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ERIC

By on September 30, 2018 in

Unseen Theatre Company presents:-

Pratchett’s hilarious race through space, time, history and the torture chambers of hell.

“ERIC”  (not Faust)

 Original novel by Sir Terry Pratchett.

Adapted for the stage by Pamela Munt. (copyright 2018)

Eric has been described as “the Discworld’s only demonology hacker”, but all he really wants is three wishes.  That sounds simple enough, right?

No, this is not your favourite fairytale from your childhood.   Far from it.  Well, maybe not that far……..just as far as the Discworld where demons, wizards, hell-hounds, hostile travel accessories, and more demons, thinly disguised as public servants with a penchant for excessive amounts of stationary and memos, are real.  Well…real-ish.

But to get back to Eric, the clever young man with a Faust-like spirit of insatiable scientific inquiry.  It turns out that he is not quite as clever a hacker as he thinks he is. Instead of calling up a malleable, complaisant, but experienced demon to grant his wishes, his magic circle has managed to retrieve the most incompetent wizard in the universe …Rincewind.

What follows is an hilarious race through space, time and history.   Not to mention, the torture chambers of hell. (which I think I just did – oops!)

 Comments about Sir Terry Pratchett, original author of the book:-

“He is screamingly funny. He is wise. He has style” – Daily Telegraph.

“To say that Terry Pratchett is popular is a bit like saying the Arctic Circle is a bit nippy” – Sunday Express.

 

WHEN:  October 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20 at 8pm.

WHERE: Bakehouse Theatre, 255 Angas Street, Adelaide

TICKETS:  Adults $22, Conc $18, Fringe Members $16, Groups (6+) $16, Previews $16

BOOKINGS:  www.bakehousetheatre.com (or at the door on the night – subject to availability)

 

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Adelaide Fashion Festival

By on September 30, 2018 in

The Adelaide Fashion Festival presented by Mercedes-Benz Adelaide & Unley is a celebration of innovative South Australian design and style.

Highlighting Adelaide’s dynamic creative industries against a backdrop of the city’s vibrant venues and fashion precincts, the Adelaide Fashion Festival (AFF) is bold, original, progressive and inspired.

The festival, held each October, showcases established and up-and-coming Adelaide designers as they present contemporary and relevant fashion and accessories alongside unique hair and makeup styling, local photography, music and South Australia’s iconic food and beverages.

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The Met presents Cole Porter’s Musical: CAN-CAN

By on September 12, 2018 in

In 2018, The MET is thrilled to celebrate 60 Years of performing Musical Theatre in Adelaide. To celebrate our 60th Anniversary, we are very proud to present Cole Porter’s production of CAN-CAN.

CAN-CAN is set in the Montmartre district of Paris in 1893.

At the Bal Du Paradis Cafe, owned by La Mome Pistache, the naughty CAN-CAN dance is performed. After a police raid, the dancers are arrested and the ensuing court case results in Judge Aristide Forrestier personally investigating the charges of ‘lewd and lascivious dancing’. Although forewarned of complications by his friend, Judge Paul Barriere, Aristide falls in love with Pistache and is introduced to some diverse characters and situations.

Boris Adzinidzinadze, a Bulgarian sculptor, is courting Claudine the lead dancer at the Bal Du Paradis. Their friends Theophile, Etienne, Hercule and Celestine and the vivacious CAN-CAN dancers are all trying to impress the suave, influential Art Critic, Hilaire Jussac. The resulting situations are fun-filled and colourful, climaxing in an exhilarating performance of the CAN-CAN.

CAN-CAN features some of Cole Porter’s well-known songs: I Love Paris, C’est Magnifique, Never Never be an Artist and the exciting CAN-CAN dance.

The MET welcomes back Leonie Osborn as Director, Stephanie Neale in her debut as Musical Director for The MET and Carmel Vistoli as Choreographer.

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Dine with Dad

By on August 12, 2018 in

Food and fun always make a great combination!
Celebrate Father’s Day with us!
Enjoy a 3-course dinner with your Dad followed by Father’s day Special Disco
Date – 31st August 2018
Time – Dinner – 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Disco – 8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Venue: Woodville South Sports & CommunityClub
108 Ledger Road, Woodville South, SA 5011
Choose your menu options
Book your table now!
https://www.trybooking.com/XIHI

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CELTIC ILLUSION

By on August 12, 2018 in

The much-anticipated family event of 2018, Celtic Illusion is the biggest dance and magical illusion sensation that has been taking Australian audiences by storm.

The show for ALL ages cleverly fuses awe-inspiring contemporary Irish Dance with mind-blowing magic and Grand Illusions, and has now returned for a one-night show.

With incredible new choreography, spellbinding magic, heart-racing music and a sensory experience like no other, audiences will be kept on the edge of their seats!

Showcasing a stellar cast of champion dancers, Celtic Illusion offers some of the fastest taps in the world as the dancers’ thunderous rhythm fills the stage in perfect unison. The show is led by Australia’s very own Anthony Street, former lead dancer in Lord of the Dance.

Since its premiere in 2011 the show has performed to sell-out audiences across Australia and New Zealand, with audiences blown away by the combination of scintillating dance and illusion.

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