Category: Fringe 2018

MOJITO ! – THE HEMINGWAY CABARET

Mojito! is an entertaining fast-paced cabaret set in Cuba in 1959 on the eve of the Cuban Revolution. Songs from Spain, Cuba and Latin American countries are brought to life by an excellent 7 piece band consisting of trumpet, trombone, drums, congas, piano, bass and classical guitar.  The fabulous vocals are mainly provided by Nancy …

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FRINGE 2018 – Oriental Flair – Eastern Harps Meet Western Strings – Garage International – 4K

So, this show will be on a Saturday when the Adelaide Town Hall itself is not open. Don’t panic as you just need to know that the Garage International is located at the rear of the town hall itself, which can be accessed from Pirie Street.  The performance was held in a smaller venue which …

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LORD OF THE STRINGS – The Clubroom @ GC

Perched comfortably amidst a cache of beautiful guitars including a unique 10 string Richard Howell featuring 4 extra bass strings Mathew demonstrated his extraordinary musical prowess interspersing the set with clever witticisms and easy banter.

FRINGE 2018: Viggo Venn: Pepito – 3.5K – GOUD

Viggo Venn is a name to watch. Whilst Venn’s show Pepito definitely needs a little polishing, there are stretches of comedy in there that signify that this man is a fantastic clown, comedian, and generally nice guy. Venn’s show is equal parts sketch comedy, audience interaction, and ode to cucumbers (not a euphemism). Venn becomes Pepito, …

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FRINGE CIRCUS AND PHYSICAL THEATRE, CABARET – Rouge – The Octagon at Gluttony – 4.5K

Sybaritic, sensual and yes, sexual. Rouge is a sensory buffet with circus, burlesque and a powerfully operatic vocalist! It truly is circus for adults. RA 18+. Kryztoff Rating 4.5K

FRINGE COMEDY/THEATRE – Matt Byrne’s Hott Property – Maxim’s Wine Bar – 5K

Hot Property is theatre at its finest! This unlikely marriage of real estate and comedy is at once entertaining and educational. For all adults. Kryztoff Rating 5K

FRINGE 2018: F**k Tinder – 3.5K

By Anthony Nguyen In the 21st Century age of online dating apps, many people are familiar with the disillusions of chasing a digital romance. Self-proclaimed Scottish single man, Chris Henry, attempts to revive the romance by bringing lonely singles back into the pubs with his comedy event, F**k Tinder, for the 2018 Adelaide Fringe. Social …

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PICK OF THE FRINGE (part one)

A series of 10 minute preview tasters of shows from The Adelaide Fringe 2018

Fringe 2018: Socially [un]acceptable – 4.5K

By Amy. There are some Fringe shows that stick with you long after you leave. They make you contemplate your own experiences, opinions, and beliefs. Socially [un]acceptable, a no-holds-barred piece by Laura Desmond, is definitely one of those shows. An honest, unflinching look at both the sexual assaults experienced by Desmond throughout her life, and …

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THE BRIDGE – ADELAIDE FRINGE 2018

Two people, brought together by chance, search for ways to keep hope alive. Through their nightly shadow-puppet play they are able to create stories and worlds over which they have control.  They can make plans, express their fears, laugh, and make it through another night. Nameless throughout and with their pasts virtually erased by the …

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