CHRISTINE ANU RETURNS TO THE BASEMENT BY POPULAR DEMAND... After soul songstress Christine Anu launched her REWIND - The Aretha Franklin Songbook tour here in May last year, then again in October, she has been touring around the country, receiving rave reviews and playing to packed houses, Now, Christine brings REWIND back to The Basement on Friday 14 June. Don’t miss this extraordinary show as Christine honours the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin.

In this must-see performance, Anu conjures soulful interpretations of Aretha's most memorable songs including the signature tunes Respect and (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman as well as Chain of Fools, Rock Steady, Today I Sing The Blues and many other unforgettable classic melodies. She'll also traverse tracks from her own incredible career including songs like the iconic My Island Home.

"Nobody says it or sings it better than Ms. Aretha Franklin. She is one of my greatest influences and an inspiration to black pride and feminine empowerment. I truly believe she is the greatest soul singer of our time!" says Anu, who provides all the grace, glitz and vocals of a true diva and is sure to captivate audiences from the start.

Anu launched REWIND - The Aretha Franklin Songbook to coincide with Aretha Franklin's 70th Birthday and it has since played in dozens of cities. Christine also released an album of the same name, paying homage to Aretha's music.

Australia's iconic Indigenous entertainer, Christine Anu has been delighting Australian audiences for two decades with an award-winning repertoire spanning across music, theatre, dance, film, television and children's entertainment and has garnered accolades in all quarters of show business, including a Green Room Award for Best Actress in a Musical for Rent and the Judith Johnson Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Musical at the 2010 Sydney Theatre Awards. Anu is also a multi-ARIA nominee and recipient, including 1995 Song of the Year for My Island Home, 1996 Best Female Artist for Stylin Up and 1998 Best Video for Bazmark's Now Until the Break of Day with David Hobson. Anu is also an eight-time Deadly Award recipient.

During an illustrious career spanning more than two decades, Christine has amassed a multitude of achievements, including platinum albums, sell-out musicals, Hollywood blockbusters, and high-profiled collaborations with showbiz and musical luminaries such as Baz Luhrmann (Moulin Rouge), Paul Kelly and David Atkins.

What people are saying about REWIND - The Aretha Franklin Songbook tour:-

"REWIND was amazing!"

"Christine got people dancing."

"She was stunning, absolutely stunning. Stunning, superb, sublime, SHE SHONE!"

"This is her. The elegant mistress of song. She delivered."

TICKETING INFO
Dinner & Show tickets include entry, seating and shared platters.

Dinner & Show tickets are only available via Moshtix.

Some Dinner & Show Bookings may be on a shared table. Please let us know at the time of the booking as a special request should you prefer not to share, and subject to availability we'll do our best to accommodate your request.

DOORS OPEN AT 7.30PM
MUSIC STARTS AFTER DINNER SERVICE, AROUND 9.30PM

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
When General Admission Ticket sales have closed on the day of the show they may still be available at the door on the night. Additionally dinner and show tickets may also be available. Please ring the club on (02) 9251 2797

All patrons must be over the age of 18

Once purchased tickets are non-refundable & non-transferable
(applies to both Standing and Dinner sales)

Please ensure you bring photo ID as proof of age

A booking fee applies to all advance tickets. (All quoted prices include tax).

Dress is Smart/Casual at Manager's discretion. No thongs.

RESTAURANT OPENING TIMES
Mon to Fri: Lunch from midday to 2.00pm, Dinner from 7.30pm.
Sat & Sun: Dinner from 7.30pm
Bistro: Open til late for the best light meals, late night suppers and coffees in town.

SEATING MAP FOR DINNER & SHOW BOOKINGS
Please note that tables for each section are first in, best dressed.