Review – Temper
An adventurous show, it shifted rapidly between circus tricks and more theatrical moments – and, at times, that venture was a little shaky.
Category: Theatre
Review – Sing, Swing, Get in The Mood with The Pacific Belles
I love swing music and find 1940s culture fascinating. But this show was in equal parts under-rehearsed, uncomfortably sleazy, unengaging, and notably lacking in the panache that is needed to pull off such an act.
Review – Cirque de Gymnastique: RED
The performance included displays of ribbon, floor tumbling, mat work, tissue and bar – to name a few. On many occasions the audience gasped aloud, initiated by watching a flawless backbend or multiple backflips.
Review – A Viking Tale
[Jenny Wynter] portrays most of the other characters in the performance, including a passive-aggressive neighbour who is at pains to point out that her Viking birthday cakes for her Viking son are always hand-made and orgaaanic.
Review – BAZINGA! Nerdlesque Nights
The idea behind Nerdlesque is that nerd culture meets burlesque performance, and there were plenty of tributes to Lord of the Rings, Star Wars and even Predator. Unfortunately, the segues between acts were far from seamless, and this was a show that showed it stitching.
Review – True Story.
True Story is a completely original cabaret piece based on strange but true tales collected from all round the world. From a vengeful dentist to a kid that dreams of mythical creatures, Ruth Wilkin compiles these wacky and wonderful stories into delightful cabaret ditties.
Review – A Gaggle of Saints
Chelsea Evans and Eddie Morrison deliver remarkable performances, clearly exhibiting every emotional nuance and change of beat. Not a second is wasted, and director Lisa White and assistant director Hannah Bennett should be praised for their innovative and breathtaking use of the confined space available.
Review – Lili la Scala: Siren
It is scarcely to be believed that so much can be packed into a single hour, and yet in La Scala’s presence time stops and you find yourself spellbound.
Review – EastEnd Cabaret: Dirty Talk
[EastEnd Cabaret offer] saucy, classy, daring and accessible entertainment that leaves you with plenty to tell your workmates about in the lunchroom the next day.
Review – Katie Noonan & Circa: Love-Song-Circus
Love-Song-Circus is powerful, uplifting and gut-wrenchingly beautiful. Noonan gives voice to the long-unspoken stories of the female pioneers of Australian stoicism.
Review – A Nightmare On Love Street
Add to this a Freddie Krueger rap from a Nightmare on Elm Street, featuring dubious sexual references “not in the backdoor” and you have a vastly inappropriate and often hilarious show. The show is not perfect, but the delivery is and Christine and Phelan excel.
Review – FOMO
FOMO: The Fear of Missing Out is a hilarious, theatrical sketch-comedy not to be missed.
Review – Worst Side Story
The humour was spot on. A bit outlandish and crude at times but set up well, earning groans and surprised laughter.
Review – Papillon
This show is just pure simple fun. Each component is delivered with a shot of comedy that keeps you giggling between gasps.
Review – Xanadu
David Gauci should be commended for his ambition of presenting shows that fail to come to Adelaide professionally. Such is his devotion to the productions that his amateur renditions are a mighty substitute for the original.
