top stories are smartly edged with politics, sexual or otherwise." New York Times.
"Justin Bond is a transatlantic cabaret messiah." Time Out
Dates
Wed 11 March 2009 - Thu 12 March 2009
Times
7.30pm
Venue
Brisbane Powerhouse Centre for the Arts119 Lamington Street, New Farm
Powerhouse Theatre
Cost
Full $39, S/Galleries $30
Further information
Brisbane PowerhouseEmail: info [at] brisbanepowerhouse [dot] org
Phone: 07 3358 8600
Web: www.brisbanepowerhouse.org
Location
Brisbane Powerhouse119 Lamington Street (continuation of James Street)
Located next to New Farm Park on the Brisbane River.
New Farm Qld 4005
Contact details
Phone: 07 3358 8600Online: http://www.brisbanepowerhouse.org/
Seating guide
The Powerhouse Theatre has allocated seating. The Visy Theatre is general admission.Parking
Limited free parking on site.Public transport
CityCat: The New Farm Park CityCat stop is a short walk along the river from Brisbane Powerhouse.Bus: Bus services 195, 196 and 197 stop at New Farm Park. Follow the riverside walk from the CityCat jetty. Service 199 stops on Merthyr Road within walking distance via Lamington Street.
Bicycle: Bike racks are located at the Stores and Turbine buildings.
Taxi: Collect and drop off at the Stores Building. Free taxi phone is located in the foyer opposite box office.
For additional public transport information, please contact Translink on 13 12 30 or visit www.translink.qld.gov.au.
Accessibility
Brisbane Powerhouse is accessible on all levels for special needs patrons. They are happy to reserve seats for patrons using wheelchairs, crutches and walking frames but need to know your requirements a minimum of 24 hours in advance. Please let the Box Office know of your requirements when booking tickets.Designated parking spaces are available for patrons with special needs, and a lift operates from the Stores Building to the Devine Plaza. For patrons who are unable to walk, Powerhouse staff will make arrangements to accommodate your drop off and pick up requirements, with 24 hours advance notice.
General bookings
Phone - 07 3358 8600Online - www.brisbanepowerhouse.org
In Person – Brisbane Powerhouse Box Office at 119 Lamington St, New Farm
Doors open
Doors open 15 minutes prior to performance time.Eat & Drink
Bar Alto and Watt Modern Dining are both conveniently located at Brisbane Powerhouse.Bar Alto
Simply Italian
Tue – Sun 11am til late
Watt Modern Dining
Brisbane’s quintessential alfresco waterfront restaurant
Tue- Fri 10am til late
Sat – Sun 8am til late
