Peter Maddern

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Mar 10

FRINGE 2019 – Dance – “Abyss” – Goodwood Institute – 3K

By Julia Cudsi The concept of sin has given artists fodder for thousands of years, including in this world premiere collaboration between MAD / DAN Productions. Featuring only four performers, this contemporary dance piece takes the audience on a journey through what appears to be the various circles of hell, along with their associated sins, …

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Mar 10

FRINGE 2019 – Circus & Physical Theatre – Railed – Gluttony – 4K

By Julia Cudsi Regular readers of this blog will appreciate my preference for physical theatre and circus, especially of the adult variety. “Railed”, brought to the Adelaide Fringe by The Head First Acrobats, certainly delivers on that brief by providing not only a high energy show but a clear narrative theme of the old-fashioned Western, …

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Mar 09

THEATRE – Judas – Bakehouse – 4.5K

This is well crafted theatre delivered by three talented performers on top of their games; Marriott’s performance is particularly powerful. 4.5K

Mar 08

FRINGE MUSIC — PUSSY RIOT LIVE — Maths Lawns @ RCC Fringe — 3K

Frustrating programming marred what was otherwise a truly unique, high-energy performance by the Pussy Riot girls. It was certainly memorable and not something we’ll get to see again anytime soon. 

Mar 08

FRINGE 2019 – Kokoda – Star Theatres/Stirling Theatre – 4K

Kokoda is an account of the ordinary confronting the extraordinary. An original theatre work with a message resonant today. Kryztoff Rating 4 K

Mar 03

FRINGE COMEDY — ERIC’S TALES OF THE SEA — Ferguson Room @ The National Wine Centre — 4K

‘Eric’s Tales of the Sea’ is exactly what it sounds like — good old-fashioned storytelling by a former submariner of the Royal Navy Submarines. And it’s excellent. 4K

Mar 02

FRINGE THEATRE — THE SORRY MUM PROJECT — Exhibition Hall @ The National Wine Centre — 3.5K

Both a cathartic performance of coming to terms with her own guilt and a sincere apology to her mum, ‘The Sorry Mum Project’ is a modern, fun and honest theatre performance that is firmly grounded in the real world. 3.5K

Mar 01

FRINGE 2019 – Rouge – Gluttony – 4.5K

By Julia Cudsi Circuses of the adult variety have been exceedingly popular in recent years of the Fringe, and generally for very good reason: amazing acrobatics, combined with burlesque, bawdy humour and a strong dose of titillation generally makes for an excellent night out. “Rouge” fits perfectly within this description. From the welcoming words of …

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Feb 27

CIRCUS – Let’s Get Wild – Wine Centre – 3.5K

Great fun for children up to aged 12 with a show parents can readily enjoy along the way. 3.5K

Feb 26

FRINGE THEATRE – Oysters – Bakehouse Theatre – Kryztoff

A sensitive and educational introspective, unearthing pearls along the way. Brahms, classical music icon, as you’ve never seen him before. Kryztoff Rating 3.5K