Mitchell Butel takes ‘time’ as his theme for this show, running through 24 hours in song and poetry.
This is an exhibition of ultimate professionalism born of innumerable hours of intensive practice and constant refinement.
This is definitely cabaret that embraces the dark side. This is an exceptional performance.
Billie Holiday, near the end of her life, interrupts her show to tell her life story.
This should come with a health warning about aching jaws from laughing and sore hands from applauding.
John Waters gets right to the core of each song and immerses himself in it.
Donna McKechnie is a real trouper; even severe arthritis and the doctor’s pronouncement that she would never dance again couldn’t stop her performing.
This was a terrific concert, filled to the brim with great music.
This would, without doubt, be the most intellectually stimulating offering in this Cabaret Festival and a thoroughly absorbing and enriching session it proved to be.
Lanie Lane and Betty, her 1957 arch top guitar, presented an hour of blues in a traditional vein.
For this performance Elizabeth Cousemacker turned to the music of three of the great composers, Noël Coward, Kurt Weill and Cole Porter.
This show was marred by a truly dreadful sound mix, making it impossible to fairly judge the performance.
The Variety Gala Performance was sold out even before the programme of events had been printed, and for good reason.
Lisa Flanagan gives a warm and sensitive performance as she tells the stories of major events through the remembrances of friends and family members.
This is probably the best thing that State Theatre has offered for some time, so try to catch it.
Adelaide Festival Centre and National Pharmacies proudly announce the much anticipated 2010 Something on Saturday season, now in its 33nd year and running from 8 May to 4 September.
Presented by the Adelaide Festival Centre the 2010 Adelaide International Guitar Festival will run over four days from 25 – 28 November. This Festival is a celebration of the world’s most popular instrument, bringing together some of the best guitarists from around Australia and the world, with artists crossing a range of genres and showcasing their skill, musicianship and creativity.
This dance/drama/documentary piece is based on the devastating 1980 Ash Wednesday bushfires as experienced by choreographer Katrina Lazaroff and her family.
Written by Don Reid, this play documents the exercise sessions at a local gymnasium, Gerry’s Gym, where five long term friends gather weekly.
A decade of cabaret and there’s more to come as the Adelaide Festival Centre and Artistic Director for the Adelaide Cabaret Festival, David Campbell, announce the 2010 Adelaide Cabaret Festival program, 11 – 26 June, proudly supported by Principal Partner FOXTEL.