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FRINGE 2024
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ICARUS
It’s Alex’s 21st birthday. He wasn't expecting to make it this far. He's struggling to stay afloat amidst a haze of drugs, summer heat and difficult decisions, and his girlfriend Soph and friends Benny and Frankie are worried. A contemporary kitchen-sink drama with aspects of surrealist physical theatre, 'ICARUS' is a reflection on today's youth.
Following a sell-out season at the Guild Theatre in Melbourne, 'ICARUS' is bursting onto the Adelaide Fringe scene filled with the passion, anger and struggle of contemporary youth. A new work written by Tulipa Rodriguez-Quin and designed and performed by a team of passionate emerging creatives, it explores what it's like to lose yourself without a lifeline. Showing at the Star Theatres from the 16th-18th of February. |
Beauty & the Bachie
Join us at the bachelor pad to watch our Bachie head on multiple dates with some stereotypical beauties. One woman will be sent home after each song, narrowing down the pack to find his one true love...
A new parody musical written by Emma Knights with Samara Gill to follow up on successful productions of Laura Wiley's parody musicals Sex & The Musical and Buffy Kills Edward. If you are someone who hangs out for all the drama of reality TV dating shows then this show is for you! Featuring an all-local cast and perhaps an audience member or two, come and find out whether our Bachie will find his true love or just a bunch of roses. |
OWEaDEBT
★★★★★ AWARD WINNING CLOWN
Do you believe in true love? Listen and play along with Odette a chain-smoking half-swan, half-human creature stuck in limbo looking for someone to give her an undying vow of love to set her free. Come to a love story you will not forget where anyone can break her curse, maybe even you… Special thanks to the creative team of Mump & Smoot, and Meegan Sweet. "A HUGE TALENT" - Edmonton Journal "SPOT ON COMEDY" - APT613 |
An Evening on Broadway
An Evening on Broadway is all ALL-NEW 2024 production featuring a full theatrical showcase of solo artists (both vocally and theatrically) and a huge belting chorus. They are accompanied by our orchestra of some of the most talented professional musicians in Adelaide to bring you a unique collaboration of new songs, sets, and performances straight from Broadway. You can expect to hear hits from: Hamilton, Annie, Mamma Mia, Six, Miss Saigon, Evita, Newsies, Phantom, Little Mermaid, the Scarlet Pimpernel, Frozen, Pippin, Fiddler, Matilda, the Addams Family & more.
'An Evening on Broadway' is where musicality and nostalgia share the limelight, creating a stunning theatrical masterpiece that pays homage to the legendary figures of Broadway: A glamorous evening that won't soon be forgotten! |
Know Your Role & Our Place
Actually Acting presents 2 x one-act plays as a double bill.
'Know Your Role' written by Brandi Owensby. No sooner do we leave the womb than we're bombarded by society's expectations about gender. Through scenes and monologues that range from hilarious to heartbreaking, this one-act explores how these expectations affect teens' daily lives. Winner of Best Youth Play, Best Youth Performer Male, Best Youth Performer Female and Best Director at the Seymour One-Act Play Festival (2023) After the interval we present Terry Gabbard's 'Our Place'. The unassuming location of a dock extending out onto a small lake serves as the backdrop for five different stories, comedic, poignant and at times, heartbreaking. This engaging one-act play will touch you and keep you thinking for weeks to come. 'An Evening on Broadway' is where musicality and nostalgia share the limelight, creating a stunning theatrical masterpiece that pays homage to the legendary figures of Broadway: A glamorous evening that won't soon be forgotten! |
Silly Little Things
★★★★½ “Brilliant from start to finish” Theatre Matters
Impeccably written theatre with a biting comedic edge; SLT is an intimate hour of storytelling from your most charming, albeit dysfunctional, friend. With her world on the brink of collapse and her best friend nowhere in sight, Rosie searches for someone to fill the void and stop her from unravelling altogether. If you've splurged all your cash on tequila, turned to Hinge for a hug, or struggled to mend a crumbling friendship, this show will touch your heart, make you laugh, and remind you of the beauty in life's ups and downs. Returned from her 4 star international debut at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, this vibrant and heart-warming one-woman show is written and performed by Laura Knaggs. "Mesmerising... she was mighty" The Blurb. |
Someone Else's Story
"She’s superb” (The Barefoot Review)
“A force to be reckoned with.” (TASA Online) Embark on an unforgettable evening of cabaret through musical theatre as Bec Pynor, rising local talent, makes her debut at Adelaide Fringe. Through a carefully curated catalogue of songs from Broadway’s finest including: Chess, Wicked, Aladdin, Company and more, Bec unfolds the remarkable story of her journey to the stage. With powerhouse vocals, storytelling and dynamic stage presence, Bec’s performance is elevated by the live piano virtuosity of Daniel Brunner. Laugh, cry and be inspired as you witness the artistry of Bec Pynor in this enchanting and transformative musical experience |
Party Girl
Fairy Sprinkles is the kids party entertainer of every gross dad’s dreams. She's a hot mess, with a strap on (unicorn horn) and she is here to entertain. In this Award Winning rock n' roll monologue from Lucy Heffernan all the glitzy hell of a kids birthday party explodes out on stage to challenge traditional feminine behaviour, and explore the impact of mental illness on family.
A story about love and faith, don't miss this intimate, funny, and deeply moving work. 2023 AdlFring Weekly Award Winner (Best Theatre) ★★★★★ "This one woman show by the outstanding Lucy Heffernan is sure to be the next Fleabag" -GlamAdelaide ★★★★ 1/2 "Enthralled throughout, we joined in the songs, while in-between you could hear the glitter drop, such was the spell Lucy wove upon us all" - Clothesline Mag |
Guitar Feast
Guitar Feast is back for the Adelaide Fringe Festival 2024! After sold out shows and a 5-star review in last year’s Adelaide Fringe Festival, Adelaide-based guitarists Caleb Lavery-Brook, Megan Robson, James Rawley and Dylan Boller come together again to perform a platter of classical guitar pieces. From solo guitar through to guitar quartet, this year’s show features an even wider range of classical guitar styles, and a new work written exclusively for Guitar Feast 2024! Showcasing the classical guitar in all its wonder, there is sure to be something for everyone in this fun and exciting classical guitar programme.
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Yogambling
Just moved in, an IT engineer must do everything to help his landlord overcome the biggest challenge of his life, in order to live in a house free from mess and it’s not just the dirty dishes and pizza boxes. Yogambling is a comedy-drama tale of two housemates' conflicts and friendship.
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Flamencodanza
An elegant, dazzling and powerful Flamenco show with a contemporary flair.
“A performance packed with passion, elegance, inspiration and breathtaking beauty. The magic of the music and dance allow the audience to take a breathtaking journey.” Broadwayworld.com Award: “Best show of dance and physical theatre” Hollywood Fringe 2022 Flamencodanza is a duo collaboration that started five years ago at the Avignon Festival in France. Elements of Flamenco, Brazilian music and jazz give the music a variety of colours. These elements fuse together in a unique manner producing an award-winning show with beauty and inspiration. The contemporary flamenco dance is made of strength, elegance and beauty. |
The Ukulele Man
The story of the Northern English wartime entertainer and ukulele legend George Formby! With a toothy grin and a cheeky turnip face, he sang naughty songs and won the heart of the nation. From the youngest ever jockey to England’s most popular film star, and from a troubled marriage to a premature death, George Formby touched the hearts of millions… and when he died, more than 150,000 people lined the route of his funeral procession. It remains the largest funeral there has ever been for a show business personality… so it’s turned out nice again, hasn’t it?
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The Shoemaker Of Havana
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A Girl
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Illusions - a French Cabaret
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One Punch Wonder
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'CINDERELLA - THE UNTOLD STORY'
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Most Human Post-Human
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2024
MAMMA’S NOT HAPPY!
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The ‘Back 2 Back Short Show Festival’ is SA’s purely local performers/producers Theatre Festival, hosted at the home of live local theatre, Star Theatres One and Two.
Come and see your favourite performers
and some you’ve never heard of! Featuring cabaret acts, plays, dance and musical theatre. You can come for one show, or stay for more!
Each show is 1 hour (approx), so have a snack and a drink between shows and make a night of it! |
Last 2 Weeks of October
"It'll be our 9th year!"
Interested in being part of our festival? |