There was a palpable vibe in the auditorium of the Festival Theatre last night, with splashes of colour and costumes reflecting the efforts of the expectant crowd as they awaited the opening of Grease is the Word. More than 40 years after Harry M Miller produced the first production of Grease staged outside of America…
DetailsThis dramatic biopic illuminates the long-term love affair between American poet Elizabeth Bishop (Miranda Otto) and Brazilian architect Lota de Macedo Soares (Glória Pires). The screenplay, written by Matthew Chapman and Julie Sayers, is based on real events documented in the book Rare and Commonplace Flowers by Carmen L Oliveria, which follows the turbulent life…
DetailsThe trials, triumphs and tribulations that fuelled the genius of a fashion designer are portrayed in this extensive account of the life and times of the man behind the label Yves St Laurent. The story is narrated from the perspective of Laurent’s life partner Pierre Bergé (played by Guillaume Gallienne), who portrays Laurent as a…
DetailsSmall in stature yet towering with talent, Darlene Love sang her heart out to a near-capacity audience at the Festival Theatre on the eve of the closing of this year’s Cabaret Festival. Love, 75, proudly claimed the centre-stage position among her talented band of three saxophonists, two trombonists, two guitarists, keyboard player and percussion, with…
DetailsAfter a highly publicised departure from Hollywood and a move from movies to monarchy, Grace of Monaco tells the story of a year in the life of Grace Kelly and the complex challenges she inherited as the appointed Princess. From the outset, Nicole Kidman embodies the grace, poise and dignity of Kelly, paying due respect…
DetailsTwo Titan concerts at Elder Hall on the weekend were the culmination of the first collaboration between the Adelaide Youth Orchestra (AdYO) and the Adelaide University’s Elder Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra (ECSO). The towering backdrop provided by the organ pipes at the rear of the historic hall’s stage set the scene perfectly for what…
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