@theSpace, Symposium Hall
August 4th – 27th at (13.35)
The name is Bond… James Bond. Who is James Bond and where did he originate from? James Bond was a fictional British Agent who worked for the British Secret Service and was the creation of Ian Fleming in 1953. Six decades on, Bond is an international phenomenon and is recognized as being one of the best known spies of our time. Night Owl Shows, recognizing Bond’s appeal, have created a show that takes you on a journey, deep into the world of espionage with more famous villains than an octopus has legs.
As soon as the first guitar chord was struck my gut feeling was this show is a guaranteed winner at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, 2023. With just a few people short of a full house this certainly was a beautiful way to start any Sunday afternoon, let alone the Edinburgh Fringe. 007 Voices of Bond is being hosted in the quaint auditorium that is Symposium Hall. Moderate in size, but acoustically perfect for the thought-provoking themes of the Bond movies. With a voice as smooth as silk, Phoebe Katis takes the lead vocals for some of the more famous soundtracks to have graced our screens, while delivering a short but informative account of the background and evolution of each song preformed. The accompanying band, consisting of guitar, keyboards, bass and drums, were as tight as a jam-jar lid, with no quarter given.
Well synchronized and beautifully executed, I couldn’t help but notice that the hairs on my arms and legs were twitching to stand up, goose bumps and a warm sense of joy filling every part of my being. Hands clapping, heads rocking and feet tapping were a clear sign of an audience that was totally emerged in the world of James Bond. Whether you’re a big fan of Bond or just a lover of cinema, this experience will stay with you for years to come.
Driving through the James Bond time capsule from Casino Royale in 1953, to the most recent outing No Time To Die, the now captivated audience were treated to such delights as Diamonds are Forever, Goldfinger, You Only Live Twice, Live and Let Die, For Your Eyes Only and, well you will have came and engage in Voices of Bond to be part of something that is truly special.
This show definitely honors the legacy of John Barry and Monty Norman, not forgetting to mention the incredible voices of Sheena Easton, Gladys Knight, Billie Eilish , Shirley Bassey, Carly Simon and Adele whom are all showcased by the highly talented Phoebe Katis. Direct in its approach, 007 was created and crafted with only one purpose in mind, to thrill you, excite you and expose your inner love for all things Bond.
Music at its best!
Raymond Speedie
Mumble Music 