Hit show ‘Simply Brill: Hits of the 60s’ is cruising back to Adelaide this Fringe season celebrating the teens who revolutionised rock’n’roll. And with three of our state’s most successful cabaret performers behind the production, you are in for a treat!
Set in New York’s Brill Building, the show explores how legendary teen songwriters, including Neil Sedaka, Bobby Darin, Carole King, Cynthia Weil, and Ellie Greenwich created some of the biggest hits of the 20th century. Delight your senses with classics such as Rock Around the Clock, Splish Splash, You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’, River Deep Mountain High, and Leader of the Pack.
And don’t worry if you’re not familiar with the artists, this production follows the fascinating story of the Brill Building, and plays some classic hits that will get you up and dancing.
Featuring a live band, Simply Brill combines music, storytelling, and humour to take audiences on a thrilling journey through rock’n’roll’s formative years.
Writer and creator Amelia Ryan says, “Simply Brill is a thrilling celebration of rock’n’roll’s formative years and the way music and popular culture were transformed, all within the walls of the Brill Building. It’s a vibrant blend of history, humour, and heart.
“We can’t wait to reunite the live band to perform these unforgettable hits and share this incredible story. We promise audiences will leave the show with a spring in their step!”
Simply Brill is produced by Amplified House, the production company founded by Amelia Ryan and Zac Tyler. The team is also behind Fringe favourites 27 Club and I Am Woman.
The show has toured extensively across Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia, and New South Wales, and has featured as a headline act on cruise ships. It was also one of six finalists considered for an Off-Broadway run at the International Fringe Encore Series in 2025.
As a 2024 Fringe Weekly Award Winner for Best Music, the show features local cabaret artists Amelia Ryan, Michaela Burger, and Michael Griffiths.
For the final two shows of the season, Philippa Lynas, a former New York-based performer, will join the cast.
Show Dates:
23 February, 3:30pm – Plat 4 Bowden
28 February, 12:30pm – The GC, Grand Central
7 March, 8:30pm – The GC, Grand Central
9 March, 4pm – The GC, Grand Central
20 March, 7:30pm – The Arkaba
This is a five-star rated show. “Simply Brill is tight, well executed and slick — an absolute sonic treat,” shared Glam Adelaide’s very own Ben Stefanoff.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan of 60s rock’n’roll or discovering these legendary songwriters for the first time, this show offers an entertaining and nostalgic journey through a defining era of music. With limited performances across Adelaide, audiences won’t want to miss the chance to experience this award-winning celebration of the Brill Building’s golden age.
Simply Brill: Hits of the 60s
Venue: Multiple Venues
Season: Sunday, February 23rd to Thursday, March 20th
Duration: 70 min
Tickets: $20 to $70
To book tickets, click here.
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