Fandom is a way of life and, let’s face it, if you’re not part of a particular fandom, the passion can seem a little odd from the outside. This seems to be particularly true with regards to fandoms relating to science fiction. Why are these obsessions viewed by society as strange when others, such as …
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Feb 19
FRINGE 2016: THEATRE – The Flanagan Collective: Fable – The Red Queen – 3.5K
Kicking off with an opening that is reminiscent of the Trainspotting intro (choose life), but with a bit more heart, a bit more positivity, and a bit more of a call to action in amongst the acknowledgment that daily life can be a grind, Fable is a rumination on the connection we have to the …
Feb 16
FRINGE 2016: THEATRE – The Last Time I Saw Richard – Bakehouse Theatre – 4.5K
The Last Time I saw Richard is a quirky, well-paced, exploration of a romantic relationship. Written by Cat Commander, it’s an eloquently penned series of encounters between two people, which is often funny, sometimes moving and always engaging. When we first meet them, April and Richard are newly acquainted and clearly hitting it off. The …
Feb 14
FRINGE 2016: Scotch and Soda – 4.5K
With an increasingly large amount of circus and physical theatre options to choose from throughout Fringe season, it can be easy to miss one or two gems in favour of the bigger names. One such show that shouldn’t be missed is Scotch and Soda, an hour-long acrobatic ode to Outback Australia, located in the Panama …
Feb 14
FRINGE 2016: Theatre – The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer – The Royal Croquet Club – 5K
The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer, is a family show about death; and it’s a wonderful experience. Through cute animation, deft puppetry, and a delightfully whimsical soundtrack, theatre company The Last Great Hunt, and specifically performer Tim Watts, have crafted an engaging show that has both adults and children alike in rapture. The …
Nov 11
THEATRE: The Popular Mechanicals – STCSA – Space Theatre – 4K
One of the best known comedic troupes on the stage, the Mechanicals from William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream are made even funnier in Keith Robinson and Tony Taylor’s modern revision of their story. Mixing clever wordplay, vaudevillian sketch comedy, slapstick humour, music, and more, in with the original dialogue from Shakespeare, this show is …
Aug 03
THEATRE: Jesus Christ Superstar – Scotch College
Jesus Christ Superstar is an oft performed crowd favourite, with several productions in Adelaide over recent years. Few have achieved the quality of that delivered by Scotch College for their 2015 show. With a smiling self-assurance, which has you vacillating between wanting to join his followers or slap him, Ben Francis gives a performance as …
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