The Piano Men – 5 stars
Emma Knights is a seasoned performer, producer, presenter, writer, mentor and all round supporter of the arts. Her credentials and experience speak for themselves (check out her website for more info: www.emmaknightsproductions.com)In this cabaret show, Emma is not supporting anyone else, accompanying other singers nor directing from the sidelines. This is all about her. And she does it all. Writing and performing her first solo show,...
A Complete Waste of Time – 3.5 stars
Well, was this a complete waste of time? Absolutely not!It’s tricky to review a comedy stand-up show when there are only 6 audience members, but that’s the luck of the draw with the Fringe, 9pm on a Tuesday. It must be even more difficult for a comedian to work a room when there is a small audience.Steve Chang excels in audience interaction. He had us chuckling, giggling and laughing straight away, with his warm and...
Men with Coconuts – 4.5 stars
Men with Coconuts pulled off a trifecta last night and the audience were the winners, laughing all the way to the finish line. Improv requires a combination of talent, skill, and the vitality of your audience on the night. Men with Coconuts are actors, singers, a freestyle rapper, comedians and musicians and gently (as in no scary audience participation) encourage us to contribute ideas, until they had us, and themselves at times, in...
Ruby Slipper Chronicles – wow, what a voice!
Aurelie Roque tells the true story of her bizarre journey from Kansas to Australia and she shares this story through anecdotes and songs. She promotes the fact that there will be no dancing (“she has standards”) and although I think she might be being modest, I’m very happy she chose not to take time away from singing. This show is worth 5 stars for her singing alone and everything else is a bonus! Aurelie is...
The A Club – a fab Fringe hub!
The A Club Adelaide has over 160 shows this Fringe by more than 20 artists and is set to be one of the hottest places to hang out. The variety of shows really does mean there is something for everyone, such as comedy, cabaret, theatre and music, and including aspects such as storytelling, fire spinning, magic, drag, burlesque, dancing and much, much more. The shows can all be located for quick reference on the Fringe website in one...
Art and wine – what a great blend. And you’re invited!
DogRidge Cellar Door & Gallery invites you to the opening of Contemporary Allegiance, an exhibition of watercolours and sculptures.To be opened by Anna McVannSunday 17th February 3pm – 5pmDogRidge Cellar Door & Gallery129 Bagshaws Road, McLaren Flat “It’s always a lovely afternoon in McLaren Vale with the DogRidge crew and I’m looking forward to exhibiting my new watercolours alongside the work of Liquid...