This was an inventive and well produced theatre adaption of Pip Williams’ novel of the same name. I came to it with only a vague awareness of the feminist themes but left pleasantly entertained if somewhat tired due to the phenomenally uncomfortable seating in the Dunstan Playhouse. Coincidentally before the play, Paul and I had […]
Amazing and efficient production with great acting, costume and general presentation. Attended this without really knowing what I was getting into which I think is the best type of mindset to have for a Fringe show. When Rob and I arrived at the Latvian Hall (awesomely named “Tālava”), we were asked to don masks and […]
A lot of good music, set to very good dance / strip tease routines, with a simple and cohesive theme. Not quite drag and not as good as their last production, but still very fun https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/messy-friends-party-favours-af2025
“How Reggae Changed The World” A good mix of Bob Marley covers and history about Jamaica, reggae and the artist. I learnt a lot of new things such as: I was not prepared for how cold the air conditioning would be in this tiny venue and I spent the majority of the show trying to […]
“A Deep Time View of Australia’s Epic History” A decent depiction of indigenous stories presented alongside archeological findings. The 3d graphics made good use of the dome projection. https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/the-earth-above-a-deep-time-view-of-australia-s-epic-history-af2025
“Full Dome Experience” Very afternoon children’s television vibe. I was sleepy during and after https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/star-dreaming-full-dome-experience-af2025
“Australia’s Other Great Reef” Watching presentations on ecological systems now always makes me feel a bit sad due to how they are all being destroyed. Content aside, this “full dome” planetary movie seemed a bit dated and low resolution. I also don’t think it took advantage of the immersive medium. https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/ningaloo-australia-s-other-great-reef-full-dome-experience-af2025
A pretty expensive ($60) Fringe show of trans (?) Thai women lip syncing and dancing to various songs in some pretty amazing outfits. It was fun and spectacular but not something I would pick myself, especially at this price point because I’m such a tight ass. At the very start of the show, a voice […]
Max and a small ensemble performed the albums “In A Landcsape” and “The Blue Notebooks”. The first was nice, but featureless and I fell asleep several times. The second was okay but felt like a inferior experience to my memory of the album, sounding in part like it had been very cheaply produced
Staged at the Queens Theatre, this was an immersive and powerful adaptation of the movie. It was very sparely produced with no set or costume changes, but was still engaging nevertheless. The actor who played Hedwig was incredible and carried the majority of the production
Considering how short their only album is, they did a really good job of turning out a full set. Abigail the lead singer is so magnetic. Fully imagined a life together and a break up all in the one show
Spectacular and original show that was somehow better than the recorded music. While at times it felt like a listening party, something about being literally to feel the music in your body was incredible
A very messy performance in the main concert hall of the Sydney Opera House. They messiness was actually very enjoyable with Arca seemingly making up the set list as she went along. To this end, some instruments on the stage were never used. Charming and unconventional performance
Unremarkable but accomplished. An enjoyable performance. First time I’ve attended a gig at the Hordern
A very early draft work of theatre that at present relies too heavily on technology at the expense of the story
Sound was very muddy. I felt tired. It’s possible if I had gone and seen this without Rob I might have enjoyed it more, but Rob really loathed the performance making it hard for me to enjoy it
Maximalist show that had everything from mentalism, magic, acrobatics and music set to a sermon about AI and our relationship to technology. Could have done with an edit, but I enjoyed the unique take on the mediums https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/most-human-post-human-af2024
A planetary style half an hour film about coral reefs utilising the music of Max Richter and the Carol soundtrack. In theory right up my alley but I found the visuals to be too close to appreciate (like sitting in the front row of the cinema) and the music choice lazy https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/coral-rekindling-venus-full-dome-experience-af2024
A female strip show first, theatre second. Not much insight into the central character’s biography and a lot of the interest was drawn through the very accomplished strip act. Highlight of the show was a spectacular simulated ejaculation https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/a-body-at-work-af2024
Probably the best drag show I’ve ever seen. So good to be reminded of the diversity in artistic drag expression https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/messy-friends-af2025
The cabaret genre seems to demand personal anguish and trauma as sacrifices at the altar of entertainment. Gemma’s troubles are relatable and entertaining enough – but I think it needs either to be more polished or less so and more conversational. At this level it feels like a developing school presentation https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/galah-galah-af2024
I think with the right frame of mind, this improv, audience driven choose your own adventure would be side splitting funny. Despite the incredible skill, it however didn’t quite click with me https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/john-robertson-the-dark-room-af2024
Relentless non stop 2000s era music mega mix with dancing routines and multiple costume changes. Incredible energy and effort https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/so-fresh-hits-of-the-2000s-af2025
A well made archive of the acid house movement in the UK. Was very effective at presenting what would have otherwise been potentially dry talking heads in context and made me nostalgic for something I’d never experienced first hand https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/in-pursuit-of-repetitive-beats-af2024
Probably the most enjoyable opera I’ve been to yet. Though having said that, production was a bit of a mess. So many different styles, so many rough edges – at first, this was kind of charming, but towards the end, it became almost amateurish
Visually very boring, and acoustically very samey. You can’t really fault the show because it’s exactly as promised but I can’t help but feel this would have been better as incidental music, i.e., to have people to dance to without watching the band
Was worried when it opened with a cover of Ce Ce Peniston’s, Finally but developed into an extremely heartfelt and funny personal account. Was ugly crying by the end. Very very good https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/dr-ahmed-gets-hitched-my-big-fat-gay-greek-pakistani-wedding-af2024
Very professional, fun and high energy concert. I felt very old by the end of the night with all the strobing
I really struggled with this ambient gig, and actually fell asleep during the support act and wanted to go to sleep during the main event
Incredible. If it wasn’t for the noisy Americans sitting next to me, I would have been a sobbing mess in my seat. Literally was crying during this concert
Sounded perfect but somehow and ironically bloodless? Still really enjoyed myself
Despite not knowing anything except “Mr Jones” this was a very enjoyable gig. Lead singer was highly expressive and the band was very engaging. Overall a very accomplished set. The poetry and talent really shone through
Cute and great to watch with the earnest reactions of the mostly young audience. However I’m glad I didn’t pay for this
A great show; suitably quirky and spectacular. Even songs I didn’t really like were enjoyable live
Every element of this play was excellently executed but in excess. If the production and story could have been simplified it would have been a lot more enjoyable. Instead this felt like being pelted with bricks for two hours
An inventive and fun interactive play with strangers contributing to the majority of the show’s execution https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/electric-dreams-work-txt-af2023
Very modern funky and innovative staging. A predictable but still enjoyable young adult theatre experience
Enjoyable and aggressively ruddy show. Great translation of the live show with some very good contestants https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/hard-quiz-live-hosted-by-tom-gleeson-af2023
Exhausting authoritative bombastic show with 10,000% energy. A two hour show with multiple costume changes, burlesque shows, incredible music and audience participation. Left feeling spent
Enjoyable and intimate show with some genuinely funny moments. Only bad thing was that it was probably over rehearsed and had zero audience interaction https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/andrew-hansen-is-cheap-af2023
Good set by Bad Religion, but found support and headliners a bit samey
I REALLY enjoyed this. Wacky, tacky and dumb, but acted with 2000% conviction. Love the line “Does this look like the labia majora of a serial killer to you?”
Set started off very distorted, with songs I could barely recognise. However, incredibly spectacular stage production. Like being abducted by raver 70s aliens. All the great Tame Impala tracks. 200% would see again as he gets more ambitious every time
Production design was perfect. Two very strong leads, and some average supporting cast. However was very effective in appealing to the audience’s emotions. First half was better than the second which became too “shouty”
Accomplished, expected and entertaining acoustic set
Support act was excellent, however Lisa Mitchell was over complicated (literally too many bells and whistles). The loudness of the act also annoyingly made people more comfortable about talking over the music
Thoroughly enjoyable. Tkay is so cute, so down to earth and so gracious. Great staging too
Really fun intimate vibe – rare instance where the live performance is better than the recording
Good music but boring stage show. This show is notable for being the first that I witnessed crowd dancing after COVID
Very visually striking production design. Probably best opera I’ve seen, but I still fell asleep in parts