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Adumbrations: first time out 2010

Adumbrations: first time out 2010

This was a worthwhile and interesting performance, allowing new writers a chance to have their work presented by an established company under the direction of very experienced people.

Harbinger

Harbinger

Brink’s world premiere of Sydney writer, Matthew Whittet’s, latest play got off to a fine start, with director, Chris Drummond’s, usual firm hand, clear vision and attention to detail in evidence.

The Visionaries – Ballet Mécanique

The Visionaries – Ballet Mécanique

The Festival has quickly grown in stature, becoming an important part of the annual music scene in Adelaide, this year going to air nationally on ABC Classic FM.

The Adventures of Dead Jim

The Adventures of Dead Jim

This work is an extended anti-drug and alcohol message, presented by means of examining a short space of time after three friends arrive home drunk.

Gisele Blanchard

Gisele Blanchard

Soprano, Gisele Blanchard, is currently visiting her home town and, while here, she presented a concert of operatic highlights.

Helpmann Academy Jazz Awards 2010

Helpmann Academy Jazz Awards 2010

The Elder Conservatorium of Music’s School of Jazz Studies has been producing some fine musicians over the years and this years awards were presented to another small group of highly talented emerging performers.

Ignition: But is it really dance?

Ignition: But is it really dance?

This was a remarkable evening and it contained so much that it really deserves to be seen more than once to absorb all of the intricacies and subtleties.

A State of Affairs

A State of Affairs

Joh Hartog, has hit on a winning script at a time near the end of a dreary winter when we could all use a good laugh, and there are plenty to be had here.

An Enemy of the People

An Enemy of the People

Henrik Ibsen wrote this play (En folkefiendes, 1882) as a protest against the reaction to his play, Ghosts, which challenged the hypocrisy of 19th Century morality.

Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet

William Shakespeare’s “star-cross’d lovers” are getting another airing, this time under the direction of Geordie Brookman for State Theatre in his own adaptation of the script, written in association with Nicki Bloom.

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