Preachrs Podcast OnLine & OnStage present…
Adelaide Fringe 2020 is the biggest Fringe season ever for Preachrs Podcast OnLine & OnStage as they present 5 shows, including collaborations with award winning UK producer Fragility London and Australian producer Big Mood. Sam About Town caught up with Australian comedian/actor/podcaster and company founder Benjamin Maio Mackay to learn more about this season’s offerings. SAT: This appears to be a very adventurous and also...
A hair salon with a difference
“It’s the little details that make a difference” and Brecht Van Dam Salon is all about both these things. Attention to the smallest detail and making a difference to people’s lives. The way our hair looks impacts the way we feel and is a major part of our identity. No-one understands this more than co-owner Samantha Thomas. During a recent hair appointment I was fortunate to steal a bit of Samantha’s time to learn more about the...
Living on a prayer – review
Sam About Town interviewed Australia’s first Muslim comedian, ahead of her debut Adelaide Fringe show, ‘Living on a prayer’. She piqued our interest and we were keen to see her show, however with a busy Fringe schedule, we unfortunately couldn’t attend in person. Then along came Steve Davis and our lucky day! Steve has written a fabulous review and graciously shared it with us. Here is a sneak peek with the...
Tandanya does Fringe!
There is still plenty of time to squeeze in some Adelaide Fringe shows and I was pleasantly surprised to learn what a fantastic and varied program Tandanya is offering.Showcasing a mix of local talent as well as interstate and overseas, across genres such as dance, comedy, theatre, circus, magic and more, there really is something for everyone. I was lucky to see a preview snippet of some amazing hula hoop action from Boss Squad,...
Bernie Dieter’s Little Death Club – 5 stars
“That’s why we are all here; to be in the moment”, drawls compere and sizzling cabaret star, Bernie Dieter in her sensual and engaging way.And in the moment we all were. Immediately upon entering the spectacular Spiegeltent we were immersed in an atmosphere of decadence and excitement. The 4 piece band set the scene with dynamic and energetic Weimar-punk jazz to a backdrop of lights and stage fog. Roving performers...