by Adelaide Fringe Contributor | Mar 11, 2018 | Adelaide Festivals, Live Music, Music, Reviews
The Clarendon Community Hall, Sun 11 Mar. [MUSIC/ACOUSTIC – SA] After the hustle and bustle of the Fringe so far, it was a lovely drive into Clarendon. Early afternoon, and although I was looking forward to spending a good hour or so in the Riverbend Cottage, the...
by Jenna Bonavita | Mar 11, 2018 | Adelaide Festivals, Dance, Family Entertainment, Live Music, Music, Reviews
Botanic Park/Tainmundilla, Adelaide, Sat 10 Mar. [WORLD MUSIC] Day Two of one of the world’s finest festivals once again served up a smorgasbord of delights. After a significant recovery period from yesterday’s WOMADelaide ecstasy I received my first energy infusion...
by Michael Coghlan | Mar 11, 2018 | Adelaide Festivals, Dance, Family Entertainment, Live Music, Music, Reviews
Botanic Park/Tainmundilla, Adelaide, Sat 10 Mar. [WORLD MUSIC] Daytimes at WOMADelaide are difficult when it’s very hot. Most of the spaces in front of the stages are empty and the crowds try and squeeze into the available shade down the back or at the sides. Unless...
by Janine Spearpoint | Mar 11, 2018 | Adelaide Festivals, Comedy, Reviews, Theatre
Cornucopia at Gluttony, Sat 10 Mar. [COMEDY/THEATRE – UK] The stage is set, the lights are darkened and our host for the evening emerges to tell us what is wanted from the crowd and what to expect (or possibly not to) from the cast. Five classically trained actors are...
by Jenna Bonavita | Mar 10, 2018 | Adelaide Festivals, Circus & Physical Theatre, Dance, Live Music, Music, Reviews
Botanic Park/Tainmundilla, Adelaide, Fri 9 Mar. [WORLD MUSIC] For the past decade the Kaurna Welcome, acknowledgment of country, and official opening, had been presented by highly respected elder, Stephen Gadlabarti. Sadly ‘Uncle Stevie’ passed away unexpectedly last...
by Michael Coghlan | Mar 10, 2018 | Adelaide Festivals, Circus & Physical Theatre, Dance, Live Music, Music, Reviews
Botanic Park/Tainmundilla, Adelaide, Fri 9 Mar. [WORLD MUSIC] WOMADelaide 2018 got off to a magical start. Botanic Park looked wonderful but it must be said was already looking pretty dry and dusty before the hordes arrived. They filed in as the sun went down. Old...