JUSTIN VIVIAN BOND: SEX WITH STRANGERS

Soho Theatre Walthamstow

★★★★★

“There’s a deep connection that runs beneath the surface, and it’s felt in every gesture, every note, every pause”

Mx Justin Vivian Bond is a spectacular force of nature, commanding the stage with a presence that evokes the spirit of the magnificent Marianne Faithfull. With a selection of songs from Faithfull’s youth, Bond presents a beautifully curated cabaret, rich with emotion, wit, and reverence. Backed by five exceptional musicians, they deliver a performance that is both powerful and intimate, one that, without a doubt, Marianne herself would be proud of.

Between songs, elegantly chosen and performed, Bond shares poignant glimpses into their own childhood. These stories, sometimes humorous, sometimes heartbreaking, draw the audience closer, creating a sense of shared experience and emotional honesty that lingers in the room long after the final note.

Mx Bond is particularly perfect in this role, perhaps because Faithfull’s music and persona have been a part of their own journey, both metaphorically and literally. There’s a deep connection that runs beneath the surface, and it’s felt in every gesture, every note, every pause.

The feeling you’re left with as you leave the theatre is one of nostalgic warmth and raw beauty. You’ll likely want to go home, put on a vinyl of Broken English, and sing along, revisiting the voice of Marianne Faithfull through the lens of Mx Justin Vivian Bond’s exquisite tribute.

JUSTIN VIVIAN BOND: SEX WITH STRANGERS

★★★★★

Soho Theatre Walthamstow

JUSTIN VIVIAN BOND: SEX WITH STRANGERS

Soho Theatre Walthamstow

★★★★★

“There’s a deep connection that runs beneath the surface, and it’s felt in every gesture, every note, every pause”