Posts tagged Garden of Unearthly Delights

RAW: Lady Carol @ Bosco Theatre, GoUD

Mar 3rd

Posted by Rubina in Cabaret

The Lady with step in her voice, Lady Carol presented a phenomenal performance.

Last year, we were introduced to her unique yodelling vocals during the nightly variety show, A Company of Strangers. It’s such a treat to see Lady Carol in all her finery for a full hour solo show… well, almost. Her ukelele is never far from her lap, and she ‘decorates’ the stage with a decent drum kit and electronic keys. The manly musicians are enthusiastic, but naturally Lady Carol retains the spotlight.

Lady Carol is also appears comfortable on stage: she engages the crowd well with her self-deprecating wit and amusing anecdotes.

A must-see show, see Lady Carol belt out her favourites, including Radiohead’s Creep, as well as a few originals.

Kryztoff Rating: 4.5K

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RAW: Sam Simmons- Fail

Feb 27th

Posted by Jenna in Comedy

Sam Simmons is an oddball.

Original, nostalgic and random are words that describe his fringe show Fail. The show jumps around with Sam dancing one minute and reading a story from a Heinmann Atlas the next.

The show is slightly autobiographical and fans of Simmons will be able to recognise his ‘where did that come from?!’ humour. However, those not familiar with Sam’s work on Triple J and ABC may become a little confused.  

The show features one very attractive cabbage, vintage slides and lists of things Sam has failed at.  Audiences are even able to leave the show with ideas on how to cure boredom, such as inner mind quiz shows and one very special game titled ‘carpet or floor.’ If you find Sam Simmons’ other work hilarious, then you’ll love this hour long show.

Kryztoff Rating: 4K

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RAW: Philip Escoffey: Six IMpossible Things Before Dinner @ Umbrella Revolution (GoUD)

Feb 25th

Posted by Ernest in Cabaret

Philip Escoffey’s show sure is a mind bender. From the first impossible sketch to the moment you open your fortune cookie after leaving, you wonder, is this possible?

Philip does not claim to be a psychic nor does he want you to believe that he cheats, so how does he do it? And by the end you are certain he can’t be cheating? Is this possible? you will ask again and again.

A very entertaining show with a fantastic level of energy. Another not to be missed even though you will be left wondering until you open your fortune cookie, just to be stunned once again.

Philip deserves a top rating for top entertainment.

Kryztoff Rating: 5 K

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RAW: Skitch Tease @ The Pod (GoUD)

Feb 25th

Posted by Ernest in Cabaret

Liz Skitch puts a lot of effort into her solo show, Skitch Tease. Quite litteraly starting of with a bit of a strip tease and then covered only with her accordion she presents an entertaining blend of stand up, stories and song. Liz decided to try it in the nude after reaching the conclusion that stand up comedy isn’t scary enough, she says. And she asks not to tell her mother.

The engaging Liz manages to keep a good pace with entertaining lines and a great level of energy.

Kryztoff Rating: 3 K

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RAW: Red Bastard @ Umbrella Revolution (GoUD)

Feb 25th

Posted by Ernest in Cabaret

Most times when you leave a show you know what the show was about and you pretty much have an idea what you would tell your friends about it. This however is not the case with Red Bastard. Is this the point, that you are left wondering, wondering was that supposed to make sense or did this really just happen? I wouldn’t describe it a show without a story line, the story is the Red Bastard, and a bastard he is. The audience was raised to some laughter, some a little strained.

At times the Red Bastard managed to bring the energy level extremely high. And some attempts of audience interaction are made however it still all revolves around the Red Bastard. At the end of though you do wonder, what did I just see? I was entertained but was there a point to it all? 

Kryztoff Rating: 2 K

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RAW: The Boy With Tape On His Face @ BOSCO (GoUD)

Feb 25th

Posted by Ernest in Cabaret

To describe this entertaining and engaging act with one word would have to be ‘Phenomenal’. Rarely do you see an act which engages the audience so deeply as well as giving everyone in the audience a part.

Don’t be mistaken, even though the boy has tape on his face, it is not a mime show. One of the amazing talents of this must see show are the simple items used as props in simple yet wonderfully entertaining gags and a number of good old musical pieces are included to make this a well rounded great hour.

Did I mention, this is a must see show and filled to the max every night.

Kryztoff Rating: 5 K

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RAW: The Grimstones @ The Bosco Theatre

Feb 22nd

Posted by JB in Theatre

In terms of puppetry, set construction and staging The Grimstones is a great feat. The puppets look great and it’s amazing how these performers can bring such life to these characters through their strings. It’s great to see this performance staged with sign language and narrator on hand to translate. It’s a cute show though it does have some pacing issues and the speaking narrator could have a stronger on stage persona, but it’s particularly worth sticking around for the Q+A session afterward to ask the show’s creator and signing narrator how she put together the whole show.

If you’re there for the story you might find that it drags. However I would happily take my mum along (She loves this kind of stuff!)

Kryztoff Rating: 3 K

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RAW: Sound & Fury’s Private Dick

Feb 21st

Posted by Rubina in Comedy

Talented theatrical trio Richard, Shelby and Jonathan are Sound & Fury, dedicated to parody.

Playing with ‘film noir’ conventions, it’s clear these guys know the meaning of fun. Occasionally singing, dancing, improvising, breaking down the “fourth wall” and/or breaking character, these three enthrall their audience.

Private Dick, which in essence is the sixty solid minutes of dirty double entendres, also features cross-dressing dames and nonsensical names.

If you find your mind is already in the gutter, get to this show at Le Cascadeur before 28 Feb. If not, let Sound & Fury drag you there… you won’t regret it! ;)

Kryztoff Rating: 4.5K

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RAW: Circus Trick Tease @ The Ringbox (GoUD)

Feb 20th

Posted by Ernest in Circus

A hilariously entertaining hour by a crew of three acrobats as they clown around on stage with some impressive tricks, a lot of teasing, a bit of a jive, some clumsiness, some jealousy, some rivalry, a lot of flirting and not just one tantrum. Meet a sensitive new age strongman and Miss Tinkle who are constantly at each other trying to steal the limelight and a clown who’s show is overshadowed, literally, by backstage shenanigans. The audience appreciated the energy of this unique circus’s crew and the acrobatics performed with skill and strength and plenty of humor.

Kryztoff Rating: 4 K
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RAW: Justin Hamilton – Idiot Man Child

Feb 15th

Posted by Rubina in Comedy

It’s hard to hate people, even harder to hate Justin!

Witty fella Justin returns to Adelaide, to his roots even, stand up comedy. Absent for the past few Fringes, Justin (or Hammo) is back with an all-new show, premiering in his own hometown.

His on-stage charisma oozes charm and mischief. His animated smart-arse satire guarantees sixty minutes of smiles.

Get to Hammo’s Happy Hour at the Fingerknuckle Nightclub… I mean, Le Cascadeur. ;)

Kryztoff Rating: 4.5K


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