Our 2019 season was programmed via an open callout and EOI. The resulting festival was an amazing mix of dance, comedy, music and theatre.
Because There Was Fire
Theatre
On a warm summer night two teens disappear from a neighbourhood barbecue, vanishing without a trace.
There's Clara, seventeen, fed up with her suburb and everyone in it. Everyone except Andrew, the newly arrived rich kid from the right side of the tracks. Sparks fly and they jump in his Monaro and hit the road, yearning for a life of adventure. But they soon learn that escape isn't that easy, and fires can burn beyond control.
Written by Jamie Hornsby, one of South Australia's most exciting new writers and winner: Best New Work - Newcastle Fringe Festival.
Goose
Theatre
When River reveals they're a goose, child genius Charlie takes it into her own hands to fix things. An adventure filled with time travel, Frenchmen, Mums and Dads; watch as Charlie and Chelsea put things right.
From Little Lamplight Productions - a new, independent theatre collective based in Tasmania.
Little Lamplight also doubles as an ever-growing project in which we aim to create job opportunities and act as a creative outlet for creators in Northern Tasmania.
Theatre
When thrust into a world you cannot control and confronting a future not of your own making, would you leave your fate to the toss of a coin? A fast, funny, frenzied surreal tragicomedy - compelled into existence by not being able to get the rights to another play.
Presented by a fresh, fierce new generation of Adelaide theatre-makers, this existential comedy will make you laugh and also think about death. A lot.
Benchmarks
Theatre
Seventy-year-old Ivan has been homeless for many years. Seventeen-year-old Luke has been homeless for seven hours. Tonight their worlds collide as each struggles for clarity, self-worth and domination of the other. Through their cat and mouse games, Benchmarks explores the themes of homelessness, alienation, belonging, manipulation and deception.
The Best Show
Comedy
A dark comedy about madness, theatre, and Sonic The Hedgehog.
The greatest thespian of this or any other generation, Eddie, guides you through his masterful new one-man play. 'The Best Show'. Why aim lower? 'The Best Show' is a tour de force, epoch-defining theatrical landmark. Exploring all themes, tackling all genres and subjugating all mediums.
"Inner life monologues don't come more brilliantly written and performed at hyper speed...The fabulist nature of Morrison's writing and performance is superb, utterly gripping..."Barefoot Review
The Riddalin Brothers Pty Ltd, Present: Vol 3 Part 5 The Beginning of the End of Times New Romantic
Physical Comedy
This world premiere is a playful and wistful romp for those wanting to relive your youth. Imagine a crossover of Transformers, a Bunnings Commercial and Lawrence of Arabia and then forget about it, it's not relevant.
The Riddalen Brothers are the bi-product of the over active imaginations of Callan Fleming and Hew Parham. A show for those of you who were told off for being naughty, being too much, being a nuisance.
FEMME
Dance
From the catwalks of Paris, to the office boardroom, FEMME is a new solo theatrical dance work by choreographer/performer, Erin Fowler. Drawing on her experiences as a fashion model and business woman, FEMME is one woman's search for self within the cacophony of gender and sexual conditioning that surrounds us.
FEMME explores concepts of femininity and female sexuality, the female body, the gender roles we conform to, or break against, and what it means to be powerful in a largely masculine dominant culture.
Evangeline
Physical Theatre
"A writer and director of true theatrical instincts" Canberra Times
"Little Dove Theatre Art confirms its place as one of the foremost exponents of Butoh in the country" SMH
★★★★★ The Guardian UK
★★★★★ The Herald UK
★★★★★ The List
ELSKA - Heart & Harp
Live Music
Infusing playfulness and wonder into the Australian pop music industry, Gold Coast artist ELSKA has redefined the humble harp - marrying the delicate instrument with the power of a loop pedal. Oozing charm with a new brand of breezy soulful pop, ELSKA creates melodic harp-infused pop music designed for daydreaming, road tripping and romance.
"The best kind of surprise package!" BLEACH* Festival.
"An absolute powerhouse of a performer!" Six8 Music.
Live Music
Challenger approaching! Welcome to the only live scored performance of Super Smash Bros!
Prepare to be entertained by bout after bout of furious and explosive combat, with a soundtrack provided by the hottest band you'll see all fringe, Squeltch.
Experience Super Smash Bros as you've never experienced before at 'SUPER JAZZ BROS'!
Sound and Silence
Live Music
No band. No microphones. No Stage. The award-winning vocal group, Voice of Transition, like you've never seen them.
'Sound & Silence' is an immersive experience that puts the audience in the centre of the performance. Enjoy an evening of a Capella, designed to showcase the power and subtlety of the human voice.
Voice of Transition is an acclaimed ensemble with sold-out Fringe seasons to their name. For the first time, they're forgoing any amplification or accompaniment, showcasing their talents as individuals, and cohesion as a group.
She’ll Be Right
Live Music
With a shared passion for all things Australian, what a better debut for dynamic duo Madz and Kate than an hour filled with an eclectic array of music from great Australian artists.
Kate and Madz have worked with Kate Ceberano and been mentored by Kim Spargo under 'Platform Academy'.
Now the VB flows, while the jokes, laughter and music are had a plenty with these two crazy Aussie chicks - so join for a drink and a night of adventure in Fringe 2019.
Live Music
If you love the songs & music of Tracy Chapman you will love this intimate solo live performance of her works by Jonny Lee. Be quick, previous seasons have sold out! This year the show continues to evolve & grow into larger spaces.
★★★★★ "You'll leave feeling... blown away by how heartfelt and beautiful the singing was! It reminded me why I love Tracy Chapman so much." Channel 44, Holly