After postponing a swag of dates due to COVID-19 in 2020, Adam Thompson is gearing up to take his dynamic Bohemian Rhapsody show back out on the road in 2021. When it comes to magnetic front men, there are few that embody the power and passion quite like Chocolate Starfish’s Adam Thompson. He owns the stage, channels the music, and has audiences eating out the palm of his hand. Showcasing the music of his hero Freddie Mercury and Queen in Bohemian Rhapsody the blockbuster movie soundtrack, live in concert, has already seen Adam perform to sold-out houses and standing ovations.
Chocolate Starfish are known for paying homage to great music. They’ve put on a hugely successful run of Classic Album Series concerts, with an ode to Meat Loaf’s Bat Out Of Hell (2017) and INXS’s KICK (2018), bringing the music to life with their powerhouse performances. Now, the band are stepping aside to let their electric and engaging lead singer – lover of life, singer of great songs – pay tribute to the immeasurable talent of Queen, Freddie Mercury and the acclaimed soundtrack of the smash-hit Golden Globe winning music biopic Bohemian Rhapsody.
The Bohemian Rhapsody live in concert was originally just a one-off event, planned for April 2019 in Melbourne. Adam Thompson announced the show just as the biopic landed in theatres in 2018 and the concert sold-out within minutes. Much like the movie, which is reputed as the highest selling music biopic of all time, the live concert concept left music fans demanding more dates. Due to popular demand, Adam Thompson decided to take the live show out on the road.
Chocolate Starfish are widely reputed as one of the best live bands on the scene and Adam Thompson is revered for his showmanship. The band arrived smack bang in the middle of the grunge scene of the 1990s and carved a reputation for doing things their own way. Chocolate Starfish had six top 40 singles and two top 10 albums on the Australian charts, gold and platinum record sales and an ARIA for Most Popular Album.
The Bohemian Rhapsody concert will feature hit after hit from Queen’s back catalogue. With tracks such as Somebody to Love, Killer Queen, Fat Bottomed Girls, We Will Rock You, Another One Bites The Dust, I Want To Break Free and Under Pressure to name a few, it will be a spectacular evening from start to finish. Adam Thompson is looking forward to exchanging that love and energy of Queen with audiences.
Tickets for the 2021 tour of Bohemian Rhapsody are on sale now.
Friday 13th August 2021
The Palms at Crown, MELBOURNE VIC
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Friday 27th August 2021
Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre, MOUNT GAMBIER SA
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Saturday 28th August 2021
Wendouree Performing Arts Centre, WENDOUREE VIC
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Friday 3rd September 2021
Albury Entertainment Centre, ALBURY NSW
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Saturday 4th September 2021
Montreal Theatre, TUMUT NSW
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Friday 10th September 2021
Theatre North (at The Princess), LAUNCESTON TAS
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Saturday 11th September 2021
Theatre Royal, HOBART TAS
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Friday 24th September 2021
The Fortitude Music Hall, BRISBANE QLD
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Saturday 25th September 2021
NightQuarter, SUNSHINE COAST QLD
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Friday 1st October 2021
Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, MANDURAH WA
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Saturday 2nd October 2021
Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre, BUNBURY WA
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Friday 8th October 2021
Anitas Theatre, THIRROUL NSW
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Saturday 9th October 2021
The Art House, WYONG NSW
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Friday 15th October 2021
Ipswich Civic Centre, IPSWICH QLD
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Friday 22nd October 2021
Bunjil Place, NARRE WARREN VIC
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Saturday 23rd October 2021
Lighthouse Theatre, WARRNAMBOOL VIC
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Thursday 28th October 2021
Nautilus Arts Theatre, PORT LINCOLN SA
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Friday 29th October 2021
Middleback Theatre, WHYALLA SA
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Saturday 30th October 2021
Chaffey Theatre, RENMARK SA
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Friday 5th November 2021
Civic Theatre, NEWCASTLE NSW
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Saturday 6th November 2021
Dubbo Regional Theatre & Convention Centre, DUBBO NSW
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Thursday 18th November 2021
Cairns Performing Arts Centre, CAIRNS QLD
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Saturday 20th November 2021
Townsville Civic Theatre, TOWNSVILLE QLD
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Saturday 11th December 2021
Enmore Theatre, NEWTOWN NSW
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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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