Peter Maddern

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RAW: Doubt – St Jude’s Players – 4K

The St Jude’s Players do an excellent job. Using a stage area divided up into three scene sets, director, Robert McCarthy has got his three main players’ performances spot on with their character depictions. 4K

RAW: Adel Intl Guitar Festival – Aug 9 – 12 – Program Details

In a fitting homage to the world’s most popular instrument, the 2012 Adelaide International Guitar Festival will run over four consecutive jam-packed days from 9 to 12 August, boasting 88 musicians – some of the world’s leading guitarists – across 42 events. See post for details.

RAW: German Film festival – Palace – 26 April – 1 May – Preview

Under the guidance of the Festival’s new director, Dr. Arpad Sölter and presented by the Goethe-Institut in association with German Films, the 2012 outing will screen 37 of the most compelling features and documentaries to emerge from Germany and Switzerland over the past year. See post for details

RAW – The City – Bakehouse – 3.5K

For a taste of what we can look forward to at The Playhouse from Geordie Brookman , this captivating 80 minutes of The City is worth the effort. 3.5K

RAW – Me and My Shadow – Patch Theatre – At The Space Til 21st April – 4.5K

Me and my Shadow is brilliant children school holiday fare from which no one will feel any burden for attending and indeed very likely a great sense of reward. 4.5K

Film – The Lucky One – 4K

Based on a Nicholas Spark novel, this is nothing more and nothing less than a fine romantic drama. While Efron has beefed up for the role his good looks shine through, but on screen it is Schilling who stars. 4K

Music – Titanic Anniversary – Adelaide Symphony Orchestra – Fest Theatre – 5K

Titanic Anniversary was another spectacular performance presented by the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. 5K

Miss Burlesque Australia – Grand Final – 21st April – Sydney – 3 SA Finalists: SA State Record

The Title of Miss Burlesque Australia will be awarded to the best overall performer across a range of activities including Traditional, Neo and unique interpretation of Burlesque. See post for further details including those of our SA reps.

Dance – Leigh Warren & Dancers – PARI PASSU – 17-26 May – Preview

Leigh Warren and Dancers return to the Adelaide Festival Centre with Pari Passu – Touch – a world premiere dance work, connecting the tactile world of touch in a whirlwind of movement, breathtaking interactive technology and quadraphonic sound.

Cabaret Festival Preview

June need not be a dull month with the excitement, glitz and glamour of the 2012 Adelaide Cabaret Festival. Do yourself a favour and check out the amazing program – there’s something in there for everybody!