Tag: Comedy

The Party – Fringe 2023 – 5K

We were invited to a party – and that is it certainly what it was. The Party conjured up memories of all the parties I’ve ever been to (and some that I’ve missed out on!). All the usual suspects were there including the inevitable gatecrasher, the crazies, the show-offs, the practical jokers, and the lovelorn. …

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Fringe 2023 : Creme de la Creme : The Vault, Fools Paradise : 5K

Unsure about what to see at the Fringe? Creme de la Creme is a great place to start because the show features a variety of superbly talented artists who are all appearing elsewhere across the Fringe. Expect to see performances by aerialists, magicians, acrobats, and jugglers combined with lashings of hilarity. Presented by Head First …

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Fringe 2021 – Wine Bluffs – Decanted – The Chamber at THE QUEENS – 3K

Are you a giant wine snob? Do you keep your vino “off-site”? Do you decant every drop of liquid that comes into your possession? Do you know someone who fits that description? If so, maybe Wine Bluffs – Decanted is for you. Join ‘Wine Bluffs’ Damian Callinan and Paul Calleja on a journey across Europe, …

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FRINGE 2021 – Attenborough and his Animals – Hillside Theatre at Gluttony – 3K

As you recline on a grassy hillside in Rymill Park, Clownfish Theatre cleverly bring to life a cast of animals from David Attenborough’s most iconic films with nothing but their two bodies.

ADLFRINGE2021 – Faulty Towers The Dining Experience – Adelaide Oval Pavilion – 5K

Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience is exactly as the name implies: Based on the classic British TV series, this immersive show aims to pull you through the television screen and into the chaotic life of Basil, Sybil and Manuel as they run their tired old hotel. As someone who has watched Fawlty Towers a million …

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Fringe Comedy – George Glass Proves the Existence of God – LVL 5 @ RCC – 3K

George Glass bring their unique brand of comedy with cleverly crafted lyrics, rock solid instrumental performances and high energy storytelling to their latest performance at this year’s Adelaide Fringe — ‘George Glass Proves the Existence of God’.

FRINGE 2020: Promise & Promiscuity – 4K – Gluttony Masonic

New Zealand actress, singer, and writer Penny Ashton is no stranger to Adelaide after previous Fringe and Adelaide Cabaret Festival seasons with this show, Promise & Promiscuity. Sometimes repeat seasons can be a hinderance, but in Ashton’s case what she’s left with is a polished, professional, and engaging show. A retelling, mash-up, and homage all at once, Promise …

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Adelaide Cabaret Festival : iOTA – Slap And Tickle : 4*

Utilising the Variety Show genre but with a back storyline which ties the different acts together, Slap And Tickle is a clever, witty, and very funny show. We meet Slap the clown (iOTA), Tickle the Gimp (Russell Leonard), and the third element of the show : a multi-piece jazz orchestra who provide sound effects as …

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FRINGE 2019 – “A Total Cop Out” – The Adelaide Room at the Duke of Brunswick Hotel – 3K

By Julia Cudsi Improv shows have long been a staple of the Adelaide Fringe. Generally inexpensive, they provide an excellent night out for audience members who want to have a few drinks and laugh at side-splittingly funny people making hilarious things up on the spot. As long as improv artists do not stray too far …

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LUCY GRANSBURY – “Drama”

LUCY GRANSBURY – “DRAMA” – Friday 8th March 2019 7:15pm At THE BALCONY – Griffins Hotel – Hindmarsh Square Adelaide Review by Gary Clarke    5 stars Lucy Gransbury is a consummate performer. She commands a room and serves up a veritable feast of cabaret, stand up, song, witty repartee and “Fantales” lollies!! Lucy informs …

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