There’s a fresh buzz in Norwood, and it’s coming straight from the Alma Tavern’s kitchen. The iconic local pub has just unveiled an ambitious new menu curated by acclaimed chef Tom Murgatroyd, whose impressive resume includes stints at Adelaide favourites like Herringbone. His latest offering is a clever, confident blend of elevated pub classics and inventive modern fare, designed to tempt both long-time regulars and first-time diners alike.
Be our guest, Adelaide: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast has officially waltzed into town, and it’s nothing short of a technicolour theatrical Disney daydream. From the moment the curtain rises, this dazzling reimagining of the beloved 1991 classic casts its spell with a blend of nostalgia, spectacle and jaw-dropping stagecraft. Big, bold, and bursting with heart, this Australian-led revival is everything you want from a Disney musical: visually stunning, packed with powerhouse performances, and full of that feel-good magic we all need right now.
As part of this year’s Tasting Australia festival, guests were treated to an unforgettable evening at the Willunga 100 Wine Dinner hosted at Sammy’s on the Marina. It was a night of coastal indulgence, full of ocean-fresh dishes, full bodied wines, and stories shared by the sea.
A blood-soaked blast of generational rage, Clown in a Cornfield is a wickedly fun slasher film that slays with heart, humour, and a whole lot of Frendo.
If you’re in need of a night full of belly laughs, surprises, and a little bit of magic (of the questionable variety), look no further than Tahir’s Insane Night of Stand Up, S#!t Magic and Spontaneous Comedy at the Adelaide Fringe Festival. The one and only legend of Aussie comedy Tahir Bilgiç is back, and he’s bringing his signature style of comedy that’s part stand-up, part sketch, part improv, and, yes, part magic. And it’s all packed into a ridiculously fun hour that flies by faster than you can say “fully sick!”
Prepare to feel the burn and bear witness to a performance that’s well and truly “lit” at INFERNO: the hottest fire and burlesque variety extravaganza to ever scorch the stage at Adelaide Fringe. Held every Friday and Saturday night under the May Wirth big top at Gluttony, this sizzling 60-minute showcase promises an electrifying fusion of fire flow and seductive dance that will leave you burning and yearning for more. With a cast of blazing talents who turn fire, passion, and skill into a spectacle hotter than a summer heatwave, this show is guaranteed to light up your night in ways you never expected.
Bibles, bikies, and bad decisions: this isn’t your typical origin story. Welcome to the wildly chaotic life of Nikki Justice: ex-stripper turned stand up comedian who has swapped the stripper pole for a microphone. In her Adelaide Fringe solo "hour of power" comedy debut Nikki Justice: 1 & a Half Weddings & a Funeral, Nikki takes us through the tumultuous ups and downs of the rollercoaster that is her life: from church pews to circus tents, strip clubs to school runs, to navigating life as a newly divorced mum of three. Strap in for an unrestrained and uncensored ride where religion, crime, love, and chaos collide in a story that’s as unpredictable as it is hilarious.
What happens when the Devil gets her own game show? Find out at ARCANA: Wheel of Fortune, where the stakes are high, souls are on the line, and every spin of the wheel could either save a life… or send someone straight to Hell! Currently entertaining audiences at this year’s Adelaide Fringe, this isn’t your average game show—this is a tarot-inspired, burlesque-bathed, high-stakes extravaganza where performers spin the wheel of fate and dance to save their souls. Produced and hosted by none other than the fabulously fiery Whisky A'More as The Devil and featuring an all-star cast of burlesque and cabaret wonders, this devilishly fun game show at Gluttony is a guaranteed win for anyone looking for thrills, laughs, and jaw-dropping talent. Will these talented “contestants” be lucky enough to save their souls, or will they be condemned to the fiery depths of Hell? There’s only one way to find out…
Grab your popcorn, hold onto your seats and prepare for the ultimate pop culture showdown! Pop Culture Cabaret has landed at Adelaide Fringe Festival, bringing with it a whirlwind of glitter, fire, and all the iconic movie and TV characters you know and love—reimagined in the most outrageous, hilarious, and spicy ways possible. From Austin Powers to Top Gun, this show is like binge-watching your favourite cult classics, only with more pole spins, jaw-dropping aerials, and way less plot. Produced by the mischievous minds of Lucas Andrews and Daphne Delphine from Agent Pickle Productions, this variety cabaret is an unhinged mash-up of circus, fire, burlesque, and comedy that’s so much more than your average night at the theatre—it’s a pop culture fever dream you won’t forget!
Sink your teeth into BITE: Adelaide Fringe’s juiciest cabaret experience. A scrumptious smorgasbord of quick-witted cabaret, awe-inspiring acrobatics and tantalising talent, BITE invites you to indulge your senses in a delectable serving of chaos, sensuality, and adults-only entertainment. Hosted by the mischievous Alex De Porteous and co-produced by the visionary Holly X, this show is a sinful treat, seasoned with eroticism and served up with a side of fire. With elaborately vibrant costumes designed by the ever-talented Lesley Miller of Devil In The Detail Design, BITE is both a visual and sensual indulgence, where neon green and black collide to forge an aesthetic identity that's as bold and unique as the show itself. Once you’ve had a taste of this delicious show, you'll be left craving more—because one BITE is never enough.
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