An entertaining and well-designed production that provided appropriate, and somewhat overdue, recognition of an important historical event whose anniversary should really have received even wider acknowledgement in other media.
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The final day of WOMADelaide 2017 provided many of the festival’s highlights. The rains had cleared, giving way to perfect autumnal weather that stretched into the late evening, and the slightly lower crowd numbers made for a wonderfully chilled vibe. Add to that a terrific line-up of acts, and it all made for a great end to the weekend.
Not just for all the single ladies, The Desperettes will make you giggle, whatever your relationship status.
Intimate Space is is one of the most exciting, affecting, entertaining and surprising shows to hit Mad March.
Raw and visceral, Signifying Nothing is, despite its flaws and inconsistencies, an engaging piece of theatre that challenges us to think carefully about how we use our voting privileges and to look closely at the character and motivations of those who purport to represent us in our parliaments.
The Backstories is a series of shows developed for the Adelaide Festival by Annette Shun Wah and William Yang from CAAP to explore the Asian-Australian experience, in this case featuring Moya Dodd’s story. The performance elegantly presents Dodd’s family history in a way that engages the audience, exploring her passions and relating the tale of her success.
Kate Ceberano in the Spiegeltent – a terrific, five-star performance from one of the greats!
WOMADelaide 2017 kicked off in stunning conditions last night and, with the threat of rain later in the weekend, the enthusiastic Friday evening crowd were determined to make the most of the opportunity.
One of the first acts to hit the stage when WOMADelaide opens this evening is Xylouris White, a collaboration between Cretan lute player George Xylouris and Dirty Three drummer, Jim White.
Tonight on the Adelaide Riverbank Palais, the repertoire of Morrissey and The Smiths will be given a unique Mexican makeover with a performance from acclaimed Mariachi outfit, Mexrrissey.
