For much of Australia’s early history touring theatre companies and vaudeville circuits brought variety entertainment to regional towns. Some still exist today. From beneath the North Pole ice to fighting the roiling seas on Shackleton’s Quest, South Australian photographer Hubert Wilkins was one of the world’s great Polar explorers. 1. Emilia Murray In the film … Read more
An adventure movie is a story of action and excitement. It is usually about a hero fighting a dangerous villain to save his/her people or country. It is a genre of film that often features period weapons, castles and dramatic battles. This type of film is also known as a Swashbuckler. Piccadilly Cinema Piccadilly Cinema … Read more
With temperatures hovering around a sweat-soaked 30 degrees Celsius, Adelaide’s beaches are the place to be this summer. Take your pick from the city’s half-dozen gorgeous beach suburbs. Highlights include Romeo Castellucci’s Go Down, Moses; Patch Theatre’s ZOOOM (combining old-school whimsy and state-of-the-art technology), and the guitar legend John Zorn performing Masada Marathon, Classical Marathon, … Read more
Acceptances for the 2023 Birdsville Races have been released, with 142 acceptances across the iconic carnival’s two-day, 13-race program, set to run this weekend on Friday September 1st & Saturday 2nd. The ‘Melbourne Cup of the Outback’ has attracted a high-calibre race field for the 141st edition, with acceptances from QLD, NSW, SA and NT … Read more
Adelaide Festival Centre is transformed into a sultry cabaret club with shows from all over the globe. Highlights include Ursula Yovich exploring culture and connection in her Adelaide Cabaret Festival debut, Dry My Tears; and diva Mama Alto performing an hour of vaudeville delights in Follies Girl. GRAMMY winner Rizo is here with Prizmatism – … Read more
Adelaide is known as “Australia’s Festival City” for its enviable wine and fine dining culture, buffet of stunning natural attractions and a revolving door of festivals that can cater to any patron’s art of choice. It hosts a unique food experience, In Other Words; Adelaide Writers’ Week; WOMADelaide; and the Adelaide Festival of Ideas. The … Read more
Authentic food experiences are popping up all over Adelaide. From grilled tongue skewers at Cactus Kangaroo Island to tea smoked duck at the Ying Chow restaurant in Chinatown, these restaurants are bringing a bit of worldly flair to Adelaide’s culinary scene. It’s a good thing because 75% of consumers prefer menu items that are ethnically … Read more
Every now and again, a restaurant emerges that defines and captures a city’s culinary spirit. These Adelaide eateries have earned their status as mainstays by offering up food that both tastes great and tells a story. The bustling Adelaide Central Market is a must-visit for fresh produce as far as the eye can see and … Read more
Adelaide wears its creative soul on its sleeve and is home to an abundance of makers. From fresh produce and gourmet food to artisan works of art. Take a tour of the iconic Adelaide Central Market to sample the produce and meet the stallholders behind it all. Or visit a family-owned butcher, Meat at the … Read more
The Festival Theatre reopens this weekend with two new entrance areas featuring reinstated significant artworks. The venue will be hosting a series of live performances and entertainment as well as a dramatic light show. Pick your team, dress in your club colours and head to the Adelaide Oval to watch a game of Australian Rules … Read more