Peter Maddern

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THEATRE – OzAsia – Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land – Playhouse – 4.5K

Adelaide audiences treated to a classic of contemporary Chinese theatre. 4.5K

THEATRE – The Gods of Strangers – State Theatre – Playhouse – 3.5K

Dina Panozzo gives one of the best performances seen on the boards of the Playhouse this year – 3.5K

DANCE – OZ ASIA – Andropolaroid 1.1 – Space Theatre – 3K

Yui Kawaguchi’s production ‘Andropolaroid 1.1’ is an other-worldly exploration of movement, light and sound. If you enjoy dance and visual art, and want to see something a little different (that isn’t too long), this is an enjoyable night out.

MUSIC – DANCE – Patina – OzAsia – Space – 3.5K

Being in a contemplative mood will certainly elevate the effect of Patina and help summon up the appreciation of the conception and performance the work deserves. 3.5K

DANCE – OZ ASIA – Sutra – Dunstan Playhouse – 4.5K

Sutra is a beautifully choreographed and put together production. For a production reaching its 10-year anniversary, its energy and unique artistic voice continue to push it beyond the realm of just ‘dance’, into something much more powerful.

THEATRE – Baling – OzAsia – Nexus – 4K

This is an excellent production, well conceived and thought through and delivered with credibility and respect for the people of the time they represented. 4K

DANCE – Salt – OzAsia – Odeon – 3.5K

While entrancing, it probably requires a well-trained dance eye to fully appreciate the work as Salt is not as accessible as Cry Jailolo was three years ago. 3.5K

THEATRE — OZ ASIA — While I Was Waiting— Dunstan Playhouse —4K

Both a political commentary and a portrayal of an ordinary young man’s life, ‘While I Was Waiting’ adds a much-needed human element to our understanding of the Syrian Civil War.

THEATRE – How the Other Half Loves – Galleon – Domain Marion – 4K

This is great entertainment – 4K

DANCE – OZ ASIA – Dancing Grandmothers – Dunstan Playhouse – 3.5K

Dancing Grandmothers is a celebration of movement, laughter and human connection, with dance as the common language. If you’re after an energetic and uplifting night, this is one not to miss.