Peter Maddern

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Vere – Playhouse – Til 2nd November – 4K

Vere (or Faith) is ostensibly about the impact of rapid on-set dementia on a brilliant mind and man. But at its core, and the substance that makes the play ‘extraordinary’ is that that sadness gives the forum for a debate about beliefs, about people’s faith. 4K

OZASIA – Not According To Plan – Leigh Warren Dancers – 4K

This is one of the finer pieces of work by Leigh Warren and his Dancers. 4K

GMT Theatre – Spitfire Solo – The Forge – Marryatville HS – 4K

As with much of GMT’s theatre, the greatest enjoyment of the work comes after you have left the auditorium. 4K

AFF – Child’s Pose – 3.5K

The attention to routine activities, usually skipped over in Hollywood productions, give this a grit and sense of unease that is captivating. 3.5K

Angelina Ballerina the Mousical – Playhouse – 31 Dec – 5 Jan – Preview

In an all-singing, all-dancing musical theatre show, children’s book and television favourite Angelina Ballerina will perform live in a brand new ‘Mousical’ in the Dunstan Playhouse, 31 December 2013 – Sunday 5 January 2014 at Adelaide Festival Centre.

THEATRE – The Web – Bakehouse – From Oct 17

Lies are exposed and family secrets forced out in the open as manipulation, confusion, fear and prejudice grips and invades a sleepy outback community. See post for details

Steadfast Tin Soldier – Space – 30 Oct – 2 Nov – Preview

Award-winning German puppet theatre company Thalias Kompagnons are set to enchant Adelaide audiences for the first time with the Hans Christian Anderson classic fairytale Steadfast Tin Soldier presented by the Adelaide Festival Centre at the Space Theatre from 30 October – 2 November.

FILM – Inaugural British Film Festival – 22 Nov – 1 Dec – Palace Cinemas

Join us this November as we celebrate one of the world’s most illustrious and established cinema industries, with an exceptional program of contemporary and classic films screening exclusively at Palace Cinemas.

OZASIA – Parah – Her Majesty’s – 3.5K

Parah is strong and brave political theatre and the performances of all the cast ensure its messages are well delivered wherever the production may play. 3.5K

East of Berlin – Bakehouse Theatre – Til 21 September – 4K

East of Berlin may well be the best work seen at the Bakehouse Theatre this year. 4K