WORDS: Claire Curry
Adelaide’s favourite time of year is here and we think its the perfect time to plan a night out with your favourite mates or Mum friends. You’ve got the kids settled into a new school year, so treat yourselves to some laughs, songs and even perhaps a bit of risque business.
We’ve scoured the Adelaide Fringe guide for a variety of shows, so all you have to do is pick one and then ping! the group chat.
Burlesquemania
The mash up you didn’t know you needed in your life! Wrestlemania, the 80s and burlesque.
Watch this casting call to see who will climb the ladder match to success, and who will have their sashes and hopes dashed against the ropes. Ass-els will be worn. Tassels will be torn. These may be some of the best butts in the business… but they’re about to get their asses kicked!
Dress it up in your best 80’s get up, wrestling robe or burlesque gown for your chance to win the coveted costume crown!
Saturday 24th of February – Saturday 2nd of March
My Lover Cindi, Adelaide
Only Bones v1.9
Fresh from success at the Perth Fringe festival Matt Pasquet presents a journey of evolution from birth to consciousness in this breathtaking show. Yes, he’s got a banging body! But add these ingredients and you’ve got a winner:
- A dash of acrobatics
- A sprinkle of clown
- A fist full of Kung Fu
Friday 16th of February – Sunday 3rd of March
Fool’s Paradise, Victoria Square
Intolerant
Perhaps a little left-field, but we’re aware lots of people are navigating food intolerances, both personally and via our kids’ experiences. Sometimes it helps to work through this with a dose of humour…. Enter Uma Dobia and her playful cabaret, ‘Intolerant’ Uma uses her genre-hopping vocal, storytelling and comedic skills to confront her obsessions with chocolate and popcorn, the difficulties of explaining your allergies at dinner parties, and how to date without having an allergic reaction to semen (yes, really).
Saturday 2nd of March – Sunday 10th of March
Prompt Creative Centre, Adelaide
Black Puddin featuring Kween Kong
Fresh from Rupaul’s Drag Race Down Under, Logie-Nominated superstar Kween Kong is bringing her out-of-this-world choreography to an iconic Drag ‘n’ Dine event like no other! Watch Black Puddin’ LIVE at the Mamacita Restaurant and Bar. Adelaide’s newest Mexican offering that isn’t just about mouth-watering tacos and quesadillas; it’s the new go-to destination for those seeking an array of tequilas and a daring variety of hot sauces.
Friday 16th of February – Sunday 17th of March
Mamacita, Adelaide
Boombox Bootscoot: 80s Hits, Country Style
And one for our regional readers…
What do you get when you mix classic hits from the 1980s with a country-style band? Boombox Bootscoot! A 6-piece band featuring some of Adelaide’s finest musicians is hitting the road to the river, the sea and the valley with regional shows in Murray Bridge, Goolwa, Clare and Gawler. With ‘bootscooting’, singing, and dress-ups encouraged, audiences can expect a fun-filled, interactive extravaganza of neon nostalgia and rustic rhythms.
Friday 23rd of February – Saturday 2nd of March
Goolwa Centenary Hall, Goolwa
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