Charlie Caper – Magical
Feb20

Charlie Caper – Magical

Charlie Caper lives up to the show’s title ‘Magical’. If I wasn’t an adult or wasn’t trying to be rational, I’d be pretty confident in saying that he really does perform actual magic, such is the spellbinding atmosphere he creates and his indecipherable tricks. Dictionary definitions of ‘magical’ include: “Beautiful or delightful in a way that seems removed from everyday...

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Passengers
Feb19

Passengers

Passengers, a compelling show of physical theatre and storytelling is aptly named as I begin to question being a passenger in my own life as I contemplate the stories expertly told by the 3 charismatic characters. Am I driving my life? Am I merely a passenger while supporting others’ needs and dreams? Am I truly engaged in my life? What influences my direction in life, my reactions and my plans? It is so easy to become caught up in...

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It’s getting a little hot in here!
Feb15

It’s getting a little hot in here!

Adelaide Fringe is all about the experience. Sometimes it’s a lucky dip and that’s definitely all part of the fun. Hearing from someone who has seen a show is a brilliant way to make a choice for yourself. Enthusiastic Fringe-goer and friend, Brucie Logan and his partner, Vanessa, saw, Tropical Heat’ last night. Described as being “on fire with sexy bods, exotic rhythms and hot moves parading extravagant...

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And Matt Tarrant does it again!
Feb15

And Matt Tarrant does it again!

I am lucky enough to have seen Matt Tarrant perform on a few occasions and therefore was full of anticipation for his new show, Evolve…..and I wasn’t disappointed! Matt Tarrant once again delivered a slick, professional performance leaving no doubt as to how he achieved his numerous awards and popularity. There was a delay to the start as the full house (of 520 people no less!) had to be expertly manoeuvred into every nook...

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Baggage Limit
Feb04

Baggage Limit

Sometimes you have to unpack your sh*t to find the magic and Peta Morris’s one woman musical monologue does just that. Peta is a Sydney based writer, performer, artist and educator and is debuting her original show, ‘Baggage Limit’ in this year’s Adelaide Fringe. Sam About Town spoke to Peta to learn more about the show and the inspiration for creating it. SAT: Peta, thank you for speaking with us today. This is an intensely...

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