Category: Performing Art

Performing Art

CABARET FRINGE PREVIEW – ¡VIDORRA! – Fri 24th & Sat 25th – Nexus

From the joy of an Alegria to the despair of the Solea, the dancers and musicians highlight Flamenco’s ability to express the variety of emotions in life. Proceeds to the Leukaemia Foundation

CABARET FESTIVAL – Love and Death by Toby Francis – 3.5K

For fans of Bat out of Hell, the writer, and Mr Loaf, Love and Death is an enjoyable trip down memory lane. 3.5K

Cabaret Festival – Sammy J: The Sammy J Songbook – 4K

By Olivia Henry   You might recognise Sammy J from his shows with Randy the purple puppet, the Adelaide Fringe, or ABC’s Playground Politics. Well, he’s back in Adelaide for the Cabaret Festival with The Sammy J Songbook.   Armed with a piano and a juice box, Sammy J takes the audience on a musical …

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CABARET FESTIVAL – Emma Pask: A Latin Fiesta – 4.5K

Olivia Henry   The award-winning Emma Pask is an Australian vocalist with a new album heavily influenced by Latin Jazz. With an impressive resume (having performed with big names such as James Morrison and George Benson), Pask is the real deal when it comes to nailing that Latin feel. Pask and her band produce music …

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CABARET FESTIVAL – Maeve Marsden and Libby Wood’s Mother’s Ruin – 4K

Mother’s Ruin is a terrific pre-dinner indulgence with plenty to recall as the night develops later. 4K

CABARET FESTIVAL – Robyn Archer – Dancing On A Volcano

For those set on an annual fix of Wiemar cabaret at our Cabaret Festival, Archer delivers a strong and compelling performance. 3.5K

CABARET FRINGE – Phelan Groovy – 3.5K / Cirque Nocturne

If Kurt Phelan’s Phelan Groovy is anything to go by, this year’s program will be as good as any that has preceded it. 3.5K

THEATRE – iTedE – Her Majesty’s – 3.5K

iTedE proved to be great fun entertainment for the converted and a delight also for those just getting to know the man for the first time. 3.5K

THEATRE – Things I Know To Be True – Playhouse – 4K

This is fine new theatre and the best of that kind that the Brookman’s have brought to the State Theatre since their arrival.

DANCE – Mortal Condition – The Space – 3.5K

For me the first part worked much better but lovers of modern dance will enjoy the whole experience. 3.5K