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2025
The Back2Back short show Festival
We’re back for the 11th annual season of Star Theatres’ October Festival.
From Friday October 17th to Sunday 26th
The Back2Back Short Show Festival is SA’s purely local performers/producers theatre festival, at the home of live local theatre, Star Theatres One & Two.
We’re back for the 11th annual season of Star Theatres’ October Festival.
From Friday October 17th to Sunday 26th
The Back2Back Short Show Festival is SA’s purely local performers/producers theatre festival, at the home of live local theatre, Star Theatres One & Two.
I gotta be Me
Laurence Nobes
Showtimes
Sat October 18th at 4pm
Friday October 24th at 7.30
In his sixth decade as a performer, Laurence Nobes is still working on being an overnight success. From living in a 'can't society' to being squeezed through the drama school pipeline, meet a performer for whom one size doesn't fit all. Bring your steel toe-caps for a name dropping, entertaining performance by an artist who rarely appears as himself.
Laurence Nobes
Showtimes
Sat October 18th at 4pm
Friday October 24th at 7.30
In his sixth decade as a performer, Laurence Nobes is still working on being an overnight success. From living in a 'can't society' to being squeezed through the drama school pipeline, meet a performer for whom one size doesn't fit all. Bring your steel toe-caps for a name dropping, entertaining performance by an artist who rarely appears as himself.
Dad & Daughter Duets
Emma Knights Productions
Sunday October 19th at 4.00pm
Peter & Emma Knights bring together two lifetimes of music with a generous dose of mischief. From classical favourites to video game music, musical theatre gems and iconic movie themes, expect flying fingers, heartfelt moments and just enough family banter to keep things interesting and make you glad you aren't sitting between them.
Emma Knights Productions
Sunday October 19th at 4.00pm
Peter & Emma Knights bring together two lifetimes of music with a generous dose of mischief. From classical favourites to video game music, musical theatre gems and iconic movie themes, expect flying fingers, heartfelt moments and just enough family banter to keep things interesting and make you glad you aren't sitting between them.
A Monty Python Cabaret
Singalong Circus.
Antony Hubmayer
One show only Saturday 25th at 4pm
Join the hilarious fun as ‘Dr H’ revives the great satirical songs from the Monty Python era in this piano cabaret show. Participation is a must, with cabaret antics, interactive patter, and lots of singalong.
The show is the brain-child of piano song-master Antony (Dr H) Hubmayer (Tom Lehrer Show - Singalonga Pub Quiz) and he’ll have you rolling and ‘silly-walking’ down the aisles, no experience necessary!
The show includes all the song classics such as: Lumberjack Song, Sit On My Face, Galaxy Song, Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life and many, many more…
So, book your tickets, bring your friends and family, and enjoy an uplifting and fun hour revisiting the songs and stories of one of the world’s most successful comedy groups: the Monty Python team.
Singalong Circus.
Antony Hubmayer
One show only Saturday 25th at 4pm
Join the hilarious fun as ‘Dr H’ revives the great satirical songs from the Monty Python era in this piano cabaret show. Participation is a must, with cabaret antics, interactive patter, and lots of singalong.
The show is the brain-child of piano song-master Antony (Dr H) Hubmayer (Tom Lehrer Show - Singalonga Pub Quiz) and he’ll have you rolling and ‘silly-walking’ down the aisles, no experience necessary!
The show includes all the song classics such as: Lumberjack Song, Sit On My Face, Galaxy Song, Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life and many, many more…
So, book your tickets, bring your friends and family, and enjoy an uplifting and fun hour revisiting the songs and stories of one of the world’s most successful comedy groups: the Monty Python team.
The Dumb Waiter
3 shows only
Friday October 17th at 6pm
Sunday October 19th at 2pm
Friday October 24th at 9pm
Performed by Tom Harris and Will Hodgson
The Dumb Waiter is an absurdist play written by Harold Pinter. It follows two hitmen on their latest job. Stuck in a cramped room with no windows, tensions rise and tempers flare as they realise they know less and less about their employer and the true nature of their position within the company.
By Arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical On Behalf of Samuel French A Concord Theatrical Company
3 shows only
Friday October 17th at 6pm
Sunday October 19th at 2pm
Friday October 24th at 9pm
Performed by Tom Harris and Will Hodgson
The Dumb Waiter is an absurdist play written by Harold Pinter. It follows two hitmen on their latest job. Stuck in a cramped room with no windows, tensions rise and tempers flare as they realise they know less and less about their employer and the true nature of their position within the company.
By Arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical On Behalf of Samuel French A Concord Theatrical Company
40 Hours to Australia
“The journey of a Brazilian woman on a 40-hour odyssey across continents”
Sunday 19th October at 6pm
Sunday 26th October at 6pm
40 Hours to Australia is a heartfelt story of Marta, a Brazilian woman in search of a dream: to make a decent living as an artist. Leaving behind her family, her culture, and a great love, she must travel the great distance between Brazil and Australia to embrace a new chapter in her life. On this long journey, she faces obstacles like route changes, language barriers, cultural differences, and xenophobia. She stumbles, falls, laughs at herself, gets up and keeps going with the ease and humour of someone who is used to going through a lot.
“The journey of a Brazilian woman on a 40-hour odyssey across continents”
Sunday 19th October at 6pm
Sunday 26th October at 6pm
40 Hours to Australia is a heartfelt story of Marta, a Brazilian woman in search of a dream: to make a decent living as an artist. Leaving behind her family, her culture, and a great love, she must travel the great distance between Brazil and Australia to embrace a new chapter in her life. On this long journey, she faces obstacles like route changes, language barriers, cultural differences, and xenophobia. She stumbles, falls, laughs at herself, gets up and keeps going with the ease and humour of someone who is used to going through a lot.
The Frank Sinatra Effect
Antony Hubmayer
One show only
Sunday 26th at 4pm
Celebrate the songs and stories of Frank Sinatra with award-winning international piano cabaret entertainer Antony (Dr H) Hubmayer. The show explores the Sinatra effect and his musical legacy featuring just the best bits from his many classic hit songs spanning over 50 years of recording and includes plenty of singalongs, laughs and colourful background stories retold and sung, 'Our Way'.
Antony Hubmayer
One show only
Sunday 26th at 4pm
Celebrate the songs and stories of Frank Sinatra with award-winning international piano cabaret entertainer Antony (Dr H) Hubmayer. The show explores the Sinatra effect and his musical legacy featuring just the best bits from his many classic hit songs spanning over 50 years of recording and includes plenty of singalongs, laughs and colourful background stories retold and sung, 'Our Way'.
Cry of the Hour
Showtimes
Friday October 24th at 6pm
Saturday October 25th at 6pm
The Cry of the Hour is a razor-sharp political satire that skewers the farce of justice. Ending with the haunting strains of Archie Roach’s Breaking into Doors, it unmasks societies that condemn violence while normalizing it daily. At once darkly comic and devastating, this global satire leaves audiences laughing at the absurdity of power—and shuddering at the truth that the joke is on us all.
Showtimes
Friday October 24th at 6pm
Saturday October 25th at 6pm
The Cry of the Hour is a razor-sharp political satire that skewers the farce of justice. Ending with the haunting strains of Archie Roach’s Breaking into Doors, it unmasks societies that condemn violence while normalizing it daily. At once darkly comic and devastating, this global satire leaves audiences laughing at the absurdity of power—and shuddering at the truth that the joke is on us all.
End of Back2Back short Show Festival
✨ Australian Burlesque - The Big Tease Soirée ✨
Presented by the Australian Burlesque Festival
Saturday October 30th at 7.30pm
The Big Tease Soirée returns to Adelaide in 2025, bringing 16 fabulous years of glamour, tease, and tantalising talent to the stage at Star Theatres! Celebrate the rich tradition of burlesque and tease with a star-studded lineup of local artists and international icons in an unforgettable night of vintage-inspired splendour.
“The biggest burlesque bash this side of the equator.” – Time Out Melbourne
Expect a dazzling spectacle of shimmering costumes, cheeky charm, and sizzling cabaret as performers seduce and dazzle their way into your heart. From classic striptease to modern burlesque artistry, this is a night that celebrates the golden era of tease and modern burlesque with a fresh, fearless twist.
“A glam-glorious night starring Australia’s best performers.” – The Dusk Zone Blogger
Whether you're a burlesque aficionado or brand new to this artform, The Big Tease Soirée will leave you breathless, bewitched, and begging for more.
🌟 Don’t miss this glittering celebration of beauty, boldness, and burlesque! 🌟
Booking information soon.
Presented by the Australian Burlesque Festival
Saturday October 30th at 7.30pm
The Big Tease Soirée returns to Adelaide in 2025, bringing 16 fabulous years of glamour, tease, and tantalising talent to the stage at Star Theatres! Celebrate the rich tradition of burlesque and tease with a star-studded lineup of local artists and international icons in an unforgettable night of vintage-inspired splendour.
“The biggest burlesque bash this side of the equator.” – Time Out Melbourne
Expect a dazzling spectacle of shimmering costumes, cheeky charm, and sizzling cabaret as performers seduce and dazzle their way into your heart. From classic striptease to modern burlesque artistry, this is a night that celebrates the golden era of tease and modern burlesque with a fresh, fearless twist.
“A glam-glorious night starring Australia’s best performers.” – The Dusk Zone Blogger
Whether you're a burlesque aficionado or brand new to this artform, The Big Tease Soirée will leave you breathless, bewitched, and begging for more.
🌟 Don’t miss this glittering celebration of beauty, boldness, and burlesque! 🌟
Booking information soon.
Panache Adelaide French Theatre presents
Piège pour un homme seul
(Trap for a lonely man) by Robert Thomas
Thursday Nov 6th 7.30
Friday Nov 7th 7.30
Saturday Nov 8th 2.30 and 7.30
Set in a chalet in the French mountains, Piège Pour Un Homme Seul (Trap for a Lonely Man) is a Hitchcock-like thriller where a man’s wife goes missing for ten days, the police are notified and called to investigate, when the wife is found and returns. This welcome eventuality does not provide a resolution and only frustrates the police investigation as the man claims that she is not his wife! She claims he is unwell, not himself and is in need of rest or perhaps being taken to an asylum. The police inspector has to unravel the two versions of events.
Directed by Greg Elliopt
Piège pour un homme seul
(Trap for a lonely man) by Robert Thomas
Thursday Nov 6th 7.30
Friday Nov 7th 7.30
Saturday Nov 8th 2.30 and 7.30
Set in a chalet in the French mountains, Piège Pour Un Homme Seul (Trap for a Lonely Man) is a Hitchcock-like thriller where a man’s wife goes missing for ten days, the police are notified and called to investigate, when the wife is found and returns. This welcome eventuality does not provide a resolution and only frustrates the police investigation as the man claims that she is not his wife! She claims he is unwell, not himself and is in need of rest or perhaps being taken to an asylum. The police inspector has to unravel the two versions of events.
Directed by Greg Elliopt
Canzoni D’Amore
November 15, at 6:00 and 8:00 PM
Canzoni D’Amore is a captivating celebration of Italian love songs, set in the intimate ambiance of Star Theatres. The show will showcase a talented ensemble performing classic and contemporary Italian melodies. This enchanting evening offers a heartfelt musical journey, perfect for couples, families, and music lovers to experience the romance and passion of Italy. Meet the artists and immerse yourself in a night of unforgettable melodies.
November 15, at 6:00 and 8:00 PM
Canzoni D’Amore is a captivating celebration of Italian love songs, set in the intimate ambiance of Star Theatres. The show will showcase a talented ensemble performing classic and contemporary Italian melodies. This enchanting evening offers a heartfelt musical journey, perfect for couples, families, and music lovers to experience the romance and passion of Italy. Meet the artists and immerse yourself in a night of unforgettable melodies.
The Mighty Good Talent School
Annual Performance
"At The Circus"
November22nd at 3pm
Join the students from Mighty Good as they take you on a dreamed journey to the land of Circus.
Is it real or just a dream?
Independent Theatre
Phèdre
by Jean Racine, in a new version by Ted Hughes
November 28,29; December 4,5,6 @7.30
Matinees Sunday Nov 30 @ 4.00;Saturday Dec 6 @ 2.00
Early Tuesday Dec 2 & Wednesday Dec 3 @ 6.30
Theseus, slayer of the Minotaur, rivals Hercules as a Greek hero. He has taken, as his second wife, the Cretan princess, Phaedra. While Theseus is absent on one of his epic quests, Phaedra develops an obsessive passion for Theseus' son, Hippolytus. The young man's horrified rejection of her advances unleashes an avalanche of emotions strong enough to bring down a kingdom.
Famed for its presentation of such world classics as Don Carlos and The Blood of Agamemnon, Independent Theatre presents Jean Racine's 1677 masterpiece in a thrilling, modern translation by poet laureate, Ted Hughes. It has been played, in London, by Diana Rigg and Helen Mirren.
CAST INCLUDES Lyn Wilson, Stuart Pearce and Callum Logan
Directed by
ROB CROSER
Phèdre
by Jean Racine, in a new version by Ted Hughes
November 28,29; December 4,5,6 @7.30
Matinees Sunday Nov 30 @ 4.00;Saturday Dec 6 @ 2.00
Early Tuesday Dec 2 & Wednesday Dec 3 @ 6.30
Theseus, slayer of the Minotaur, rivals Hercules as a Greek hero. He has taken, as his second wife, the Cretan princess, Phaedra. While Theseus is absent on one of his epic quests, Phaedra develops an obsessive passion for Theseus' son, Hippolytus. The young man's horrified rejection of her advances unleashes an avalanche of emotions strong enough to bring down a kingdom.
Famed for its presentation of such world classics as Don Carlos and The Blood of Agamemnon, Independent Theatre presents Jean Racine's 1677 masterpiece in a thrilling, modern translation by poet laureate, Ted Hughes. It has been played, in London, by Diana Rigg and Helen Mirren.
CAST INCLUDES Lyn Wilson, Stuart Pearce and Callum Logan
Directed by
ROB CROSER
Coming in 2026
The Last Audition
Paul Shearman
February. 19th Preview at 7:30 pm.
February. 21 & 22 at 4pm,
February. 26th to the 30th at 7:30pm,
March 1st at 4pm
A celebrated Shakespearean actor returns to the stage, determined to seize his final and greatest role: King Lear. Alone under the lights, he summons thunderous verse, relives past triumphs, and hears the voices of those who shaped his life. At first commanding and witty, he seems every bit the master of his craft, but as the rehearsal unfolds, the cracks begin to show. Memory falters, bravado wavers, and the line between performance and reality blurs. Both funny and heartbreaking, this intimate solo piece is a love letter to Shakespeare and a moving exploration of family, legacy, and the fragile brilliance of a life spent on stage. Audiences will laugh, reflect, and be deeply moved by one man’s last stand in the spotlight.
World Premiere performance.
Sturm Theatre Company
Little Miss Julie
Fri 6 March @ 7:30 PM
Sat 7 March @ 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Sun 8 March @ 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Fri 13 March @ 7:30 PM
Sat 14 March @ 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Sun 15 March @ 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Worlds collide as the kitchen of a Gilded Age New York City mansion becomes the battleground for a violent night of power, passion, and destruction. Moved from Midsummer’s Eve in Sweden to Independence Day in New York City, this one-hour twist on Strindberg’s classic harbours the same dangerous spirit of the original, pressing against the tragedy’s core tension with every breath: freedom demands structure, order becomes its cage, and destruction waits at every door with open arms, parted lips, drenched in the sweet scent of release.
Little Miss Julie
Fri 6 March @ 7:30 PM
Sat 7 March @ 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Sun 8 March @ 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Fri 13 March @ 7:30 PM
Sat 14 March @ 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Sun 15 March @ 4:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Worlds collide as the kitchen of a Gilded Age New York City mansion becomes the battleground for a violent night of power, passion, and destruction. Moved from Midsummer’s Eve in Sweden to Independence Day in New York City, this one-hour twist on Strindberg’s classic harbours the same dangerous spirit of the original, pressing against the tragedy’s core tension with every breath: freedom demands structure, order becomes its cage, and destruction waits at every door with open arms, parted lips, drenched in the sweet scent of release.
Don't get carried away.
Roy Barker
Thu 12th Mar6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (60 mins)
Fri 13th Mar6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (60 mins)
Sat 14th Mar6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (60 mins)
Sun 15th Mar6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (60 mins)
Thu 19th Mar7:30 pm - 8:30 pm (60 mins)
Fri 20th Mar7:30 pm - 8:30 pm (60 mins)
Sat 21st Mar7:30 pm - 8:30 pm (60 mins)
Sun 22nd Mar7:30 pm - 8:30 pm (60 mins)
From a bruised and battered ten-year-old singing "Where Is Love?" at a rough suburban school in Melbourne, to printing presses, film sets, boxing rings, and Shakespeare in China, this show is about Roy Barker's life in which the dream of performing was always tugging at his sleeve. Hilarious, heartfelt, and deeply human, this solo show is about family, resilience, and the irrepressible urge to be a performer. Blending storytelling, parody, music and memoir, Barker retraces the unlikely path from Migrant Kid Hiding From Bullies to a late-bloomer Actor. This is a story for anyone who’s ever felt invisible, ever had to hide their passion, or ever been told: 'Don't Get Carried Away'.
Roy Barker
Thu 12th Mar6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (60 mins)
Fri 13th Mar6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (60 mins)
Sat 14th Mar6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (60 mins)
Sun 15th Mar6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (60 mins)
Thu 19th Mar7:30 pm - 8:30 pm (60 mins)
Fri 20th Mar7:30 pm - 8:30 pm (60 mins)
Sat 21st Mar7:30 pm - 8:30 pm (60 mins)
Sun 22nd Mar7:30 pm - 8:30 pm (60 mins)
From a bruised and battered ten-year-old singing "Where Is Love?" at a rough suburban school in Melbourne, to printing presses, film sets, boxing rings, and Shakespeare in China, this show is about Roy Barker's life in which the dream of performing was always tugging at his sleeve. Hilarious, heartfelt, and deeply human, this solo show is about family, resilience, and the irrepressible urge to be a performer. Blending storytelling, parody, music and memoir, Barker retraces the unlikely path from Migrant Kid Hiding From Bullies to a late-bloomer Actor. This is a story for anyone who’s ever felt invisible, ever had to hide their passion, or ever been told: 'Don't Get Carried Away'.
SPARKBIRD
No Small Dinosaurs
Saturday March 21st 2:00pm and 6:00pm
Sunday March 22nd 6:00pm
Part play. Part romcom. Part stand-up set.
Have you ever wondered what's going on in someone else's head? SPARKBIRD* looks at Melvin and Chelsea’s relationship from both sides and tries to understand where everything went wrong, whose fault it might have been and if Melvin and Chelsea ever really saw things the same way. Love is a blame game, right?
If you love romantic comedies of the 90s and early 2000s, classic comedy or watching people suffer, you're sure to love Sparkbird.The bird that changes everything. The bird that makes you realise you are a human living in something else's world.
No Small Dinosaurs
Saturday March 21st 2:00pm and 6:00pm
Sunday March 22nd 6:00pm
Part play. Part romcom. Part stand-up set.
Have you ever wondered what's going on in someone else's head? SPARKBIRD* looks at Melvin and Chelsea’s relationship from both sides and tries to understand where everything went wrong, whose fault it might have been and if Melvin and Chelsea ever really saw things the same way. Love is a blame game, right?
If you love romantic comedies of the 90s and early 2000s, classic comedy or watching people suffer, you're sure to love Sparkbird.The bird that changes everything. The bird that makes you realise you are a human living in something else's world.
The Pole Shebang
Andrea James Lui
Show times TBA
One Person. One Pole. One Hour. Take a behind the scenes detour on this journey of a tomboy pole dancer, as she is unexpectedly called up to the biggest stage in the country - a stage full of the most iconic, glamorous, and glittering pole dancers in the land!
'The Pole Shebang' is a coming of middle age story by a neurodivergent gender rebellious Asian-Canadian/Australian navigating the glitzy shadows of the pole dance world, where she's always just a little bit late and a little bit left of centre stage.
Andrea James Lui
Show times TBA
One Person. One Pole. One Hour. Take a behind the scenes detour on this journey of a tomboy pole dancer, as she is unexpectedly called up to the biggest stage in the country - a stage full of the most iconic, glamorous, and glittering pole dancers in the land!
'The Pole Shebang' is a coming of middle age story by a neurodivergent gender rebellious Asian-Canadian/Australian navigating the glitzy shadows of the pole dance world, where she's always just a little bit late and a little bit left of centre stage.
- “a fun, high-energy romp... highly recommend” The Vibe Hamilton
- “the final number is... pure nerd culture joy” Steel City Reviews
- “funny, serious, thought-provoking and playful” The Hammer Monthly
Izwe Le Bhorholo
(Land of Hardships)
Thabang Ramaila
Fri 20th Mar6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (60 mins)
Sat 21st Mar7:30 pm - 8:30 pm (60 mins)
Sun 22nd Mar7:30 pm - 8:30 pm (60 mins)
"Izwe le Bhorholo" (Land of Hardships) it’s an 55min, African Contemporary dance production, about Shadrack, Meshack and Abednego. The production tells a tale of 3 God fearing men, from the Book of Daniel. In the Narrative, the three (3) Jewish men are thrown into fiery furnace by Nebuchadnezzar II, King of Babylon for refusing to bow to the King's Image. The production will be performed by 6 dancers, 4 versatile singer and 4-piece band, fusing dance, text, poetry and Soulful music.
(Land of Hardships)
Thabang Ramaila
Fri 20th Mar6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (60 mins)
Sat 21st Mar7:30 pm - 8:30 pm (60 mins)
Sun 22nd Mar7:30 pm - 8:30 pm (60 mins)
"Izwe le Bhorholo" (Land of Hardships) it’s an 55min, African Contemporary dance production, about Shadrack, Meshack and Abednego. The production tells a tale of 3 God fearing men, from the Book of Daniel. In the Narrative, the three (3) Jewish men are thrown into fiery furnace by Nebuchadnezzar II, King of Babylon for refusing to bow to the King's Image. The production will be performed by 6 dancers, 4 versatile singer and 4-piece band, fusing dance, text, poetry and Soulful music.
End of Fringe 2026
