Theatre Reviews

The Marriage of FigaroThe Marriage of FigaroKym Clayton

State Opera South Australia. Her Majesty’s Theatre. 16 Nov 2023   First-time main stage director [ ... ]

Welcome To Your New LifeWelcome To Your New LifeDavid O'Brien

State Theatre Company South Australia. Space Theatre. 14 Nov 2023   “Is it you creating you, [ ... ]

Night, MotherNight, MotherDavid O'Brien

Holden Street Theatres Inc. 9 Nov 2023   Thelma (Kathryn Fisher) sits alone hugging a stove pot [ ... ]

4.48 Psychosis4.48 PsychosisDavid Grybowski

By Sarah Kane. Famous Last Words. Goodwood Theatre & Studios. 1 Nov 2023   Content Warning: [ ... ]

RedsRedsDavid O'Brien

Bronwen James. Star Theatres – The Chapel. 20 Oct 2023   Reds is a cabaret about rangas that [ ... ]

The GardenThe GardenDavid O'Brien

Theatre Republic with the Adelaide Festival Centre. Space Theatre. 14 Oct 2023   The Garden confirms [ ... ]

InkInkDavid Grybowski

Adelaide Theatre Guild Student Society. Little Theatre. 12 Oct 2023
  British playwright James [ ... ]

A New Brain: A Musical ComedyA New Brain: A Musical ComedyDavid O'Brien

David Gauci and Davine Productions. Start Theatres. 13 Oct 2023   Director/Set Designer David Gauci’s [ ... ]

The Great Moscow Circus – ExtremeThe Great Moscow Circus – ExtremePaul Rodda

Bonython Park. 29 Sep 2023   Every year, the circus comes to town. Travelling groups of performers [ ... ]

All The Things I Couldn’t SayAll The Things I Couldn’t SayDavid Grybowski

Deus Ex Femina. Matthew Flinders Theatre – Flinders University. 27 Sep 2023   The title says [ ... ]

Priscilla Queen of the Desert, The MusicalPriscilla Queen of the Desert, The MusicalSamela Harris

Gilbert and Sullivan Society of South Australia. The Arts Theatre. 21 Sep 2023   It felt as if [ ... ]

19841984David Grybowski

Adelaide Theatre Guild Student Society. Little Theatre. 16 Sep 2023   George Orwell’s 1984 [ ... ]

MacbethMacbethKym Clayton

State Opera South Australia. Her Majesty’s Theatre. 7 Sep 2023   State Opera South Australia’s [ ... ]

Noises OffNoises OffSamela Harris

The Adelaide Repertory Theatre. Arts Theatre. 1 Sep 2023   Make ‘em laugh. It’s a showbiz [ ... ]

Home, I’m DarlingHome, I’m DarlingSamela Harris

Therry Theatre. Arts Theatre. 18 Aug 2023   The play’s title only really makes sense after [ ... ]

Hans – Disco SpektakularHans – Disco SpektakularDavid Grybowski

Watercooler Talent & The Harbour Agency. Dunstan Playhouse – Adelaide Festival Centre. 12 Aug [ ... ]

YuldeaYuldeaDavid O'Brien

Bangarra Dance Theatre / Adelaide Festival Centre. Her Majesty’s Theatre. 10 Aug 2023   Dispossession [ ... ]

Disney’s Frozen JrDisney’s Frozen JrSamela Harris

Pelican Productions. Arts Theatre. 5 Aug 2023   One doesn't know how Jen Frith and Kylie Green [ ... ]

ProudProudSamela Harris

Famous Last Words. Goodwood Theatre. 29 Jul 2023   Who would want to be James Watson? He returns [ ... ]

Mary PoppinsMary PoppinsPaul Rodda

Disney and Cameron Mackintosh. Adelaide Festival Theatre. 5 Jul 2023   The whimsical adventures [ ... ]

BàrbarosBàrbarosDavid O'Brien

AFCT, Limosani Projekts, Brink Productions. Space Theatre. 30 June 2023   Bàrbaros is a [ ... ]

The Desert PleaThe Desert PleaKym Clayton

Adelaide Cabaret Festival. Adelaide Festival Theatre Quartet Bar. 24 Jun 2023   The Desert Plea [ ... ]

PrizmatismPrizmatismKym Clayton

Adelaide Cabaret Festival. Festival Theatre Banquet Bar. 21 Jun 2023   American chanteuse Amelia [ ... ]

At What CostAt What CostAlex Wheaton

State Theatre Company South Australia and Belvoir Theatre. Odeon Theatre. 20 Jun 2023   A pair [ ... ]

Rockwiz Salutes AdelaideRockwiz Salutes AdelaideKym Clayton

Cabaret Festival. Festival Theatre. 17 Jun 2023   It is not practical to hold RocKwiz in an intimate [ ... ]

An Evening Without Kate BushAn Evening Without Kate BushDavid Grybowski

Cabaret Festival. Space Theatre. 15 Jun 2023   I don’t know much about Kate Bush, let alone [ ... ]

Adelaide TonightAdelaide TonightSamela Harris

Adelaide Cabaret Festival. Space Theatre. 16 Jun 2023   She’s the last one standing.  Lionel [ ... ]

Mark Nadler - The Old Razzle DazzleMark Nadler - The Old Razzle DazzleSamela Harris

Adelaide Cabaret Festival. Banquet Room 15 Jun 2023   Mark Nadler is back in town. Thank dog and [ ... ]

Edge of Reality – Songs of Elvis PresleyEdge of Reality – Songs of Elvis PresleyDavid Grybowski

Adelaide Festival Centre. Dunstan Playhouse. 14 June 2023   Elvis didn’t write any songs [ ... ]

The Blank Page with Eddie PerfectThe Blank Page with Eddie PerfectDavid Grybowski

Adelaide Cabaret Festival. The Banquet Room. 11 Jun 2023   Eddie Perfect is fascinated with the [ ... ]

Singing StraightSinging StraightKym Clayton

Adelaide Cabaret Festival. Banquet Room. 11 Jun 2023   Mark Trevorrow trying to sing ‘straight’?  [ ... ]

CompanyCompanySamela Harris

Therry Theatre. The Arts Theatre. 10 Jun 2023, Matinee   Sondheim long has been favoured by a swathe [ ... ]

Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2023 Variety GalaAdelaide Cabaret Festival 2023 Variety GalaSamela Harris

Adelaide Cabaret Festival. Festival Theatre. 9 Jun 2023   Stomping, stand-up acclaim. What a sensational [ ... ]

A Chorus LineA Chorus LineSamela Harris

Gilbert and Sullivan Society of SA. Arts Theatre. 27 May 2023   It only costs about $3000 for a [ ... ]

The SuicideThe SuicideSamela Harris

Red Phoenix Theatre. The Studio - Holden Street Theatres. 26 May 2023   Never let it be said that [ ... ]

Ulster AmericanUlster AmericanDavid Grybowski

Joh Hartog Productions. Holden Street Theatres. 19 May 2023   Two lovely leather couches loom large [ ... ]

G&S FestG&S FestSamela Harris

State Opera of SA. Her Majesty’s Theatre. Pirates of Penzance and HMS Pinafore. 14 May 2023   G&S [ ... ]

The Wonderful World of DissociaThe Wonderful World of DissociaDavid Grybowski

University of Adelaide Theatre Guild. Little Theatre. 5 May 2023   The Wonderful World of Dissocia [ ... ]

LoopedLoopedDavid O'Brien

Matt Lombardo. Holden Street Theatre Company. 4 May 2023   Screen star Tallulah Bankhead (Martha [ ... ]

Every Brilliant ThingEvery Brilliant ThingDavid Grybowski

State Theatre Company South Australia. The Space Theatre. 3 May 2023   Playwright Duncan Macillan [ ... ]

Prima FaciePrima FacieDavid Grybowski

State Theatre Company South Australia. The Space Theatre. 2 May 2023   Prima Facie has been wowing [ ... ]

Miss Julie (After Strindberg)Miss Julie (After Strindberg)David Grybowski

Famous Last Words. Goodwood Theatre and Studios. 20 Apr 2023   This world premiere is an exceptional [ ... ]

Rocky Horror ShowRocky Horror ShowDavid Grybowski

Rocky Horror Company. Festival Theatre. 19 Apr 2023   My goodness! Has it been 50 years since Richard [ ... ]

Come From AwayCome From AwayDavid Grybowski

Junkyard Dog Productions, Rodney Rigby and others. Her Majesty’s Theatre. 29 March 2023   Unless [ ... ]

Four Flat Whites In ItalyFour Flat Whites In ItalySamela Harris

Therry Theatre. Arts Theatre. 25 Mar 2023   After all the daring newness of our massive Fringe [ ... ]

The TempestThe TempestDavid Grybowski

University of Adelaide Theatre Guild. Little Theatre, University of Adelaide. 24 Mar 2023   Director [ ... ]

Oscar-Winning ImprovOscar-Winning ImprovDavid Grybowski

★★★★★ Changing Jennifers. 18 March 2023   This is one continuous laugh-out-loud fun [ ... ]

Run By Stephen LaughtonRun By Stephen LaughtonKym Clayton

★★★★ Adelaide Fringe. The Warehouse Theatre. 18 Mar 2023   Run, written by accomplished [ ... ]

Music Reviews

Smoke And MirrorsSmoke And MirrorsKym Clayton

Adelaide Wind Orchestra. Elder Hall. 25 Nov 2023   The Adelaide Wind Orchestra is a musical gem [ ... ]

Wildschut & BraussWildschut & BraussKym Clayton

Musica Viva. Adelaide Town Hall. 15 Nov 2023   What does it mean to compose a piece of music for [ ... ]

A Symphony of SpaceA Symphony of SpaceKym Clayton

Woodville Concert Band. Woodville Town Hall. 20 Oct 2023   Community arts is alive and well in [ ... ]

Considering Matthew ShepardConsidering Matthew ShepardKym Clayton

Soundstream New Music. Elder Hall. 14 Oct 2023   Considering Matthew Shepard is billed as a “…modern [ ... ]

Vision String QuartetVision String QuartetKym Clayton

Musica Viva. Adelaide Town Hall. 12 Oct 2023   On occasion you know that what you are hearing in [ ... ]

Symphony Series 7: DreamsSymphony Series 7: DreamsKym Clayton

Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. Adelaide Town Hall. 22 Sep 2023   What’s in a title? The ASO’s [ ... ]

Emily Sun in RecitalEmily Sun in RecitalKym Clayton

Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. Elder Hall, The University of Adelaide. 9 Sep 2023   Violinist Emily [ ... ]

Matinee Series 3: CarefreeMatinee Series 3: CarefreeKym Clayton

Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. Elder Hall. 9 Aug 2023   This reviewer has previously remarked that [ ... ]

A Stroll Around EuropeA Stroll Around EuropeKym Clayton

James Huon George & Philippa McAuliffe. Urrbrae House. 30 Jul 2023   There is a relatively [ ... ]

Symphony Series 5: VitalitySymphony Series 5: VitalityKym Clayton

Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. Adelaide Town Hall. 28 Jul 2023   After a measured performance of [ ... ]

Chopin’s PianoChopin’s PianoKym Clayton

Musica Viva. Adelaide Town Hall. 26 Jul 2023   Chopin’s Piano is Musica Viva’s current [ ... ]

Symphony Series 4: EmbraceSymphony Series 4: EmbraceKym Clayton

Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. Adelaide Town Hall. 7 Jul 2023   Tonight’s audience for the [ ... ]

Matinee Series 2: EleganceMatinee Series 2: EleganceKym Clayton

Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. Adelaide Town Hall. 28 Jun 2023   The second concert in the ASO’s [ ... ]

Symphony Series 3: SkywardSymphony Series 3: SkywardKym Clayton

Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. Adelaide Town Hall. 23 Jun 2023   Styled Skyward, the third concert [ ... ]

Garrick OhlssonGarrick OhlssonKym Clayton

Musica Viva. Adelaide Town Hall. 8 Jun 2023   Garrick Ohlsson speaks from the stage at various [ ... ]

Henry Rollins - Good To See YouHenry Rollins - Good To See YouAlex Wheaton

Thebarton Theatre. 8 Jun 2023   I’ve attended Henry Rollins performances for over 30 years [ ... ]

UtopiasUtopiasKym Clayton

Australian String Quartet. Adelaide Town Hall. 22 May 2023   The power of music is indisputable. [ ... ]

Among The Birds And The TreesAmong The Birds And The TreesKym Clayton

Musica Viva. Adelaide Town Hall. 26 Apr 2023   Musica Viva can be relied upon to present the uncommon, [ ... ]

Symphony Series 2: WildSymphony Series 2: WildKym Clayton

Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. Adelaide Town Hall. 21 Apr 2023   Dubbed Wild, the second concert [ ... ]

Matinee Series 1: RadianceMatinee Series 1: RadianceKym Clayton

Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. Elder Hall. 5 Apr 2023   Presented in the recently refurbished Elder [ ... ]

Symphony Series 1: PanoramaSymphony Series 1: PanoramaKym Clayton

Adelaide Symphony Orchestra. Adelaide Town Hall. 31 Mar 2023   The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra’s [ ... ]

CelestialCelestialKym Clayton

Adelaide Festival. St Peter’s Cathedral. 15 Mar 2023   The Adelaide Chamber Singers is one [ ... ]

Music for other WorldsMusic for other WorldsSamela Harris

Adelaide Festival. Alex Frayne and Paul Grabowsky. Adelaide Town Hall. 15 Mar 2023   Adelaide Town [ ... ]

Kronos Five DecadesKronos Five DecadesKym Clayton

Adelaide Festival. Festival Theatre. 13 Mar 2023   The Kronos Quartet is not your usual string [ ... ]

News & Opinion

Interview: Vonni Brit Watkins on Priscilla, The MusicalInterview: Vonni Brit Watkins on Priscilla, The Mu...Samela Harris

She's known simply as Vonni. Vonni Brit Watkins is Adelaide’s most vivacious transgender identity. Indeed, [ ... ]

Interview: The World Returns to Botanic ParkInterview: The World Returns to Botanic ParkMurray Bramwell

Murray Bramwell talks with Director Ian Scobie and Associate Director Annette Tripodi about the rapidly [ ... ]

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It was 28 years ago that we lay beneath the starlight in Botanic Park carried into a reverie as an ethereal [ ... ]

Interview: WOMAD musician shares the joyInterview: WOMAD musician shares the joySamela Harris

There he is, in home territory, Mumbai, sharply depicted against a pristine Zoom greenscreen. But it [ ... ]

Opinion: David O’Brien’s 2022 Top TenOpinion: David O’Brien’s 2022 Top TenDavid O'Brien

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Interview: Laughter expected on the Reps 23rd floor this monthInterview: Laughter expected on the Reps 23rd floo...Samela Harris

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Interview: Annette Tripodi & Ian Scobie on WOMADelaide 2022Interview: Annette Tripodi & Ian Scobie on WOMADel...Murray Bramwell

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In itself, her name rings a sense of gentle beauty with firm resolve. And, in herself, so it very much [ ... ]

Interview: Kelly Vincent on UnSeen and disability advocacyInterview: Kelly Vincent on UnSeen and disability ...Samela Harris

Are disabled people “unseen” by the able-bodied? Kelly Vincent thinks so. Indeed, she [ ... ]

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How seriously do we dare to take the promises of the cosmetics industry? And, what is beauty, anyway? Such [ ... ]

Story: Holden Street's innovation for Ed Fringe Award in 2021Story: Holden Street's innovation for Ed Fringe Aw...Samela Harris

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Wings 2 Fly Theatre Announce Further Scholarship SupportWings 2 Fly Theatre Announce Further Scholarship S...Paul Rodda

Local South Australian youth theatre company Wings2Fly Theatre have announced an extension to their scholarship [ ... ]

WOMADelaide 2021: Re-inventing for the PandemicWOMADelaide 2021: Re-inventing for the PandemicMurray Bramwell

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Move over Little Prince. Claire Della is coming to the sky.   She’s using a ladder and she [ ... ]

Story: COVID Theatre Sees S.A. Lead The WayStory: COVID Theatre Sees S.A. Lead The WaySamela Harris

South Australia leads the way - again.   From a world of confused, demoralised, and struggling [ ... ]

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Her Majesty’s Theatre, Adelaide’s new triumph of the arts, has been one of the great victims [ ... ]

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