‘Insert Sponsor Here’ Radio Variety Hour – 2012 Adelaide Fringe
In the days before television, when audiences flocked to theatres to watch their favourite serials performed for radio, they were also made privy to the magic behind the show.
In the days before television, when audiences flocked to theatres to watch their favourite serials performed for radio, they were also made privy to the magic behind the show.
David Ferrier demonstrates with 100% accuracy his ability to tell when someone is lying to him. Sadly, the rest of the show fails to truly engage or entertain.
Spirason is exhausting to watch and extremely funny for lovers of oddball humour.
This show for me, was everything I think the Fringe should be celebrating; quirky and original snippets of art and performance in hidden (and not so hidden) venues across Adelaide.
Do try to get tickets for this performance as you will be moved, uplifted, enlightened and, I suspect, want to see it again.
If you thought the film was good, wait until you see this magical production. It will send you out with a warm glow and a touch of optimism for the future of humanity.
Wee Andy is in hospital, the victim of a knife attack. His best friend, Mackie, is distraught and finds himself recruited by a gang seeking revenge.
Picture yourself sitting on a chequered picnic rug underneath a spreading sycamore tree and having Mr. Badger himself telling you all about the adventures of Ratty, Mole and Toad.
This performance is filled with humour, facts, some sneaky bits of education, and song, self-accompanied on guitar.
This is a fast paced and engaging piece that, it seems, appeals to all ages, from the very young, who relate to the puppets and physical side, to adults, who also engage with the text.
Ward has based her whole show around the idea of ‘The Hedgehog Dilemma’ and takes us on a journey through some of her relationships and the more ‘interesting’ periods in her life.
Hot from the cabaret stages of London and Paris, with another hit season at the Melbourne Fringe under her belt, one of Australia’s premier starlets of circus returns to Adelaide with her second full length show.
This is a very different approach to theatre and one that you should add to your Fringe list but, with such a small audience space, you will need to book soon.
This year marks Ali McGregor’s 6th year performing at the Adelaide Fringe with her new show ‘Ali McGregor’s Alchemy’.
The Lonely Man is a deeply moving theatrical cabaret piece.
Adelaide Fringe 2012 kicks off this tonight in spectacular fashion – as the sun goes down the streets of Adelaide will light up for the biggest party of the year – and everyone’s invited!
Chants Des Catacombes is sinister, fascinating and far from conventional.
Bulmers is bringing back the laughs in 2012 with a brand new national comedy and culture sponsorship campaign that kicks off tonight in Adelaide at the Bulmers Best of the Edinburgh Festival. Bulmers has also been announced as the official partner and cider of Rooftop Movies in Perth, Melbourne International Comedy Festival and the Sydney Comedy Festival.
Science buffs will have a whale of a time at the marine-themed Fringe parade and opening night party at the Science Exchange tonight.
Leonie Cohen takes to the keys, as Liesel Knieval enters in black trench coat and hat to introduce herself as Lolly P Jones, a 1930s style private detective.