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”] FEB 15 – MARCH 18 2018 The Garden of Unearthly Delights is Australia’s biggest and most vibrant culture playground, back again in Adelaide in 2018. The Garden hosts an exceptional world-class program of theatre, dance, circus, comedy, live music and family shows across 31 summer days and starry nights from February 15 to March 18. The Garden is a family friendly space for people of all ages, with access to free water, plenty of shade and of course, fun. In 2018 The Garden has a show for everyone, amazing food stalls and enough space to chill and relax as well as an eco-conscious kids program packed with education and entertainment. DON’T MISS Fun House 16 Feb- 18 March Fun House is a pop-up Technicolor world from the creators of sell-out festival sensations Blanc de Blanc and Limbo. The show’s highly-skilled performers deliver breathtaking acrobatics and circus in a show that interacts with its audience and space to create a visceral experience of colour, sound and movement. There is only one rule- have fun! …oh, and no shoes on the jumping castle… Tickets $25- $68 BIG PEOPLE Abandoman’s Rob Broderick 16 Feb- March 4 Rob Broderick, Abandoman’s freestyling frontman, is bringing his new solo show to the Fringe. A beautiful combination of hip-hop and animation; the show is two parts Drake, one part Disney. Tix from $25.00 Best of Edinburgh Fest 16 Feb- 18 March Hand picked from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Best of the Edinburgh Fest is the original and BEST line up show at the Adelaide Fringe. Tix from $25.00 Doctor in the House 7-18 March Dr Ahmed is back with more titillating tales from the consulting room. Breaking every stereotype of what a doctor should be, take a cheeky peek with him, into what it’s REALLY like being a modern day doctor. Tix from $30.00 Livvy and Pete 27 Feb Helpmann award winner Michael Griffiths and acclaimed cabaret darling Amelia Ryan celebrate the songbooks of Aussie icons Olivia Newton-John and Peter Allen for one night only. Tix from $27.00 Séance 16 Feb-18 March Seance explores the psychology of a group of people who have been bombarded with suggestible material. It asks the audience to believe, not only in what seems to be happening in the container but also in what might be conjured up Tix from $20.00 LITTLE PEOPLE   KAPUT 17 Feb – 4th March Tom Flanagan amazes, delights and leaves audiences in stiches as he pays homage to the greats Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton in this one-man comedy for all ages. Tix from $15 Splash Test Dummies 16 Feb-18 March 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. Tix from $20 Fort 10-18 March A physical theatre show for families inspired by the timeless craft of turning lounge rooms upside down. Tix from $20 Mr. Snot Bottom’s Stinky Silly Songs 17 Feb-18 March Expect tasteless tunes, repulsive rhythms plus snot loads of gross gags and just wrong routines in a symphony of stupid with comedian Mr.Snot Bottom Tix from $15 Djuki Mala 3-18 March Unique, infectious, high-energy exuberant, fusing traditional Yolngu, pop culture and dance storytelling. If there is one show that is guaranteed to leave you feeling genuinely happy then this is it! Tix $50   WIN A Family Pass to see Fun House! RRP Value: $160 ENTER HERE   TICKETS Fringetix Website: The Garden of Unearthly Delights  Instagram: @thegardenofud Youtube: GardenofUD Facebook: Gardenofunearthlydelights [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]

Life’s a Messy Cabaret Amelia Ryan, cabaret’s princess of parody, has graced the stages of New York, London and Edinburgh, with her award-winning shows. Now showcasing her talents at the Adelaide Fringe Festival in The Breast is Yet to Come, Amelia will also be juggling her most creative (and demanding) role yet, motherhood! We had a chat to Amelia for some comedic words of wisdom. What are you most looking forward to at the Fringe? Getting back onto the stage! I’ve been in full-time Mum mode for the past three months, complete with greasy hair and spew-stained activewear. I can’t wait to be in my sequins, having a sing and a laugh (at my own expense). How are you coping with juggling touring and being a new mum? When the baby goes to sleep (sorry, IF the baby goes to sleep), it’s game on. Gone are the days of mindless procrastination. Now I nervously rush through the to-do list until the tiny dictator baby wakes. If the chance arose, describe what a baby free night would look like for you? Firstly, putting the baby to bed (and leaving him with my Mum), hastily driving to a nearby restaurant, over-enthusiastically downing a few glasses of wine, staring at my phone in case Mum rings, texting her halfway through the night to ‘check in’, rushing back home because I miss him (only to find him sound asleep) and then hoping I haven’t drunk too much to compromise safe breastfeeding. How do your shows help other mums who are similarly imperfect? We’re flooded with picture perfect images of motherhood on social media. I’m very honest and irreverent, from fanny farts in post-natal yoga to dripping breasts in the post office cue, I tell it like it is. Describe your parenting style in four words. Loving, creative, spontaneous, and obsessive. If you could tell pre-baby Amelia something, what would it be? It’s not as bad as you think it’ll be. Except for the poonami’s. They’re bad. What’s the funniest thing your baby has ever done? He sings! Well, tries to. Truly, whenever I sing to him, he musters up all this energy and throws all of these hilarious noises back at me…oohs, ahhhs, shrieks. It’s adorable. And occasionally, accidentally, on pitch. Are you listening to any good podcasts or reading any good books? HAHAHAHA, that’s hilarious. I NEED MORE TIME.   Amelia Ryan – The Breast is Yet to Come February 24, 25 March 3, 4 ,10, 11 Spiegel Zelt at Gluttony TICKETS  HERE  Website: ameliaryan.com Instagram: @ameliaryan Facebook: facebook.com/astorminadcup

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22.3″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] ADELAIDE FRINGE 16 February – 18 March Adelaide Fringe is the biggest arts festival in the southern hemisphere, spanning four weeks in February and March. This year’s event sees the Fringe’s biggest program yet, with more artists and shows than ever before, so unleash the fun and check out some of the programs set to light up Adelaide. DON’T MISS Parade of Light Free Event Fri 16 Feb – 18 Mar, 8.30pm to Midnight North Terrace Adelaide’s cultural boulevard shines for 31 awe-inspiring nights. Installations include Borealis, which brings the Northern Lights phenomenon to Adelaide in a profound and ever-changing celestial experience. Visit the Parade of Light during Fringe and enter the draw to win a trip for two to Helsinki with Qatar Airways and $2,000 spending money thanks to BankSA. BIG PEOPLE   Become a Fringe Member for less than $20 per year to score a 25% discount on selected Fringe shows in 2018 and stacks more great deals for young families! Visit: Fringe Membership Street Art Explosion Free Event 17 Feb- 18 Mar Now in its third year, the Street Art Explosion program commissions some of Adelaide’s most promising and established artists to create new public murals and street art installations all across Adelaide city and suburbs. Fringe On Tour Free Event 17 Feb – 31 Mar Jump in the Fringe caravan and follow the festival across the state! Event details and performance times for each tour location can be found at the Fringe website. Opening Night Street Party 5.00pm – 10.00pm, Friday 16 February North Terrace Free Event Head down to our street party which will see North Terrace transformed into one big Fringe venue. Six performance spaces will host over sixty artists, live music will be blasting on the Frusic stage, a fabulous night market will be buzzing and dozens of roving performances will pop up during the night. LITTLE PEOPLE   Opening Night – Tindo Utpurndee Sunset Ceremony 16 Feb at 8PM on the South Australian Museum lawns ★STREET PARTY ★NIGHT MARKETS ★FOOD AND WINE ★ARTIST PERFORMANCES ★FRUSIC (MUSIC SA STAGE) To officially open the 2018 Adelaide Fringe everyone is invited to this significant Sunset Ceremony to recognise the living culture of the First Nations and to pay respect to the spirit of the land. When you walk in someone else’s country it is always important to walk softly and with respect. This place holds many ancient stories and Tindo Utpurndee is one of these, which speaks of spirit and sharing of light. & I’LL CRY IF I WANT TO Presented by MADHOUSE CIRCUS 16h Feb to 18th March 2018 Gluttony – The Empyrean Every party has a pooper! Welcome to the Madhouse Circus surprise birthday party; they’ve got the games and balloons ready but where kids are involved things don’t always go to plan. It wouldn’t be a birthday party if someone didn’t cry and demand their parents take them home before cake. There’ll be hilarity, acrobatics and balloons popping like crazy! Presented by the acrobats of Madhouse Circus, who can’t wait to return to Adelaide after their last successful season of Illuminate in 2015. Fringe in Rundle Mall Free Event 16 Feb – 18 Mar Rundle Mall will be a hub of free Adelaide Fringe entertainment all festival long with a host of Fringe acts taking to the Rundle Mall stage to give you a sneak peek of what’s on offer! Fun-Size Fringe at Gluttony  17 Feb -18 Mar Whether you like to dance or design, move or make, paint or play, we’ve got it all. The Fun-Size Fringe focuses on the creative, not the commercial. Silent Disco, live performances, creative arts workshops and more. Bring the family and enjoy all activities for one price in one place! Fringe Family Fun Day at Mount Lofty House 25 Feb A family friendly event including Cool 4 Kids entertainment and shows, face painting, balloon sculpting, outdoor games plus lunch and a drink provided for every guest. Three hours of captivating activities spread across the luscious lawn and beautiful garden area at Mount Lofty House. Experience the beauty, the magic, and the wonder of our place! Guests can marvel at the interactive musical shows and surprise roving entertainers. Children will be able to sing, dance, dress up, play musical instruments, use puppets, have fun with giant bubbles, play giant parachute games and more. Extra food and drinks will be on offer including yummy pizzas. WIN Play GOOSECHASE and WIN your way to the Edinburgh Fringe! The chase is back in 2018 with hundreds of new missions, puzzles to solve and locations to explore around Adelaide, with points and prizes along the way. Creativity is key to win a trip for two to Edinburgh! HOW TO PLAY Download the free GooseChase app to your smartphone Create an account Search and join our game ‘Adelaide Fringe 2018’ Start your first mission Don’t forget to check for new missions and keep an eye on the leaderboard Visit adelaidefringe.com.au/goosechase for more details TICKETS Fringetix Website: Adelaide Fringe  Instagram: @adlfringe Facebook: ADLfringe Youtube: Adelaidefringinc [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]

[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”] FRI 16 FEB — SUN 18 MAR The Royal Croquet Club returns to the beautiful Riverside location Tarnda Womma/Pinky Flat for Adelaide Fringe 2018. This years refined program boasts a brilliant lineup featuring local and Australian performers as well as acts from Ethiopia, the US, and UK within four venues, Big River Motel, Grand Auditorium, Empire Theatre and Plaza Parlour. The exceptional performance program covers the best in circus, comedy, drag, cabaret, theatre and music and promises to have something for everyone. Another key attraction will be the Big River Motel, an experiential outdoor concert series which will host an array of international and Australian headliners, along with key bespoke performances from all the artists of the RCC. Come for a visit, stay for a show, down by the river. DON’T MISS Circus Abyssinia Ethiopians Bibi & Bichu and the Konjowoch Troupe are sure to wow audiences in their Australian premiere. In an unashamedly joyful mix of astounding stunts and enchanted adventure, this show is the magical journey of two little Ethiopian brothers (Bibi and Bichu) whose dream of joining the circus is made real by the Man in the Moon. They encounter a host of other circus dreamers: with daredevil stunts, breathtaking acrobatics, feats of juggling, dance and sinuous contortion, all weaving tales of their own. “An incredible spectacle of circus” ★★★★★ – Broadway Baby. “You’ll be grinning and foot tapping all day” ★★★★★ – Sunday Mail (UK) 16 Feb – 18 Mar Tix from $24   BIG PEOPLE A Simple Space Stunning and joyous. A Simple Space sets audiences alight with non-stop feats of exhilarating acrobatic ability. The world-class acrobats of Gravity & Other Myths have stripped their craft down to the bare essentials in A Simple Space where talent and creativity shine through in a celebration of strength, playfulness, and friendship. 22 Feb – 17 Mar Tix from $22 Midnight Marauders Join cabaret’s international riot girl Carla Lippis at her pop-up club for a series of raucous late night after-parties. Get loose, get down and enjoy curated performances from her pick of the Fringe. Specially commissioned by the Royal Croquet Club, Adelaide’s inimitable diva of destruction Carla Lippis presents a late-night sleazy rumble in the intimate Plaza Parlour: this is Midnight Marauders. Presenting a selection of acts from across the fringe each night, with a live house band playing everything from The Cramps to David Bowie, from Iggy Pop to Screamin’ Jay Hawkins. Expect voodoo glam, filthy comics, go-go dancing drag high-campery and a schlock rockin’ good time. 16 Feb – 17 Mar Tix from $30 The Travelling Sisters: Toupé Masterfully combining physical comedy, characters, and original music, The Travelling Sisters are “insane geniuses of sketch comedy” (★★★★★ – Great Scott). This infectious trio conjure up characters and twists you won’t see coming. It’s a theme park ride for the soul. WINNER “Best Comedy” 2017 Melbourne Fringe WINNER “”New Zealand Tour Ready Award 2017 Melb Fringe NOMINEE “Best Newcomer” 2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival 16 Feb – 2 Mar Tix from $25 We Live By The Sea When Katy, an autistic teenager, meets lonely Ryan, they make a connection that will shake their worlds forever. Playful, visual storytelling with a live electronic score about autism, friendship and a very big wave. Returning to Adelaide after winning Best Theatre & Critics Choice Weekly Awards, & the Graham F. Smith Peace Foundation Award 2017 and seasons in New York, Edinburgh, London and China. 16 Feb – 18 Mar Tix from $18 Josh Glanc Josh Glanc is a multi-award winning comic and performer. His debut show 99 Schnitzels (Veal Ain’t One) sold out throughout Australia, won the best comedy award at Fringe World 2017 and saw him named one of comedy’s ‘most exciting emerging talents’ (The Age). 3 Mar – 17 Mar Tix from $21   LITTLE PEOPLE Circus Abyssinia An unashamedly joyful mix of astounding stunts and enchanted adventure, ‘Circus Abyssinia’ is the magical journey of two little Ethiopian brothers (Bibi and Bichu) whose dream of joining the circus is made real by the Man in the Moon. Plunged into a world of daredevil wonders, they encounter a host of other circus dreamers: dancing, contorting, gravity-defying figures, all weaving tales of their own. Featuring the inimitable Konjowoch Troupe, the show is a surreal retelling of how the cast dreamed of the circus in a country without one and created a phenomenal new Ethiopian tradition. 16 Feb – 18 Mar Tix from $24 360 Allstars  A phenomenal physical performance exploring all forms of rotation, 360 ALLSTARS connects the street with the elite to deliver a radical urban circus. Boasting a stellar international cast, including the two-time World Champion BMX Flatlander, two World Champion breakdancers, an internationally acclaimed basketball freestyler, an exceptional roue cyr artist, and award-winning musicians, 360 ALLSTARS is a spectacular fusion of the extraordinary artistry that emerges from street culture. 16 Feb – 18 Mar Tix from $24 Jelly or Jam  Have you ever seen 3 giant blocks of jelly – wobbly, jiggly and strong enough to stand on? From award-winning local and international circus creators, Jascha Boyce and Joren Dawson, Jelly or Jam is an acrobatic adventure that will inspire every young person to be themselves and engage actively with the world. Through acrobatics and physicality the solidity of 3 giant blocks of jelly will be tested as they are squished, sliced, jiggled and dropped from great heights until they are destroyed. Don’t miss this world premiere filled with flips and tricks, real stories about being a kid and plenty of wiggly, squishy, messy pink jelly! 3 Mar – 18 Mar Tix from $20 Swamp Juice Bickering snails, opera singing mice and neurotic snakes: welcome to a swamp like no other. Using shadow puppets made from bits of rubbish, Bunk Puppets present a gurgling adventure about one man’s walk in a swamp. A delightful and imaginative approach to shadow puppetry where

[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”] 9 – 12 MARCH 2018 WOMADelaide is a 4 day Arts on and culture festival, which regularly attracts around 20,000 people per day, (not including children 12 and under who are admitted free) with over a third of attendees coming from interstate and overseas. WOMADelaide programming features up to 500 artists from around 30 countries and over 100 international food, retail, charity stalls and bars. Set in the magnificent inner city Botanic Park, the action across seven outdoor stages comprises performances, workshop activities, site performance and visual arts programs. DON’T MISS Gratte Ciel As night falls each day at WOMADelaide, the skies above Botanic Park will be transformed by Gratte Ciel’s breathtaking ‘Place des Anges’ (Place of Angles) in a magical aerial ballet that will sure to be a hit with both parents and kids alike. This is a fabulous music spectacular with acrobatic scenes and aerial theatrics that has left audiences in sheer awe. Feathers will trickle down from the sky as the ethereal and irreverent angel friends descend to the audience below. BIG PEOPLE Manganiyar Seduction Roysten Abel, whose intimate work The Manganiyar Classroom charmed WOMADelaide audiences this year, will return for WOMADelaide 2018 with a visually and musically stunning masterpiece The Manganiyar Seduction. This extraordinary work is like nothing you will have seen before, with 43 musicians seated and gradually revealed in a purpose built ‘jewel box’ like staging to create a dramatic and astounding build-up of instruments and voice. Spanning 3 generations of Manganiyars, a caste of musicians from the heart of the Thar Desert in Rajasthan, this exuberant and joyful performance is a celebration of life itself. Ackroyd and Harvey Heather Ackroyd & Dan Harvey are visual artists internationally renowned for creating installations that draw together the disciplines of sculpture, photography, ecology and biology into artworks that grow and decay over time. Working in a variety of media, their artworks investigate memory and time, man-made climate change and biodiversity loss. The artists will bring to life a series of large-scale photographic portraits taken in 2017 of WOMADelaide festival-goers to create an ethereal gallery. Architects of Air The Architects of Air team returns to WOMADelaide after three years, with a new inflated luminarium to explore and (hopefully) lose yourself in. Arboria is an immersive installation where you can wander through treelike structures which give rise to Gothic architectural references, experience the sounds of an Ecuadorian cloud forest and melt into an ever changing landscape of light and colour. Jamface by Poh Join friends and family for a sumptuous meal surrounded by the sights, sounds and colours of WOMADelaide! Poh is thrilled to again be relocating her Jamface lunch and dinner service to Botanic Park for WOMADelaide 2018! As the chef in residence at this year’s Taste The World Restaurant, Poh will be serving up a brand new feast of dishes inspired by childhood memories of Malaysia. For $60 each, guests will be served a six-dish banquet including dessert. You can also stop past the accompanying Blue Lantern Bar to enjoy a well earned drink and delicious bar snacks made to order. Planet Talks Join some of the world’s great minds, such as Rove McManus at WOMADelaide’s Planet Talks in a series of fascinating live conversations about our environment and sustainable relationship with the planet. Set under the stunning tree lined canopy of Botanic Park’s aptly named ‘Speakers’ Corner’, the Planet Talks is a unique ideas festival within the festival   LITTLE PEOPLE Play School’s Justine Clarke Story Justine Clarke is a best-selling children’s singer, accomplished children’s author, acclaimed film and TV star, seasoned stage actor and a much-loved, reassuring presence on TV institution, Play School. Appearing as part of the WOMADelaide “Story Time” series in KidZone Nature Village, Climbing Tree The Nature Village returns to KidZone in 2018 with new amazing creations from Climbing Tree, Adelaide’s respected Nature Play events experts. Featuring a collection of whimsical woven huts and natural exploratory elements, the Nature Village will transport children into a world of wonder and imagination. Amanda King – The Bower Amanda King returns to KidZone with The Bower – a wonderful new evolving art installation and kids art activity that will grow into a beautiful sculpture of a Bowerbird over the WOMAD weekend. Come to KidZone and help create a spectacular bowerbird with feathers using recycled materials and potato prints spots. SA Museum Explorers Tent Unravel and explore the facinating world of Ancient Egypt with the South Australian Museum. The Explorers’ tent returns to WOMADelaide with new hands-on workshops and science activities for the whole family. From scarab beetles to sarcophagi, exploring Ancient Egypt has never been so much fun! Evelyn Roth’s Nylon Zoo An indispensable part of the Womadelaide music festival is Evelyn Roth’s inflatable Nylon Zoo Coral Reef. This year she has expanded her creation to include exciting eco marine stories and creatures. Children will be enchanted and dress up in exotic marine costumes for dance and storytelling inside her translucent tent like world of nature. Her special guest Mark Jeffers from Hawaii will add his Tiger Shark and expertise in story telling throughout the Pacific islands on marine life. WIN A DOUBLE PASS TO WOMAD FOR MONDAY 12th MARCH Valued at $296 (Children under 12 are free when accompanied by a ticketed adult) ENTER HERE   TICKETS www.womadelaide.com.au/tickets or phone (08) 8271 1488 womadelaide.com Facebook: @womadelaide Twitter: @WOMADelaide Instagram: @WOMADelaide Snapchat: WOMADelaide #WOMADL18 #TheWorldsFestival [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]