Fiona Talbot

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LITTLE MAN a love letter from a 90’s kid-Nexus Arts -3.5K

By Fiona Talbot – Leigh Nexus Arts was filled to capacity for the premiere of Little Man –a love letter from a 90’s kid. Written and created by BJ Shaw, this cabaret show is that of love, loss and all things Spice Girls. Cleverly put together and under the direction of Catherine Campbell, Shaw takes …

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LIFE ACCORDING TO KATE-The Jade- 4K

By Fiona Talbot-Leigh After their successful premiere at the Adelaide Fringe earlier this year, Emma Knights and Megan Doherty knew that they were onto something good with their show ‘Life according to Kate’ and thankfully made the decision to perform it as part of this year’s Cabaret Fringe Festival. Under a canopy of chandeliers and …

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GASLIGHT – State Theatre Company South Australia – Her Majesty’s Theatre- 4K

By Fiona Talbot – Leigh How wonderful to be back in a theatre again and to be privy to State Theatre’s opening night of Gaslight at the newly  built’ Her Majesty’s’ made it a night to remember. Catherine Fitzgerald has brought to the stage a strong ensemble who worked well together to bring Patrick Hamilton’s …

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FRINGE THEATRE – The Loneliest Woman – Star Theatres – Star Theatre Two – 4K

By Fiona Talbot – Leigh Local playwright Peter Maddern draws on the exploits and adventures of Sir George Hubert Wilkins, an Australian explorer who in 1931 made an unsuccessful attempt to travel under arctic ice in a submarine. The play takes place mainly in the Wilkins home with the audience being privy to dialogue exchanged …

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FRINGE CABARET – He’s Every Woman – Gluttony – Masonic Lodge – Owl Room – 4K

By Fiona Talbot – Leigh  Justin Clausen more than lives up to the title of his exceptional show; He’s every woman. Joined by the incredibly talented Jamie Burgess, this show is one of those hidden gems that you will find this fringe. Hailing from Melbourne, these two talented performers have come together to create a …

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FRINGE MUSIC – Amity Dry: Highway Superstar – Gluttony – Empire Theatre 4K

By Fiona Talbot – Leigh Amity Dry has been through a lot these past years and riding on the success of her last two sell out shows; 39 Forever and Fortified, she is now in the mood for a little fun as her offering this time around is Highway Superstar. A high energy, fast paced …

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FRINGE CABARET – Gobsmacked – Black Box Theatre – Noel Lothian Hall, Adelaide Botanic Garden 4K

By Fiona Talbot – Leigh  If you are passionate about musical theatre, then Gobsmacked is the show to see this Fringe season. Nikki Aitken and Jamie Burgess have come together to write and perform this hilarious show and the results are just fabulous. The two have been friends for years; bonding over their shared love …

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FRINGE CABARET – AMORE E MORTE – The Garage International at the Adelaide Town Hall 3.5K

By Fiona Talbot – Leigh Amore e Morte is a daring new piece originally composed and performed by instrumentalist Riccardo Barone. He is now joined by Nikki Elli Souvertjis who wrote and performed the script through song. Souvertjis has a lovely soprano voice and she sure can belt out a high note at times reminiscent …

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FRINGE MUSIC – THE ARETHA FRANKLIN SONGBOOK – EMPIRE THEATRE – GLUTTONY 4K

Fiona Talbot – Leigh This multi award winning show premiers this year at the Adelaide Fringe, following a sensational sold out run at Edinburgh Fringe. Resplendent in her gold glittering dress with sparkly silver shoes; Cleopatra Higgins enthralled the audience from start to finish with her amazing vocals. Aretha Franklin had such an incredible vocal …

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Fringe Music: California Crooners – Gluttony Masonic Lodge – Great Hall 3 1/2 K

By Fiona Talbot – Leigh Adelaide’s own Hugh Sheridan returns once more to this year’s fringe festival in his previously sold out show California Crooners Club. He debuted the show here during the 2016 Adelaide Fringe and since then, audiences just can’t get enough of him. Thrust into the TV spotlight in 2008 in his …

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