Tag: Adelaide

FRINGE 2015: Hot Brown Honey – Royal Croquet Club – Ukiyo – 4K

The creativity of this show is as great as the party atmosphere it builds up until the audience can no longer resist moving to the beats. 4K

FRINGE 2015 – Elvis Hates Me – Producers Warehouse- 3K

Highlights have to be the vital energy, the diverse and distinct characterisations of Craig McArdle and a strong sense of physical and aesthetic style running throughout. 3K

FRINGE 2015: A F*#king Mad Tea Party – The Elephant British Pub – 4K

This Mad Tea Party has been created by University of Ballarat Arts Academy graduates Samantha Wojcik and Timothy Christopher Ryan. A madly entertaining mix of physical theatre, dance, burlesque and song set in a imaginative psychedelic Wonderland following Alice down the rabbit hole where she is confronted by some well known characters. Exploring the madness …

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FRINGE 2015: Kinski and I – The Studio, Holden Street Theatres – 3K

Kinski and I, is an interesting experience. It explores the life of German actor Klaus Kinski, through readings from the original (since banned) text of his autobiography and small snippets of other information provided by presenter C J Johnson. Less like a traditional theatre production and more like a documentary – biographical dialogue accompanied by …

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FRINGE 2015: Geraldine Quinn – MDMA: Modern Day Maiden Aunt – The Producers Warehouse – 5K

If there was an award for the most under-recognised and under-appreciated cabaret talent in Australia, Geraldine Quinn would have to top my nominations. For a decade, she’s been writing and performing slick musical comedy shows that always leave their audiences satisfied, and MDMA: Modern Day Maiden Aunt is another fine example of the genre. In …

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Fringe 2015 – Garden of Unearthly Delights Opening

Last night the Garden of Unearthly Delights opened its doors to the public for the first time in the 2015 season. Aesthetically not a huge amount has changed from previous years, the layout and venues remained largely the same, however there were some beautiful new additions. The incorporation of the trees in the park has …

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Faulty Towers The Dining Experience – The Ambassadors Hotel – 5K

By Olivia Henry   Inspired by the beloved BBC Series, Faulty Towers The Dining Experience is the perfect night out for all ages.This internationally loved performance is back on home turf for a fully interactive theatre show. The evening provides two hours of entertainment accompanied by a very enjoyable, 70’s style three-course meal. Karen Hamilton …

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PAGE HAMILTON (of HELMET) INTERVIEW

By Calen Vanstone   Not too many musicians can be credited for influencing numerous modern-day bands, or even be credited for the creation of a genre, and still be going strong with their own music to this day.   Page Hamilton, frontman and songwriter for alternative-metal band Helmet, is one of those few. Helmet began …

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OzAsia – Film – Petal Dance (Japan)

What happens when somebody reaches out to you for help and you miss their cry? What consequences follow from your accidental failure? These are the questions posed in the South Australian premiere of Ishikawa Hiroshi’s ‘Petal Dance’, an evocative examination of the nature of grief, suicide, abandoned friendship and the rekindling of old connections. Haraki, …

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Ballet Revolución – Her Majesty’s Theatre

From the first haunting moment on stage, the troupe of Ballet Revolución mesmerised a capacity crowd at Her Majesty’s Theatre for the Adelaide premiere of the 2013 season. Combining breathtaking feats of athleticism with sensual dance moves, Ballet Revolución’s incredibly talented Cuban dancers – supported by the Ballet Revolución Live-Band – entertained the crowd with …

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