Peter Maddern

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Oct 25

THEATRE – Kryptonite – The Space – 3.5K

Ursula Mills is masterful as she portrays the complex Chinese personality, part shy and withdrawn, part schemer and opportunist but always uncomfortable giving up the intricacies of her homeland to wholly a handsome man that she seems to both adore and loathe in equal portion.

Oct 13

FILM – Russian Film Festival – Preview – Marion – 7 – 9 Nov

This year the festival will celebrate the 90th anniversary of Mosfilm – Russia’s inaugural film studio – with an exhibition of 6 retrospective films and 14 brand new films.

Oct 12

THEATRE – Between Two Waves – Bakehouse – 4.5K

While Matt Crook’s apparent age may belie the academic he is portraying, everything else about his performance is masterful. No matter what levity he may bring to his conversations, Crook’s internalisation of a stress and worry borne of his research is scarily real. 4.5K

Aug 25

THEATRE – The Last Continent – Bakehouse from Sept 19

The Last Continent is under construction using all the left over bits and pieces from other continents. Basically it is being held together with spit. If this is not a big enough problem, there is also something going on with the space/time continuum. Probably something to do with those pesky wizards at the Unseen University. See post for details

Aug 13

THEATRE – The Very Cranky Bear – 4K

Possibly a little scary for very young children, this is nonetheless a heartwarming tale which adapts nicely to a 50 minute stage show – just long enough to keep the littlies entertained and sitting still. 4K

Jul 30

THEATRE – The Importance of Being Earnest – Playhouse – 4K

With few attempts to be anything other than true to the original material, director Geordie Brookman has assembled a star cast who revel in the opportunity for farce. 4K

Jul 19

GUITAR FESTIVAL – Pepe Romero and Yamandu Costa – 4.5K

For the road he delivered Francisco Tarrega’s tremolo classic Recuerdos de la Alhambra. It wrapped up a brilliant night of some of the finest guitar playing Adelaide has ever seen.

Jul 18

GUITAR FESTIVAL – Perroy & Pujol Trio – 4K

Perhaps a strange way to present these two artists, especially as there was no overlap between them, but the night was was nonetheless a great success, much enjoyed by the amply filled Playhouse. 4K

Jul 10

DANCE – Shadowland – Her Majesty’s –5K

One doubts whether there will be a better dance production to come to Adelaide this year. This show is in no others’ shadow.

Jul 08

2014 OZASIA FESTIVAL MARCHES TO THE BEAT OF THE CHINESE DRUM

Adelaide Festival Centre has unveiled the 2014 OzAsia Festival program, which celebrates Adelaide’s sister state, Shandong Province, China.