Having previously performed shows that focused on Madonna and Annie Lennox during the Adelaide Fringe, Michael Griffiths brings a retrospective of Cole Porter, both the music and the man, to the Cabaret Festival. Accompanying himself on piano, Griffiths presents a pleasantly understated characterisation, with his vocalisation, mannerisms and carriage creating a believable portrayal. The simplicity …
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Mar 07
FRINGE 2015 – Tinder Surprise – Goodwood Institute – 4K
Tinder Surprise is a local stage production at the Goodwood Institute. With a simple yet versatile set, characters Mike and Fiona journey through the dangers and disasters of Tinder dates. While it was a little slow to get started, the show was generally well-written and had a number of memorable, quotable moments. The show improved …
Nov 19
THEATRE: Othello – State Theatre Company of South Australia – Dunstan Playhouse – 4K
The State Theatre Company of South Australia closes their 2014 season with an impressive production of William Shakespeare’s Othello. Director Nescha Jelk has created a modern world in which the conflict plays out; a military world, certainly, though this element of the story is not over-emphasised. The set (Victoria Lamb) is harsh and bleak, and …
Sep 05
THEATRE: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes – On The Fly – Bakehouse Theatre
On The Fly have chosen to use the well-loved (and conveniently out of copyright) characters from Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes stories as the basis for their latest improvisational offering. The five performances of the run are all structured around a different plot, so that each show is guaranteed to be unique. On an appropriately adaptable …
Jun 26
THEATRE: The Pirates of Penzance – Scotch College
The Pirates of Penzance is one of Gilbert and Sullivan’s best known and most loved musicals. Under the direction of Adam Goodburn and musical direction of Antony Hubmayer, Scotch College has produced a decidedly enjoyable version, with a pleasing design concept, strong principal performances, and consistently high energy and enthusiasm from the supporting cast and …
Jun 11
CABARET: Little Bird – State Theatre Company of SA – Her Majesty’s – 2.5K
Little Bird is presented as a dark fairy tale for adults. Penned by Nicki Bloom, it is a theatrical staging of one soul’s biography, as the protagonist, Wren (Paul Capsis), is born, grows up, seeks to find his true self in the world and wraps up any loose ends in his life; all the while …
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