Peter Maddern

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Feb 17

Music – Tim Minchin vs Adelaide Symphony Orchestra – AEC

On the whole, Minchin’s inspired idea to bulk up his anthems of modern hypocrisy with an orchestral backing paid dividends as the show offered exquisite musical performance to match the thought-provoking comedic material.

Feb 16

Theatre – Pratchett Pieces Three – Bakehouse – Til 24th Feb

The interplay between another world, piercing social commentary of our times and great humour requires a deft touch and the Unseen team have the knack and the talent to pull it off.

Feb 15

Film – Help Get SA Films Into Tropfest 2012 Finals

The Media Resource Centre (MRC) is ecstatic to announce Juice Lords, a short film made through the MRC’s first Tropfest Jr workshop, is a finalist for the 2012 Trop Jnr and will screen in competition nationally on Sunday 19 February. To find out how to vote to support – see blog post.

Feb 13

ASO – The King’s Singers – Festival Theatre – Feb 10

With impeccable vocal blend, serene and precise sound, The King’s Singers and the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra provided an evening of magnificent music.

Feb 09

Film – Any Questions for Ben – 2.5K

Sadly, Any Questions for Ben is tiresome and way too long – one iteration of the budding love with Alex should have been cut. It possesses strong resonances of The Devil Wears Prada (with a gender switch) but neither the characters, the actiors nor the humour are enough to elevate it to anything like as memorable as much of the Working Dog team’s earlier work.

Feb 08

Future Music – Knife Party In Line Up

Knife Party to perform at Future Music – see post for details

Feb 08

KRYZTOFF’S FRINGE UNPACKED – MUSIC PICK PREVIEWS

With every known genre of music on offer during the 2012 Fringe, Kryztoff now helps you sort out the best, especially for those looking to do the Fringe thing and try out something a bit new. See our 15 best.

Feb 07

KRYZTOFF’S FRINGE UNPACKED – DANCE PICK PREVIEWS

Away from the obvious at The Garden exists the Fringe’s Dance program. Here are our top six picks.

Feb 07

Flickerfest 2012

There is a lot to like about short films. Try Flickerfest out as it tours the nation til May.

Feb 06

Santos Symphony Under The Stars – ASO – 25th Feb – Preview

The concert will be presented by ABC Classic FM’s Christopher Lawrence and feature conductor, Marc Taddei and one of Australia’s best-loved sopranos and regular guest on the ABC’s Spicks and Specks, Antoinette Halloran.