Peter Maddern

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Feb 27

FESTIVAL – DANCE NATION – STATE THEATRE – Scott Theatre – 2.5K

As a 2019 Pulitzer Prize finalist Dance Nation will divide its audience. This reviewer can only think the pool for that Pulitzer was pretty shallow. 2.5K

Feb 27

FRINGE COMEDY: Impromptunes – The Completely Improvised Musical – Parasol Lounge at Gluttony – 3K

By Ben Watson The Impromptunes cast, along with their very capable pianist, create an entirely improvised musical each night (as the title explains). The performers introduce the improvisational concept before an audience suggestion is randomly chosen and the premier/finale show is commenced. As no two shows are the same, excitement of the unknown lures crowds …

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Feb 27

FRINGE COMEDY: AMOS GILL – RUINS – Rhino Room – 4.5K

Amos is a funny guy but what stands him out from the pack is a fearlessness about his humour. 4.5K

Feb 23

FRINGE CIRCUS – L.I.A.R. – Life is a Rehearsal – Factory at the Garden – 4K

Done well and staying clear of being just soft porn, these shows are great fun and always a highlight of the Fringe. L.I.A.R. adds to the list of memorable physical theatre acts of the past. 4K

Feb 22

FRINGE EVENTS – Adelaide Fringe History Walk – From Government House – Flamboyance Tours – 4.5K

Understanding a bit of its history will prove valuable and Katina’s terrific tour of memories and movements is an ideal way of getting that. In its 60th year, and in all likelihood with its peak behind us, this is a time to learn and reflect. 4.5K

Feb 21

Fringe Circus & Physical Theatre – Blanc de Blanc Encore – Fortuna Spiegeltent @ GOUD – 5K

Blanc de Blanc Encore will capture your imagination and leave you wanting more. A blend of cabaret, circus, burlesque and champagne — it’s extravagant, hedonistic and unlike anything else at the Fringe.

Feb 20

Fringe 2020 – Circus and Physical Theatre – The Black Blues Brothers – Cornucopia at Gluttony – 3.5K

By Ben Watson Acrobatically brilliant, theatrically poor. This show will provide entertainment, their airborne potential is magnificent. Whilst jumping, flipping and tumbling they will also attempt many scenes of comedy, often missing the mark. An adolescent crowd can accept this level of clunky mime-orientated humour however anyone looking for a fair dinkum comedy should most …

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Feb 19

LEHMO – Younger than Brad Pitt – Rhino Room – 4K

Lehmo is great; great fun and a great guy. 4K

Feb 18

Fringe Theatre – No.33 – nthspace Gallery – 3.5K

No.33 is an interactive and immersive theatre and multimedia experience that explores a family’s experience of mental health through several generations of women.

Feb 16

Fringe Circus & Physical Theatre – Barbaroi – Ukiyo at Gluttony – 3K

AfterDark Theatre’s production of ‘Barbaroi’ is a solid performance that showcases a range of physical theatre acts in a fun and intimate setting.