Words by Bree Pollard A strange, beautiful film with an outstanding performance by Nicolas Cage Nicolas Cage as Robin in Pig. Directed by Michael Sarnoski Starring Nicolas Cage Released 16 September 92 mins Michael Sarnoski’s directorial debut, Pig, follows truffle forager Robin Feld (Nicolas Cage) searching for his beloved truffle-finding pig after she is kidnapped. I went into […]
Words by Jialun Qi A bombastic and bamboozling offer from Rumpus Theatre Cast of The Triumph of Man. Photos by Laura Franklin. Venue: Rumpus Theatre, Bowden Directed by Mary Angely Written by James Watson Length: 2 hours + intermission 2/5 stars The Triumph of Man is a funny play — sort of like a rollercoaster that was going extremely […]
Words by Ngoc Lan Tran Director Megan Dansie’s production of Blithe Spirit is comical, entirely charming, and whimsically clever, a triumphant, faithful production that brings Noel Coward’s most popular and most beloved play to life. In 1940s Britain, Charles Condomine and his second wife Ruth invite their closest friends to join them for a séance conducted […]
Interview by Ivan Jankovic With tickets to their Magical Dead Cat Tour now on sale, On Dit sat down with Aunty Donna’s Mark Bonnano to talk about the important things in life (but mainly comedy) L-R: Zach Ruane, Broden Kelly, and Mark Bonnano. For Melbourne-based comedy trio Aunty Donna, a good rule of thumb is to always expect […]
Words by Beck Rowse Dušan Marek, born Bítouchov, Czechoslovakia 1926, died Adelaide 1993, Rabaul revisited, 1992, Eden Hills, South Australia, oil, synthetic polymer paint on canvas on board, 50.7 x 61.0 x 4.4 cm; Private collection “There is no finish to the end A beginning follows the end.” When you leave the exhibition you come back to the […]
Words by Kirsty Kittel Genre: Coming of Age, Drama Directed By: Mary Angley Playwright: Jamila Main Venue: The Rumpus Theatre, Bowden Butterfly Kicks centres upon a young queer girl trying to stay afloat while attempting the most difficult stroke of her life so far; the tumultuous and butterfly inducing effect of first love. It is a […]
Words by Ngoc Lan Tran Featured in The Move, a dance double bill presented by the Adelaide Festival Centre Genre: Contemporary Dance Created By: Gabrielle Nankivell in collaboration with Jo Stone Dramaturgy: Katrina Lazarof Venue: The Adelaide Festival Centre, Space Theatre An unexpectedly thrilling narrative of competitive cycling, Gabrielle Nankivell and Jo Stone show us the […]
Words by Lia Devetzidis “Don’t blame the mirror if it’s your mug that’s crooked” April 15 -17, 7:30pmVenue: Little Theatre, UofA North TerraceTickets here After a year of closed doors, empty seats, and dark stages, the lights are finally coming up on the Adelaide University Theatre Guild, with a staged playreading of the classic Russian […]
Words By Ngoc Lan Tran No trickery, just touch. Genre: Circus and physical theatre Presented by: Gravity and other Myths, and Nu Article Venue: The Boboli, Garden of Unearthly Delights Length: 1 hour Featuring the jazzy sonic boom of Nu Article, eight fearless, charismatic, and gravity-defying acrobats from the company of Gravity and Other Myths transcends the ordinary […]
Words by Jialun Qi Her authenticity was radiant both within her songs and in between them https://www.adelaidefestival.com.au/events/moju/ Venue: Adelaide Festival Summerhouse Length: 1 hour Distinct from your mainstream belly-belching Ariana Grande copycats, Mo’Ju’s voice had a complex timbre. It was at once raspy and smooth, resonant yet whispery, as if she had ingrained subtle post-production […]
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