Festival

YOUR GUIDE TO THE GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS

YOUR GUIDE TO THE GARDEN OF UNEARTHLY DELIGHTS 14 February – 17 March The Garden of Unearthly Delights is a unique festival playground including multiple performance venues, bars, carnival rides, an array of world foods, market stalls, and the most unexpected sideshow surprises. The Garden offers a family friendly environment with plenty of shade, air conditioning in all venues and a diverse range of entertainment for the whole family. Located in the Eastern parklands, Kadlitpina, The Garden entertains locals and visitors to the city of Adelaide with a world- class program of theatre, dance, circus, comedy, live music and family shows across 31 summer days and starry nights. DON’T MISS CAPTAIN CAULIFLOWER AND MARVIN THE MISCHIEVOUS MOOSE Join the invincible Captain Cauli ower and his faithful companion Marvin on an unforgettable adventure lled with extreme silliness and unquestionable danger. He ies into outer space and swims deep under the ocean saving those in peril – but can he beat his arch- nemesis, the evil and odorous Onion Man? Joyous physical comedy for the whole family. 2 – 17 March Corona Theatre Garden of Unearthly Delights Tickets available from gardenofunearthlydelights.com.au LITTLE PEOPLE AMELIA RYAN’S 80’S BABY 16 Feb – 17 Mar The Factory BUBBLEGUM CABARET 16 Feb – 3 Mar Corona Theatre MONSKI MOUSE BABY DANCE DISCO 16 Feb – 17 Mar The Box SPLASH TEST DUMMIES 15 Feb – 17 Mar The Factory & Corona Theatre CHILDREN ARE STINKY 3 Mar – 17Mar The Factory BIG PEOPLE JUDITH LUCY VS MEN 15 Feb – 3 Mar The Vagabond THE THIN WHITE UKES 23 February Fortuna Spiegeltent RUSSELL MORRIS 14 March Fortuna Spiegelten MASSAOKE MIXTAPE 15 Feb – 16 Mar The Box LIFE – THE SHOW 15 Feb – 17 Mar Fortuna Spiegeltent WIN WIN A FAMILY PASS TO SPLASH TEST DUMMIES! Rub-a-dub-dub, The Dummies are back with a splish-splashing circus set to drown you in tears of laughter. From the makers of the hit show, Trash Test Dummies, comes a new production of oceanic proportions! Splash Test Dummies are here, ready to roll out their beach towels and spring into a brand new hour of circus filled hilarity for the whole family. See a brilliant array of catch-your-breath stunt work, acrobatics, juggling and the sidesplitting, slapstick comedy for which the dummies are famous. Join the Dummies and come dive from bathtubs to beaches in this new aquatic adventure. Thanks to The Garden of Unearthly Delights KIDDO has a Family Pass to giveaway! ENTER HERE FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN gardenofunearthlydelights.com.au @thegardenofud #GOUD19

February 12, 2019

Super Mum Amelia Ryan is Returning to Adelaide Fringe with Two More Must-See Shows

Super Mum Amelia Ryan is Returning to Adelaide Fringe with Two More Must-See Shows Simply The Breast and 80’s Baby are two shows any comedy loving parent must-see at this year’s Adelaide Fringe Festival. Buckle up those baby seats and enjoy the ride as Amelia Ryan, cabaret’s princess of parody takes you on an honest journey of comic relief, through childhood and motherhood. After selling out houses with ‘The Breast Is Yet To Come’, ‘A Storm in A D Cup’ and ‘Lady Liberty, Livvy & Pete’ Amelia is returning to Adelaide Fringe with all the best (breast) bits from all of them. We chatted to Amelia to see what she has been up to since last year and what we can expect this time around: It’s been a year since we last spoke to you, tell us about your new tour: I’ve got two new shows under my belt this year. For the Mama’s (and brave Dads), I’ve got ‘Simply The Breast’; a ‘best of’ featuring my favourite bits from all of my shows to date. It’s a good way to get the highlights reel, plus I’ve snuck a bunch of new motherhood material in for good measure (because let’s face it, motherhood dishes out the comedy gold!). I’m also really excited because this year, I’ve created a show for the kids! I wanted to do something I could take my 15 month old son Archie along to, so I’ve put together a singalong, dance-along show called 80s Baby! It features (you guessed it) all of the hits we danced along to back in the 80s. From WHAM! to Kylie Minogue, to Aussie favorites Peter Coombe, Don Spencer and the Tinlids. I’ve got a 3 piece band on stage with me, so it’s a great live music experience for the little ones, and it really is a joy to perform because the music is so fun! So wear your colourful 80s best and bring your dancing shoes, because you’ll be on your feet from start to finish! What can we expect this year that we didn’t see last year? Last years show was all about pregnancy…the good, bad and downright painful. This year, I’m taking my favourite bits from all of my shows, and sharing the full story; from childhood to motherhood. You’ll hear stories ranging from exotic dancing on table tops to exhaustedly cleaning up foods slops, from sordid Las Vegas romps, to sleepy late-night lactation, from growing up in a very ‘modern family’ to settling down and creating my own family. It’s an honest, relatable and hilarious celebration of womanhood and the constant quest for self-betterment. Basically if you’ve ever made questionable choices during #winetime, have a family that’s more ‘Kardashian’ then Brady Bunch, or lay awake at night wondering WTF has happened to your boobs (or pelvic floor) post-children (honestly though, where do they go?), then this one’s for you! How has mum life been treating you? I love Mum life. Though it’s completely exhausting and consuming, it keeps me present and grounded and the love is unparalleled What I find most difficult however, is combining Mum life with actual life. As Archie gets older, and his needs are greater (food, routine, stimulation, stability etc), I’ve had to reassess what we can all manage. I found it easier when he was younger and all he needed was a boob and a bed! I’ve really struggled with the balance over the past 6 months if I’m honest, but that’s motherhood, right? A constant learning curve. Is your bubs coming touring with you this time? I’ve had to make some fairly tough calls to leave Archie at home with his Dad this year. I head to Melbourne for 5 days next week, and then Perth for 7 days a few weeks later. The anxiety of leaving him is killing me! But, we have to prioritise both his needs for stability and my own mental health. Between the cost of touring the whole family and also premiering two new shows, we had to make the call for me to fly solo. It will either work or it won’t, and we’ll then be informed to make different decisions for next time. I’m learning that sometimes you can’t actual ‘do it all’! What is the secret to juggling mum life and showbiz life? Support, support, and support. I have a very supportive and understanding fiancé, and I’ve been extremely lucky that my Mum retired in 2017. She’s been able to tour with us, or come and stay when we’re in ‘peak season’. She lives in NSW, but comes over regularly. I NEVER take this for granted and am extremely grateful. We also have very supportive family and friends here in Adelaide. I write, perform and produce my own shows, so like many busy Mama’s, my day can start at 6am when Archie wakes and finish at 12am when I finish my daily to-do list. It’s a constant hustle that feels never ending. We also just need to be really organised (still working on this one) and actively schedule in times of the year where I won’t take on any gigs. The family needs some down time! What are you most looking forward to at this year’s Adelaide Fringe? Without a doubt being able to dress up in crazy 80s clothes! Oh…and giving the Mama’s a well deserved girls night out, with a wine and a good laugh during Simply The Breast. Amelia has two shows at the Fringe – Simply The Breast and Amelia Ryan’s 80’s Baby – tickets are available at adelaidefringe.com.au ameliaryan.com

February 10, 2019

Rebecca Morse: Festival + Family = Fun

Festival + Family = Fun Straight out of the eating, drinking and socialising haze of the Festive Season comes the eating, drinking and socialising haze of the Festival Season. Welcome ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, to Frantic February and Mad March, where I will attempt to perform my own magic tricks to stop my little ones saying, “I’m bored” and stop my teen binge-watching Brooklyn 99 by dazzling them with the fun-filled family adventure that is exploring the offerings of the Adelaide Fringe. How lucky are we that our hometown plays host to Australia’s biggest and most successful open access arts festival? We can see some of the biggest names in comedy, catch a sexy cabaret show on a night out with the grown-ups or just stroll through the Garden of Unearthly Delights, Gluttony and the RCC and pick a show for the kids. I want my children to grow up exposed to and appreciative of the kind of culture and art that has to be experienced outside the confines of a screen in the palm of their hands. So, how do I choose what we see? Well, I’ll be honest, the suitability and age- appropriateness of some of my selections has been determined by trial and error over the years. Some of the errors include taking the teen to an otherwise harmless performance that included a flash of full frontal male nudity. I think my speedy parental reflexes managed to cover her eyes just in time. I was very thorough in my examination of when it was safe for her to resume watching because I take supervision seriously. (Best also to be careful when selecting shows with puppetry in the title, if you get my drift.) I must also confess that some mildly offensive language has slipped through my strict parenting net, but given I have been known to swear like a sailor on rare occasions (very rare occasions when I am under extreme mental duress like performing any form of housework) my little ruffians did not raise an eyebrow. You know what you could try? Take the family to see a magician/illusionist and see if they can make you vanish for just enough time to allow you to sneak out and grab a rosè and a bowl of carbs. Rest-assured, I do also consult the section of the Fringe guide that’s pitched specifically at young and impressionable audiences. For example, I enjoy exposing my flexibility- challenged offspring to child circus performers to encourage them to, at the very least, persevere with learning how to do a cartwheel, use a hula- hoop, or perform a dif cult balancing act on an unstable tightrope of emotion to equip them for the challenges of adulthood. Or one of the many choral and musical shows on offer may provide you and your family with an unique opportunity to raise your voices together in song rather than frustration. During festival season, Womad is another wonderful way to expose your children to peace and harmony. My kids love experiencing the sounds of world music and the smells of exotic food, although it’s the chocolate-filled donuts that always seem to be the aroma most enticing for them. Tickets aren’t cheap but the entertainment is world-class (hence the name), kids under 12 get in for free and there are discounts for under 18s. And if you, the small people, or the other half are suffering from Festival fatigue or are more into the sports than the arts, don’t despair, the Superloop Adelaide 500 and the return of footy season are just around the corner. Happy Festival families!

February 6, 2019

MEET: Creative Ambassador Gavin Wanganeen

Creative Ambassador Gavin Wanganeen When you hear the name Gavin Wanganeen, you immediately think – Port Power legend. However, in addition to his many on-field accolades and legendary AFL status, Gavin is also father to 5 gorgeous children, Mia, Tex, Kitty, Lulu and Posey, husband to the very sweet Pippa and now in his second life, carving out a beautiful career as an acclaimed contemporary visual artist. His pieces are not only aesthetically appealing, but they take you to a place beyond the here and now, as Gavin explores links to his Aboriginal heritage and the Kokatha people through his art. He was recently announced as an Ambassador for The Fringe and we were so thrilled to have the opportunity to sit down and chat all things Arts, Adelaide and The Fringe with Gavin and his lovely wife Pippa. PIPPA What is your favourite Fringe memory? When I first came back to Adelaide after being away in South Africa and then Melbourne for a few years, I co-hosted an online show that covered the Adelaide Fringe; Fringe TV. It was so fun to be back in Adelaide, connecting with other artists and performers (many of whom I studied with at Uni) and covering all the shows. I did a story on a beautiful show that was held at the Adelaide Gaol, and I included a little piece with my cute stepchildren; Mia and Tex. They were so young then, and I remember how magical it was seeing their eyes open up to the wonder of the Arts scene. Now, I get to continue the wonder with my three little girls, who are also great supporters of the Arts and the Adelaide Fringe. What are you looking forward to seeing this year? All of it, but particularly Yabarra, Gathering Of Light! It is just the most wonderful time to be in Adelaide, and to enjoy the best of South Australia. The local and International performers bring an incredible vibe to the city, and I love going to as many shows as I can. You must be very excited that Gavin has been recognised as an Arts Ambassador for the Fringe this year, how does his art influence the family? Gavin’s transition from AFL player to Artist is such a wonderful story, and we are all so proud of him. It’s been fantastic to see him supported and embraced by the Arts community, particularly with his appointment as an Ambassador of the Adelaide Fringe (my favourite festival IN THE WORLD)! Gavin’s Art, has given our family more connection to his Aboriginal culture, and has opened up conversations about his incredible family history. His art allows us to honour and celebrate his Aboriginal heritage. Do you have a creative outlet that you can share with us? I have always been a lover of fashion, travel and the arts! They bring me great joy, and through them I am constantly inspired to create. I love styling interiors, children’s fashion, and pulling looks together for myself too. I love that platforms such as Instagram give us an opportunity to engage with each of these creative outlets, everyday. Have the kids inherited Gavin’s artistic genes? Haha I think they have inherited his sporting AND artistic genes! But, time will tell! GAVIN How did you get involved with the Adelaide Fringe and what about your role are you most excited about? Now that I am being recognised as a Contemporary Indigenous Artist, it has been such an honour to be embraced by the wider Arts community, including the Adelaide Fringe Festival. I’m just so thrilled to be able to represent visual artists, but most importantly the Indigenous community, through my role as Ambassador. Adelaide really comes alive during the Fringe festival and the buzz it creates is indescribable. What is your favourite Fringe memory? When our youngest daughter Posey was only 7 days old, Pippa and I decided to take all 5 children into The Garden, for dinner and to see some shows together. It was wonderful to enjoy being together as a family, in such a vibrant and exciting space. I can’t remember what shows we saw (we were pretty sleep deprived) but I will never forget how happy we all were to be at the Adelaide Fringe with our newest tiny family member! Top show to see with kids? Bubble Show How does the Fringe support Indigenous culture? The Adelaide Fringe has always showcased incredible Indigenous talent and venues, through their continued support of groups like Yellaka, Djuki Mala, and a number of other Indigenous artists in various artistic fields. Their decision to include me as an ambassador, is so humbling and a further example of their commitment to supporting Indigenous Culture. I cannot wait to see the Opening Ceremony which will be a phenomenal celebration of Indigenous Culture, one you will not want to miss! When did your passion for art surface? A few years after my football career ended, my wife Pippa encouraged me to finish a painting I had begun but never finished, many years before. I finished it, and started painting more and haven’t looked back since. I love how it brings me closer to my culture, and I have learned so much about my family history during this time. What inspires you? I paint about the stars and the night sky. I imagine I am sitting up in the highest point in the universe, looking down through the stars, to Country. My Great Grandfather lived an incredible and challenging life, and his courage, grace and humility are a huge inspiration to me, and my art. Do you create art at home with the kids? Yes! The little girls have thrown their toys, fingers and clothes into my artworks, and it all adds special character and story to the work! They have grown up watching me paint at the kitchen table, and I feel it is a great way for them to learn about their Kokatha heritage. As Fringe

February 6, 2019

What You Need to Know About Fringe Opening Night

Let There Be Light on Opening Night! The opening night of the Adelaide Fringe will see our beloved River Torrens transform into an immersive cultural corridor to light up the faces of those young and old. Grab your picnic rugs and mozzie repellant and flock to the riverbank for the Tindo Utpurndee: Sunset Ceremony followed by Yabarra: Gathering of Light. Yabarra: Gathering of Light will illuminate the Torrens riverbank reeds, surrounding grasslands and paths to share stories from a time long ago, bringing to life native animals and Aboriginal storytelling through mesmerising interactive installations of projection, sound and light. This display will run over 31 nights of Adelaide Fringe, creating a FREE walking adventure for all ages. Adelaide Fringe has engaged Co-Artistic Director of YELLAKA and Senior Kaurna Custodian of Ceremony Karl Telfer as Cultural Creative Producer on the project to collaborate and create cultural content for Yabarra: Gathering of Light. Mr Telfer said, “The riverbank trail will offer interactive points to share the knowledge of the seasons through a changing sensory experience that creates ways of understanding this place – how the stars, clouds, winds, seas, burning off and waters change over the years.” Your Opening Night Itinerary Opening Night Party – Friday 15 Feb, 6pm to 11pm  FREE Event / Family Friendly Karrawirra Parri, River Torrens  (War Memorial Drive between Frome Rd Bridge & King William Rd Bridge) The summer festival season starts with a bang as Adelaide Fringe throws a fabulous party including the Adelaide Night Markets, artist performances and the switching-on of their latest light projection project, Yabarra – Gathering of Light. Live performances on the Music SA (Frusic) and the Fringe caravan stages from 6pm – 10 pm. Bar facilities available from Fringe Beverage partners. Strictly no BYO. Tindo Utpurndee (Sunset Ceremony) – Fri 15 Feb, 8.15pm  FREE Event / Family Friendly Karrawirra Parri, River Torrens  (War Memorial Drive between Frome Rd Bridge & King William Rd Bridge) Opening Night will feature the Adelaide Fringe’s traditional Tindo Utpurndee, or ‘Sunset Ceremony’ to recognise the living culture of the First Nations, pay respect to the spirit of the land and give thanks to elders past and present. Yabarra – Gathering of Light – 15 Feb – 17 Mar, 8.30pm to Midnight  FREE Event / Family Friendly Karrawirra Parri, River Torrens (Adelaide University footbridge) A story for the senses, as projected light and sound guide you through an interactive cultural landscape, sharing stories of Kaurna country along Tarndaparri (the original name for the River Torrens). For more information head to: Adelaidefringe.com @adlfringe

February 6, 2019

Get Jiggly With It Because ‘Jelly or Jam’ is Coming to RCC Fringe

JELLY OR JAM 16 Feb – 10 Mar Saturday & Sunday – 2:30pm Little Theatre, RCC Fringe The team behind A Simple Space are back with their hit kids show – Jelly or Jam! Don’t miss this roller coaster family show lled with real stories about being a kid and plenty of squishy, messy jelly that will inspire people, young and old, to ask the question ‘what makes you, you?’ Jelly or Jam is led by interviews with kids about what it takes to make a friend and will inspire little ones to acknowledge the importance of community and friendship. From award-winning local and international circus creators, Jascha Boyce and Joren Dawson, Jelly or Jam takes you on an acrobatic adventure into the brains of young humans and even gives you a chance to play with some wobbly jelly too! Tickets available from: rccfringe.com.au

February 6, 2019

20 of the Best Free Things to do at this year’s Royal Adelaide Show

20 of the best free things to do at this year’s Royal Adelaide Show Approximately half a million people visit the Royal Adelaide Show each year to spectate, go on rides, visit the animals, enter competitions and much more. The Royal Adelaide Show really has something for everyone big and small! Better yet there is bucketloads of fun to be had for FREE! We have compiled a list of 20 of the best FREE things to do at this year’s Royal Adelaide Show. 1. BankSA #AGSPLORERS Track This is a fun way for the kids to learn about farm animals and agriculture. Follow the BankSA # AGSPLORERS Track around the Show and go into the daily draw to win a family value pack to the 2018 Show. Where: starting at the BankSA Farmyard Nursery (F14) When: From 9am daily 2. Lights – Camera – Action! Performed four times daily, this musical extravagant will take show-goers on a whimsical adventure at the movies. Where: Goyder Stage (N5) When: 11am, 1pm, 3pm & 6pm daily 3. Woodcutting Always a Show favourite, be sure to check out the amazing skills of woodcutters from across Australia and New Zealand. Where: Isuzu Ute Woodcutting Arena (D12) When: from 9.30am daily 4. Free Wi-fi Need some extra data to upload your Show selfies? Pay a visit to the Advanced Technology Pavilion to take advantage of the free Wi-Fi. While you’re there, check out the 3D printer and a McLaren F1 Car on display. Where: Advanced Technology Pavilion (B6) When: from 9am daily 5. The Enchanting Smurfs Villiage In an exciting new endeavour, check out this fun and free chill-out area designated for pre-schoolers, young children and those young at heart. Where: Kid’s Carnival (N3) When: 11am – 5pm daily 6. The Learning Centre Pat a pig, hold a baby chick or see demonstrations on the Learning Centre stage. This place is all about kids learning and engaging with farm animals. Where: The Learning Centre (D10) When: 9am – 5pm daily 7. Royal Adelaide Art Prize See the talented works of local artists on display in South Australia’s biggest art prize. You can even vote for your favourite piece and go into the running to win a Wallis Cinemas Double Gold Pass. Where: Goyder Pavilion (O6) When: 9am – 8pm daily 8. Milk a cow Visit the Legendairy Milking Barn to learn about South Australia’s dairy industry and get the chance to try your hand at milking a cow. Where: Legendairy Milking Barn (I16) When: 10am, 11.30am, 1pm, 3pm & 4.30pm daily 9. Archives Museum Discover the history of the Royal Adelaide Show and learn more about the Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society of South Australia. You can even see cart 13 of the Mad Mouse. Where: Archives Museum (E9) When: 9am – 5pm daily 10. Pet Centre Whether it has feathers, fur or scales, you’ll find it in the Pet Centre. Take a break and enjoy the entertainment on the Pet Centre stage, including Cool4Kids’ Amazing Animal Adventures. Where: Pet Centre (E6) When: 9am – 7pm daily 11. Foodies Where there’s agriculture, there’s food. Sample some of Australia’s finest delicacies in the Foodland Pavilion, Goyder Pavilion or the Dairy Food Hall. Where: Foodland Pavilion (D8), Goyder Food & Wine (N6) and Dairy Food Hall (B8) When: 9am – 8pm daily 12.Farm VR experience firsthand what it takes for their food to get from paddock to plate through a new virtual reality experience at this year’s Show, presented by Spring Gully. Where: Golden Grains Pavilion (E10) When: 9am – 7pm daily 13. Horticulture Celebrate the importance of bees with Sophie Thomson’s garden display, stare at a scarecrow made by local schools and kindergartens and create a virtual garden for yourself to improve your wellbeing at the interactive Plant Life Balance display. Where: Goyder Pavilion (N4) When: 9am – 8pm daily 14. Golden North Stage Located next to Hamilton Boulevard, this new stage features a great range of entertainment including Girl Nation, Mikayla Jade, James BuSTAR and Show favourites, the Zimbabwe Brothers. Visit the stage at 1.30pm daily to be involved in the Golden North ice-cream eating competition. Where: Golden North Stage (H7) When: from 11am daily 15. RAA Fireworks Wherever you are at the Show, finish your Show day with the RAA fireworks 90s smash hits and flame jet display! Where: Main Arena (J12) When: 9pm Fridays and Saturday, 8pm Sunday to Thursday 16. Street Parade Kicking off at 12.30pm daily, see Show mascot Wheaty McWheatface and his mascot friends in the daily street parade, let by the South Australian Police Band. Where: along the Atrium and Kingsway (C7 – O7) When: 12.30pm daily 17. Acoustic Music Grab a bite from the Kingsway multicultural food court and chill out to the tunes of Adelaide’s local up-and- coming talent. Where: Kingsway (E7) When: 11.30am – 2.30pm and 5.30pm – 8.30pm daily 18. Cellar Door Experience Olive oil, Wine or beer & cider… take your pick! Participate in one of the nine, 20-minute educational tasting sessions on offer daily showcasing South Australian producers. Where: Foodland Pavilion (C9) When: Olive Oil: 10.45am, 11.30am, 12.15pm; Wine: 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm, 4.30pm, 5.30pm; Beer & Cider: 6.30pm 19. NightShift From 6pm every night the Main Arena, see all things fast and fun, including Isuzu Team D-Max, FPV (Drone) Racing, V8 ute challenge, Car Soccer, Raptor vs T-Rex, Lawn Mower Racing and ShowtimeFMX. Where: Main Arena (J12) When: from 6pm daily 20. Live Art Demonstrations Five of South Australia’s most accomplished artists from the Royal South Australian Society of Arts will be setting up their easels around the Show, painting various themes inspired by their location. Where: Jubilee Pavilion (L4) When: 9am – 8pm daily Pre purchase tickets today: Theshow.com.au @royaladelaideshow

September 3, 2018

IT’S SHOW TIME!

It’s Show Time! Roll up, roll up, that time of year is almost here! The Royal Adelaide Show is exciting for all and there’s something on for those big and small! From performances to Smurfs, we have compiled a KIDDO friendly list of all the must-see entertainment at this years Royal Adelaide Show. MID-SHOW KID’S ENTERTAINMENT Kiddos who visit the Royal Adelaide Show on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday AND Thursday (3-6 Sept) are in for a treat, with a host of favourites set to star in the new mid-show kid’s entertainment program. Join Jimmy Gigglestraight from his wonky recycled house for some laughter, friendship and imagination as he hosts the first 3 days of the mid-show kid’s entertainment program on the Goyder Stage! HOOT AND HOOTABELLE’S OWL PAL PLAYDATE On the Goyder Stage Monday 3, Tuesday 4, Wednesday 5, Thursday 6 September ONLY at 12pm Hoot and Hootabelle are best owl-pals who love playing and singing together and this year at the Royal Adelaide Show they invite the boys and girls to join in on the awesome fun! With lots of singing and dancing to some of their famous tunes, this show will have the whole audience bopping along. DREAMWORKS TROLLS – FIND YOUR HAPPY PLACE! On the Goyder Stage Monday 3, Tuesday 4, Wednesday 5, Thursday 6 September ONLY at 2pm Join the stars of DreamWorks Trolls – Poppy and Branch in this fun stage show that features all the hit songs from the DreamWorks Trolls movie. Hosts Rosie and Daisy audition for a talent quest and with the help of their favourite Trolls, they overcome their fear of stage fright. PJ MASKS – MEET THE HEROES On the Goyder Stage Monday 3, Tuesday 4, Wednesday 5, Thursday 6 September ONLY at 4pm Featuring Catboy, Owlette and Gekko. Learn what it takes to be a hero and a member of the PJ Masks team. In this interactive training session, everyone will not only have fun but will uncover the secrets of thwarting the night time villains. Sing, dance and perform the PJ Masks special superpower moves at this year’s Royal Adelaide Show to discover the real meaning of being a hero! THE SMURFS – ENCHANTING VILLAGE ACTIVITY CENTRE Goyder Plaza, 11.30am to 4.30pm daily Kids’ Corner turns blue this year by playing host to The Smurfs Enchanting Village, a fun, free, chill out area designated for pre-schoolers, young children and those young at heart. Explore the world of Smurfs as the classic cartoon and comic strip comes to life throughout Kids’ Corner. Bring your camera for a photograph alongside fun life-size characters and the Smurf’s very own mushroom houses! BANKSA’S AGSPLORERS TRACK Take a royal stroll through BankSA’s Agsplorer’s Track and meet some little friends at the BankSA Farmyard Nursery. Plus enjoy BankSA Discount Ride Tickets, purchased from IGA/Foodland supermarkets and Ticketek up to and during the Show. WIN A ROYAL ADELAIDE SHOW FAMILY VALUE PACK! • Entry for a family of 4 (2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children) • Food & drinks for 4 people • 2 x $10 Showbag vouchers • $40 of BankSA Ride coupons • Parking at the Netball SA carpark, Mile End excluding Saturdays when it’s at 1 Richmond Road (includes FREE Shuttle bus to and from the Showground) RRP VALUE: $152 ENTER HERE Pre purchase tickets today: Theshow.com.au @royaladelaideshow

September 2, 2018

REVIEW: The I Hate Children Children’s Show

REVIEW: The I Hate Children Children’s Show Date: Monday March 12, 2018 Location: The Flamingo at Gluttony Loud, colourful and like one big sugar rush, The I Hate Children Children’s Show is not your ordinary kids show. Paul Dabek, with his talented band The Kidnappers, perform an energetic show full of comedy, magic and rock & roll – appealing to both little and big people. Songs including Pocket Money Blues and Magic Bag of Disappointment have the crowd laughing at the same time, but for different reasons. Paul is an excellent performer; quick witted and cheeky. But beware – audience members are enticed on stage, and he doesn’t hold back with the kids. They are often the butt of the jokes … but at the delight of the cackling parents. The kids don’t care though. They dance and sing and laugh along and by show’s end Paul has them eating out the palm of his hand. The final song includes flying marshmallows, floating flamingoes, acrobatics, a guitar solo and a bubble machine. All the ingredients for a cool kids – and maybe parents – party. So Paul proves (I think) he doesn’t really hate children! Shows run until Sunday, March 18. Instagram: @theihatechildrenshow Facebook: @ihatechildren By Kate Younie @big_little_words

March 13, 2018

REVIEW: Djuki Mala, Opening Night

Djuki Mala, Opening Night The Factory at The Garden of Unearthly Delights Date: Monday March 5, 2018 Out on a Monday night. What?! I know. And there was dancing. Lots of dancing. Mum’s gone wild! But for a very good reason, to see multi-award winning Djuki Mala – and it was excellent. Direct from Elcho Island in North East Arnhem Land, Djuki Mala is an Indigenous dance sensation, which fuses traditional Yolngu and contemporary pop dance. The audience is pushed and pulled between past and present, being told a cultural story through dance, which had everyone crying and laughing all at once. A multimedia backdrop links the elements of their journey together, from north of Australia to the world’s stage. The five cast members are engaging, spirited and very, very funny. The traditional dance elements were absolutely memorising. They perform to a unique play list including Greek dance, musical theatre, Michael Jackson & 90’s pop. But it works. Big time. And when mixed together, it results in a huge explosion of energy; sixty minutes of pure infectious joy. At party’s end, we all give a big standing ovation and a little happy dance as we enter back into the unearthly garden, which delivered an absolute gem and delight. The reviews are right. It is the must see show of the Fringe. By Kate Younie @big_little_words Season runs Monday 5th – 18th March. Website: djukimala.com Instagram: @djuki_mala Facebook: djukimalaoffical

March 6, 2018

REVIEW: Puppetry of the Penis

Adelaide Fringe Festival Puppetry of the Penis The Vagabond at The Garden of Unearthly Delights 28 Feb – 18 Mar Nudity level: Frequent (and hilarious) [Warning: This review may contain traces of nuts] If you go in to Puppetry of the Penis expecting anything other than two blokes jumping around naked and playing with their dicks for an hour, then you’ll be disappointed. The long and short of it (see what I did there?) is, it’s a dick show. And a damn funny one at that. Opening night of Puppetry was admittedly my first (and possibly last) opportunity to have an hour-long stare at a penis, as Rich and Barry (I feel it’s appropriate that we’re now on a first name basis) performed the ancient art of genital origami for a packed crowd of women and a handful of brave fellas who were clearly going home after the show to practise in the privacy of their own homes. Being front row at the dick show is an eye-opening experience to say the very least. Rest assured, if you get a seat at the back, every inch of the action is projected onto a big screen so you won’t miss any of the bulge bending, phallus folding, cobra contorting action by not being up close and personal. The show is straight up funny, whilst not for the faint hearted or prudish (and you might not want to go with your boss or your highly conservative mother in law); it’s cheeky, it’s mischievous, and although I feel a bit weird saying it, kind of charming! The guys fold, twist, bulge and scoop their junk into various objects, animals and landmarks (the Loch Ness Monster and Miley Cyrus on her wrecking ball(s) my personal favourites), all the while engaging in witty banter, social commentary and some spot-on pop culture references. If, like me, you think Rich is a bit cute walking in there then let me just say that avoiding all eye contact is going to be damn near impossible. And I think you know which eye I’m talking about. A little bit of audience participation went a long way, and by the end of it my face actually hurt from laughing. Their penises may have been flaccid, but the act certainly wasn’t! If you’re up for a good laugh and don’t mind a side of peen-burger, get onto it! FRINGE TIX Website: Puppetry of the Penis Instagram: @puppetryofthep Facebook: @puppetryofthepenis

March 1, 2018

REVIEW: Big Tops & Tiny Tots Circus Show

Big Tops & Tiny Tots Circus Show Adelaide Fringe Festival The Bally at Gluttony 24 Feb – 18 Mar: Saturdays & Sundays + Public holiday Monday Tickets available www.adelaidefringe.com.au Some people might call a group of children ‘a migraine’ (me.. it’s me.. I call a group of children a migraine). However, Luth Wolff, the solo performer of the one-woman circus show Big Tops & Tiny Tots, could be forgiven for calling it ‘a guffaw’ of children, since that’s the sound that echoed across The Bally at Gluttony for much of her engaging, interactive and thoroughly entertaining 45-minute circus show. The plate spinning, hula hooping, unicycling extravaganza, which has been designed with ‘tiny tots’ in mind, completely captivated its audience of little people (as well as their parents) with non-stop circus tricks, slapstick comedy, a hint of magic and just the right amount of silliness to maintain an infectious trill of giggles peeling across the tent throughout. With some cleverly placed educational aspects and a good amount of audience participation, this is a show that ticks boxes for both parents and their tiny tots alike. Luth builds a quick and easy rapport with the children (aged predominantly 2-6 years) and is energetic, charmingly likeable and has clear circus cred with tricks that kind of make you wish you could run off and join the circus yourself! If you’re looking for one show to take your kids to this year at the Adelaide Fringe, this might just be it. Instagram: @solid_state_circus Facebook: @solidstatecircus Website: Solid State Circus

February 25, 2018

Festival Feature: Adelaide Festival

2 – 18 March Every year the Adelaide Festival brings the best in international arts and culture to Adelaide during the busy month of March. This year, families take centre stage with a range of free and ticketed experiences that will delight the young and the young at heart. From musical extravaganzas, thrilling theatre and cutting edge immersive art, the Adelaide Festival is the perfect way for families to get involved with the city’s entertainment offerings this time of year. Tickets are available via www.adelaidefestival.com.au/ DON’T MISS Adelaide Writers’ Week Kids Weekend Free Event Sat 3 Mar – Sun 4 Mar, 9.30am – 3pm A chance for the entire family to revel in two days of stories, songs, creativity and crayons. The weekend features story readings by well-known children’s authors in the Story Tent, interactive art installations, games and book making. Writers’ Week Kids Weekend is an opportunity to get creative together whilst enjoying the latest and the very best of local and international literature. BIG PEOPLE Human Requiem 14-18 March, Ridley Centre, Adelaide Showground For 75 minutes Rundfunkchor Berlin and leading German theatre and dance makers Jochen Sandig and Sasha Waltz craft an immersive experience of remarkable artistry where the standing audience moves organically with the production, and division between performer and audience, life and death, light and dark all seem to dissolve. Tix $99 Bennelong 15-18 March, Dunstan Playhouse Created by Artistic Director Stephen Page, Bennelong explores the life of one of our history’s most significant Aboriginal elders. Tix $45 Kate Miller-Heidke 9 March, Adelaide Town Hall Hear Kate and the ASO perform a decade of hits, from the dazzling (O Vertigo!) to the poignant (Sarah, The Last Day on Earth), together with selections from The Rabbits, all clothed in the glorious orchestral garb of Iain Grandage and some of the finest arrangers in Australia. 9 March, Adelaide Town Hall Tix $79 FREEZE! 15-22 March, Various locations around Adelaide As a child, Dutch visual/performance artist Nick Steur played with pebbles. When he grew up he rediscovered the material and created a performance placing stones on top of each other. That’s right, he balances rocks, and it’s simply mind-boggling. Tix $39 Waqt al-tagheer: Time of Change 3-20 March, ACE Open The public discourse surrounding people of Muslim faith or background in Australia has fallen into a mindlessly reductive conversation about our fellow Australians. In response, eleven, a national collective of leading Muslim contemporary artists have put together this, their first major exhibition. Free Event LITTLE PEOPLE The Lost and Found Orchestra 3-4 March, Elder Park You’ll never see these creative instruments anywhere else! The Lost and Found Orchestra kicks off Adelaide Festival with an unforgettable bang. Family Passes $98 Us/Them 8-12 March, Space Theatre In September 2004 a group of terrorists stormed a school in Beslan, Russia, taking hundreds of children hostage. With humour and pragmatism Us/Them tells the story entirely through the clear, young eyes of a girl and a boy who were on the inside. Tix $59 Suitable for ages 12 and up Can You Hear Colour? 9-11 March, AC Arts Main Theatre Join your kids on an imaginative adventure, a joyous and kaleidoscopic little “opera” featuring the splendid vocals of Michaela Burger (Rumplestiltskin) and Bethany Hill (Saul). You’ll come out humming the rainbow. Tix $35 Writers’ Week Kids Weekend- Saturday 3 March, Pioneer Women’s Memorial Garden Mem Fox, author of Possum Magic, reading in the Story Tent Free Event Writers’ Week Kids Weekend- Sunday 4 March, Pioneer Women’s Memorial Garden Jackie French, author of Diary of a Wombat, reading in the Story Tent Free Event SPECIAL OFFER The Lost and Found Orchestra kicks off the Adelaide Festival in grand style. Featuring an international cast from the UK, The Lost and Found Orchestra will be joined by 500 local participants playing ‘found object’ percussive instruments. This wonderful and wacky sonic experience promises to be the best family value entertainment you’ll come across this year. Use the code word ‘KIDDO’ at checkout to receive half price tickets. TICKETS Tickets are available via www.adelaidefestival.com.au/ Facebook.com/adelaidefestival Twitter: @adelaidefest Insta: @adelaidefestival #adlfest and #adlww

February 24, 2018

REVIEW: Rose Callaghan’s ‘Will You Accept This Rose?’ at Adelaide Fringe

Rose Callaghan – Will you accept this rose Adelaide Fringe Festival Howling Owl 20 Feb – 24 Feb Leaving at the end of Rose Callaghan’s Adelaide Fringe comedy show “Will You Accept This Rose” sort of feels like leaving a pub where you have just met a hilarious drunk chick at the bar that you’re now convinced is your new best friend. It takes a lot to get me out of the house on Married at First Sight dinner party night, but I was willing to make the sacrifice for a show inspired by The Bachelor, reality TV dating, and Rose Callaghan’s real-life journey of singledom, bad dates, and awkward [sometimes gory] sexual encounters and hook ups. As a long-time devotee of The Bachelor franchise myself, Rose told all the right jokes about all the right contestants, but having watched every episode from all 22 seasons of the show is not a prerequisite to enjoying Rose’s material. The show has some of its best laugh out loud moments when Rose reels off a succession of personal dating stories, complete with her charming brand of honest and self-deprecating humour and an uninhibited use of gloriously offensive expletives in all the best moments of some of the worst [and most shockingly hilarious] stories you’ve possibly ever heard about dating. A couple of moments of forgotten material were more than made up for with some priceless off the cuff audience banter, reaffirming that Rose really is that funny girl you kind of wish you were friends with. Definitely one to swipe right for. Tickets available FringeTix Instagram: @operation_rosie Facebook: @rosecallaghan4lyf

February 23, 2018

Festival Feature: GROUNDED Incorporating SUPERMASSIVE Festival

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] GROUNDED is a new pop-up precinct created in Victoria Square/ Tarntanyangga during Adelaide Fringe 2018. This much loved community space will transform into GROUNDED from Friday 16th February through to Sunday 25th February 2018. GROUNDED is all about being in the heart of Adelaide in summer and connecting young people and their adults to great experiences – a music festival, a film screening, theatre shows, interactive art installations and great participatory workshops to name a few. 2018’s coolest one stop Fringe entertainment precinct will also offer an amazing array of delicious food and beverages, with shaded areas suitable for everyone to enjoy the fun during the heat of the summer days – stay cool is the only rule at GROUNDED! Full program schedules and information: www.groundedadelaide.com Tickets on sale now from: Fringetix www.adelaidefringe.com.au or phone 1300 621 255 GROUNDED OPENING NIGHT – Event 16 FEBRUARY FREE Featuring a Welcome to Country and indigenous cultural performances by Kurruru and Of Desert and Sea Dance DON’T MISS SUPERMASSIVE Music Festival Programmed for people of all ages with a packed music program that includes three-time ARIA Award winning Australian singer/songwriter Sarah Blasko, 2017 South Australian Music Awards ‘Best New Artist’ – Adelaide’s own Heaps Good Friends, 12 year old slam poet Solli Raphael, musical wizard/multi-instrumentalist Adam Page and award winning producer, composer and performer of electronic music DJ Tr!p…..just to name a few! When: Sunday 25th February, 2018 Where: Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga – Adelaide, SA Time: From 11am till close Duration: 8 hours Tickets: Full price – $33 each/ Family (2 Adults/2 Children) $112 / Group 6+ $28 each Content: G BIG & LITTLE PEOPLE SALTBUSH – CHILDREN’S CHEERING CARPET Theatre 16 – 18 FEBRUARY, 21 – 24 FEBRUARY TIX $28 / Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) $92/ or Group 6+ $23 Saltbush is a plant that can be found throughout Australia in almost all Aboriginal lands, and so it represents a common thread between all the different nations of Australian indigenous peoples. This shared idea acted as a point of inspiration for the narrative, contemporary painting, dance and instrumental music that were created by the Aboriginal artists in this production. These artistic forms were used as a means of interpreting the natural features of the landscape in an indigenous mythological context. Through its sensor and infrared cameras, allows the children to interact, play and perform in the production and provides an immersive experience of the artwork. This also provides a unique experience for parents and teachers as they watch the children become involved. The narrative centres on the journey of two friends and their spiritual guide on foot as they cross Australian landscapes – river country, an urban landscape, desert and the sea. The journey is one of discovering the land, growing an understanding and acknowledging how it challenges or provokes personal journeys. THE SECRET LIFE OF SUITCASES Theatre 17 – 18 FEBRUARY, 21 – 24 FEBRUARY TIX $28 / Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) $92/ or Group 6+ $23 One day, a suitcase suddenly appears at Larry’s door. A suitcase with a tiny label. A tiny label with Larry’s name on it. And this suitcase has a mission… Join Larry in The Secret Life of Suitcases as his world gets turned upside down by a fantastical flying suitcase taking him further than he ever thought possible. THE MEGAPHONE PROJECT Interactive art installation 16 – 18 FEBRUARY, 21 – 24 FEBRUARY FREE the megaphone project is an interactive sound field, an installation that allows people to discover a game of sound and physical play: a world of private and public broadcast. A collection of striking red megaphones of different shapes and sizes compel a joyful manipulations of voices that are naturally reinforced through simple acoustics then mysteriously and ambiguously returned via a custom spatial audio network. The megaphones create an interactive performance field where the audience creates a lively environment of play with sound that is all their own invention. GIRL ASLEEP Outdoor Movie Screening 24 FEBRUARY, 7.30PM FREE For one night only GROUNDED will transform into an outdoor cinema for a free screening of award winning South Australian film Girl Asleep, presented by Windmill Theatre. The world is closing in on Greta Driscoll. On the cusp of turning fifteen she can’t bear to leave her childhood, it contains all the things that give her comfort in this incomprehensible new world. She floats in a bubble of loserdom with her only friend Elliott, until her parents throw her a surprise 15th birthday party and she’s flung into a parallel place; a world that’s weirdly erotic, a little bit violent and thoroughly ludicrous – only there can she find herself. Based on the critically acclaimed production by Windmill Theatre Company, Girl Asleep is a journey into the absurd, scary and beautiful heart of the teenage mind. GROUNDED is open from 10am so head on in, find a viewing spot and check out the delicious food and drink on offer. WIN Win a group pass for 4 people to attend SUPERMASSIVE Music Festival on Sunday 25th February! Enjoy a full day of live entertainment and fun activities. Valued at $33 each RRP $132 ENTER HERE All tickets available from FringeTIX www.adelaidefringe.com.au 1300 621 255 For full program information and updates: www.groundedadelaide.com Instagram @grounded_adl Twitter grounded_adl [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]

February 15, 2018

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