Author: Bethany Eloise
Review: State Opera Takes A Magical Journey Into The Woods
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★★★★★ A man stands before the red velvet curtain. Not the narrator, but Artistic Director Dane Lam himself. Presenting with casual charm, Lam offers three things to celebrate: last night marked the premiere of one of five new productions created in South Australia. Into The Woods features an entirely South Australian cast.…
Review: Casey Donovan This Is Me 2026 Adelaide Cabaret Festival
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★★★★★ Casey Donovan became a household name when she won Australian Idol in 2004 as its youngest-ever champion. Now, twenty-two years later, she arrives for one night only to a packed Festival Theatre for the Adelaide Cabaret Festival. Despite its title, This Is Me – The Amy Winehouse Special is not about Winehouse. The…
Review: Natalie Gamsu A Voice Like Shrapnel 2026 Adelaide Cabaret Festival
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★★★★★ Natalie Gamsu’s cabaret, A Voice Like Shrapnel, is a masterclass in storytelling. Offering a raw reflection on her life and hard-won journey towards self-acceptance, Gamsu delves deep into her past with grit and startling honesty. Co-written by Ash Flanders and director Stephen Niccolazzo – Green Room Award winner for Best Direction – the…
Review: Funny Girl Shines With The Star Quality Of Fanny Brice
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★★★★★ I will start simply. You must see this production. It is truly exceptional in every way. In the words of Fanny Brice, she is “the greatest star,” and this production shines with that star quality. Funny Girl is forever linked to the icon that is Barbra Streisand. Featuring some of…
Review: The Perfect Life (A Musical By Amity Dry) 2026 Adelaide Fringe
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★★★★★ ARIA Gold singer-songwriter of The Lighthouse and former contestant on The Block: All Stars, Amity Dry has a powerful story to tell. And it’s our story. The story of women. The Perfect Life (A Musical by Amity Dry) arrives at this year’s Adelaide Fringe. Think Desperate Housewives, but less desperate and no murder. We meet…
