Tag: Adelaide fringe
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REVIEW: Heathers the Musical, Adelaide Fringe 2018
Originally published in Glam Adelaide Colour-coordinated croquet bats have never looked so good. In fact, the last time primary colours were used to this effect was The Wiggles. Fans of the original 80s teen flick (slasher flick? I guess it defies genre) will not disappoint in this musical update, which features all of the violent…
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REVIEW: Orpheus, Adelaide Fringe 2018
Originally published in Glam Adelaide There’s something sort of comforting about Orpheus. It’s like a hot cup of a tea at the end of a big, seedy night out. This modern adaptation of the ancient Greek legend weaves dirty pubs, backstreets and karaoke into the fearful Underwood of Hades. It’s simple in its concept, and features…
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REVIEW: Calamity, Adelaide Fringe 2016
Originally published in RIP IT UP The heat, the claustrophobia and the uneasiness of Calamity sets in almost immediately as you enter the cellar. The immediacy of this part-theatre, part-art performance piece is not only inspired, but inspiring. The Adelaide Independent Theatre Collective premier piece is a beacon of hope for emerging Adelaide artists, whilst telling a valuable story. Directed by…
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REVIEW: Kate Miller-Heidke, Adelaide Fringe 2016
Originally published in RIP IT UP First, a negative: the seats at the Spiegeltent are bloody uncomfortable. Phew. Glad that’s out of the way. Kate Miller-Heidke is a master. In voice, ability and presence, she is unparalleled on the Australian music scene. She emerged on stage last night with little fanfare – I mean, of course the…
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REVIEW: Drag Queen Stole My Dress, Adelaide Fringe 2016
Originally published in RIP IT UP Don’t let the title fool you – a drag queen may well have stolen her dress on an occasion, but that is only a small part of an expansive story that is expertly told by Gillian English. This wonderfully crafted one-woman show about sticking it out in a terrible…
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