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…
As 2013 draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the year that was, the many riches and lessons learned and I thank God for the Arts and Culture throughout this somewhat turbulent and changeable twelve months. I have nominated this my Year of Art and Culture because it has been filled to the…
True to their values, the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra delivered an enriching evening of ‘Vision, Dedication and Inspiration’ at the Adelaide Festival Theatre on Saturday. The audience was treated to a frolicking rendition of Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody in Blue’, and transported to another time and place, with all the ambience, animation and anecdote of American Soul. American-born,…
Wow! What an amazing Cabaret Festival has been delivered this year. Under the fantastic and highly capable direction of Kate Ceberano, the people of Adelaide were gifted an incredible line up of artists from around the world. From 7-22 June, the nights came alive with variety and fervor. I went along to seven shows and…
2013 certainly is the year for celebrations! The Adelaide Festival Theatre celebrates 40 years on Sunday 2 June and coincides with the 100th year anniversary of Her Majesty’s Theatre in Grote Street. Forty years ago, with the incredible foresight and ambition of Premier Don Dunstan, Adelaide lead the way in the arts and cultural arena,…