Category: Performing Art

Performing Art

Kids Fringe Come and Try – 111 Franklin St – 3.5K

There were so many activities programmed for the youngsters, so I am sure you will be able to spend more time exploring and finding new and exciting things every day that this event is on. 3.5K

FRINGE 2013 – Alex Williamson & Friends – 4K

Although no particular topic or theme in the show, Williamson jests the audience with random stories ranging from his time living in the USA to his experiences with girls, including adventures at Comic-Con and interviewing celebrities. 4K

God of Carnage – Stirling Players – Til 9 March – 4K

All in all, a fabulous play given its full opportunity to amuse and shock in equal portions by a fine and dedicated cast. A worthwhile venture beyond the Fringe to the Hills. 4K

FRINGE TICKET BINGE – Thursday & Dead Ones – WIN TIX

Looking for free tix to excellent theatre this Fringe / Festival? The check out this special Kryztoff competition for free tix to Thursday and The Dead Ones.

FRINGE 2013: Theatre – Agnes of God – Holden Street – 3K

Following the death of a baby, born to a novice nun in a convent, Dr Martha Livingstone (Nicole Rutty) is brought in by the court to ascertain whether young Sister Agnes (Michaela Burger), who claims to have no knowledge of having born the child, is sane and should face charges of murder. Agnes is a …

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Adelaide Fringe 2013 – 3 Acquaintances – The Crown and Anchor

Someone recently said to me that there is so much comedy in the Adelaide Fringe in 2013 that there should be a separate comedy festival – and I am inclined to agree with them. The Adelaide Fringe has three distinct tiers of comedy now – the top national and international comedians who command sell-out shows …

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Adelaide Fringe – Macbeth’s Witches – The Garage International at NACC

Every now and again, the Adelaide Fringe provides something so unusual and so strange that it is almost impossible to review. Well, my new polarising bench-mark is Macbeth’s Witches, created and largely performed by the indomitable Shakti, who is joined by members of her VasantaMala Dance Company. The thing about this show, which purports to …

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FRINGE 2013: Theatre – 3 Tales of Woe – Ayers House – 2K

Shadow puppetry is not often presented nowadays and it’s nice that there are still young people out there who are taking the time to keep it going as an art form. Amber Forbes and her assistant present three tales via this medium. Each of the stories is pre-recorded with backing music added to heighten the …

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FRINGE 2013 – Shakespeare for Kids – Romeo and Juliet – Holden Street Theatres

I’m a Shakespearean purist. With the single exception of Ethan Hawke’s 2000 version of Hamlet and maybe one or two Kenneth Branagh adaptations floating around here or there, if it’s not adhering strictly to the Shakespearean script it’s generally not good enough for me. So I was a little anxious about how a show could …

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FRINGE 2013 – Mr Badger tells The Wind in the Willows – Adelaide Botanic Gardens

Everyone knows that kids are the hardest critics to please. Judging by this criterion, Chris John as Mr Badger won the 2013 Fringe Festival critics choice award, because he managed to enthral a very picky pair of 4 and 6 year old sisters and their stepmum and daddy. Presented under the shade of an enormous …

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