2024 Adelaide Fringe Science at the Fringe Guide by Adelaide Fringe

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WELCOME TO SCIENCE AT THE FRINGE Inspiring South Australia welcomes you to another fascinating program of science themed shows in 2024. We are delighted to again partner with Adelaide Fringe to present a guide to Science at the Fringe plus an award for the best science themed show. Science at the Fringe is where creativity and curiosity collide in a celebration of the symbiotic relationship between science and art. Our guide invites you to explore an array of science themed performances which illuminate the extraordinary often hidden in the ordinary, proving that science is not confined to laboratories but is an integral part of our everyday lives. You’re invited to embark on an adventure as artists and scientists join forces to entertain and inform. Topics range from physics to wine, to bettongs presented in venues as diverse as the Planetarium, nightclubs and the Adelaide Botanic Gardens. There is genuinely something for everyone so come and explore scientific themes, see shows exploring the use of new and emerging technologies, such as virtual reality, 360 film experiences and even interactive shows you help control via your phone. Science at the Fringe is a celebration of the intersection of art and science. As you delve into the performances, you’ll discover how the blending of arts and science invites us to perceive the world in new ways, fostering a sense of awe and curiosity. The Science at the Fringe Award is presented to the best STEMM (science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine) themed show at Adelaide Fringe 2024 by Inspiring South Australia. Whether you’re young or young at heart, I hope you enjoy some science at the Fringe. Happy Fringe! Alison Kershaw Manager, Inspiring South Australia

For the 7th consecutive year, Adelaide Fringe has partnered with Inspiring South Australia to craft an extensive Science at the Fringe Guide for the 2024 season. The 2024 Fringe program boasts an impressive line-up of over 1300 shows spread across more than 500 venues throughout Adelaide and South Australia, offering a diverse range of experiences for everyone, particularly those fascinated by science! To assist science enthusiasts in navigating the 2024 Fringe program, we’ve put together a guide highlighting over 55 shows that blend science with visual arts, theatre, comedy, magic, and more. You can find science themed shows in the Freemasons Hall, Botanic Gardens, Sleep’s Hill Tunnel, Adelaide Planetarium, Migration Museum, the Adelaide Gaol, MOD. At UniSA and many more. Whether you’re seeking educational shows or just want some Fringe fun, there’s a plethora of options for you to explore. You can even filter by Science on the Fringe website to simplify the process of selecting a show. We extend our gratitude to Inspiring South Australia for their efforts in creating this informative guide, and we encourage you to attend as many shows as possible. Wishing you a fantastic Fringe experience! Heather Croall Director and CEO Adelaide Fringe

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PROGRAM 1 in a Chameleon Theatre and Physical Theatre | Solo show | Feast & Foster An inspiring comedy about fitting in everywhere but belonging nowhere. As an engineer, a businesswoman, and a romantic at heart, Narie Foster probes questions like “How do we find our purpose?” and “What does freedom feel like?” From an award-winning New York storyteller (The Moth, Generation Women), a heartfelt and uplifting solo show debut. M | Holden Street Theatres | The Arch | 27-28 Feb at 9PM, 2-3 Mar at 6:15PM, 5, 7 Mar at 8:30PM | $28–$32

10,000 Ideas by Robyn Perkins Comedy | Stand-up | Robyn Perkins The Sydney Fringe Comedy Award winner is back with a show about... ANYTHING!? Each stand-up show is unique, structured by questions from the audience with the promise to tell the truth. Think:  “a bouncy, convivial bundle of energy” One4Review MEETS  “comedic gold” XPressMag.com.au. Don’t miss this ½ “smashing success” OutInPerth, 2023. MA15+ | Gluttony - Rymill Park | The Squeaker (open-air) | 16-18, 20-25 Feb at 7:20PM | $18–$27

A night of comedy and curiosity Events | Science | MOD. at UniSA Sharing is caring, right? So why is it so hard to do? Especially when it comes to how we think about managing land sustainably. Join us for a night of comedy and curiosity with our host comedian Jason Chong and guest scientists tackling the big question: how do we share this land? All (General) | UniSA Mt Gambier Campus | Bob and Gayle Cowan Auditorium | 15 Mar at 6AM | FREE (Ticketed) All (General) | UniSA Whyalla Campus | Innovation and Collaboration Centre, Building L/111 | 22 Mar at 6PM | FREE (Ticketed)

Afoot: Adelaide Interactive | Site-specific | Dutch Kills Theater A ghost story from the past? Memories from the present? A mystery from the future? In this immersive new form of theater, interact with your environment using your smartphone. You decide which journey to take: past, present or future. Which one will you choose? All you need is your smartphone, headphones and yourself! M | Electric Dreams @ Freemasons Hall | Foyer/Bar | 15 Feb at 1AM | $20

Assembly of Trees Workshops and Talks | Science | MOD. at UniSA Humans make up only a small fraction of living things on earth, yet our decisions affect the entire planet. What if we looked to non-human life, like trees, to help us make decisions? Join experimental philosopher and artist Jonathon Keats to explore Assembly of Trees, an exhibit at MOD. exploring the political preferences of the trees of Adelaide. PG | MOD. at UniSA | 2 Mar at 12PM | FREE (Ticketed)

Comedy | Science | Rachel Rayner, Science Explainer A science comedy on language, lies and quantum-level realities by award-winning Rachel Rayner, Science Explainer. Explore how, even though we’re mostly nothing, we still matter. It’s a quarking good time. TimeOut Sydney Editor’s pick and recommended by the Governor of SA. “Do yourself a favour – you’ll laugh and learn at the same time.” Dr Karl. PG | Little Bang Brewing Co. | 22-23, 25, 29 Feb, 1, 3 Mar at 7:45PM | $22–$26

Bestiaries of the More-Than-Humane Workshops and Talks | Workshop | Assemblage Centre for Creative Arts Might some nonhuman species be more ethically advanced than our own? This workshop will explore lessons to be learned by evaluating the lifeways of animals, plants and fungi the participants know personally. Each participant will then narrate what one of the creatures has to teach in a small handcrafted book inspired by medieval bestiaries. MA15+ | Flinders City Campus | Level 1 | 29 Feb at 6PM | FREE (No Tickets Needed)

Bettongs & Buddies Kids and Family | Theatre | DunnART Productions Join young bettong and wannabe violinist, Rufous, on his hilarious journey through the bush where he bumps into other native animals who teach him, and our audience, about wondrous species like dunnarts, numbats, quolls, and more!  “State’s Best Kids Live Show” SA & NT What’s on 4 Kids Awards. All (General) | The Garden of Unearthly Delights | Le Cascadeur | 17-18, 24-25 Feb, 2-3, 9-11 Mar at 2PM, 17, 24 Feb, 2, 9 Mar at 5PM, 23 Feb, 1, 8 Mar at 12PM | $30–$35

Brilliant Bubbles Kids and Family | Circus | Head First Acrobats pty ltd Prepare to be captivated by Dr. Hubble, Australia’s beloved bubble maestro. His passion for bubbles leads to astonishing feats as he creates square bubbles, octagon bubbles, chimneys, and even the explode-abubble.Dr. Hubble’s performances are a captivating and educational journey into the world of bubbles, leaving both kids and adults in awe! All (General) | Gluttony – Rymill Park | The Virago | 18–19, 25–26 Feb, 4–5, 11–13, 18–19 Mar at 12PM | $22.90–$24.90

BROKEN Interactive | Exhibition | MOD. at UniSA A lot of things don’t seem to be working: climate, housing, democracy, education, the list goes on. But things can change. Systems transform and a state of being broken is not inevitable, unavoidable or permanent. There is a range of possible futures before us. Explore these in BROKEN, an interactive exhibition at MOD. All (General) | MOD. at UniSA | 16-17, 20-24, 27-29 Feb, 1-2, 5-9, 12-16 Mar at 10AM-5PM | FREE (No Tickets Needed)

Bubble Laboratory’s Bubble Show Kids and Family | Circus | Bubble Laboratory Brand New Bubble Show for 2024. Fringe Favourites Dr Bubble, Milkshake and Mini Milkshake are back and taking bubbles out of this world. It’s more than a bubble show – it’s a bubble adventure! Come see shadow bubbles, light bubbles, square bubbles, smoke bubbles, spinning carousels, track bubbles, vortexes, bubble puppets, giant bubble tubes and a million-bubble finale. All (General) | Gluttony - Rymill Park | The May Wirth | 17-18, 24-25 Feb, 2-3, 9-11, 16-17 Mar at 10:30AM | $20–$26

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Celestial Gardens: Secret Sounds of Plants Events | Music | Sacred Resonance & In Search of the Divine Enter a secret garden in the heart of Adelaide at Moorooroo Cellar Door. Step in between realms into a twilight, multi-sensory experience, exploring spaces of light, vivid colour, ethereal art and live music. Discover the music of the plants as they respond to movement and touch. Savour local organic wine and food. Unwind to live world/folk music nightly. PG | Moorooroo Park Vineyards | Olive garden | 15-18, 22-25 Feb at 6:30PM-10:30PM | $47

Comedy for the Curious Comedy | Science | Robyn Perkins Comedy for the Curious is a panel show that uniquely combines comedy & science, resulting in the hottest new format on the global festival circuit. “Now this would make a great television comedy panel show, with a science twist!”  UK Cabaret, 2023. Winner of Shaftesbury Fringe, 2023 Best Comedy Act.

All (General) | Gluttony - Rymill Park | The Piglet (open-air) | 17-18, 24-25 Feb at 1PM | $18–$20

Comedy for the Curious: The Saucy Side of Science Comedy | Science | Robyn Perkins Comedy for the Curious, the science comedy panel show, is back with a kick. Exploring all things from love to hate to lust to who is your perfect match, don’t miss the Saucy Side of Science. “Now this would make a great television comedy panel show, with a science twist!”  UK Cabaret, 2023 & Winner of Shaftesbury Fringe, 2023 Best Comedy Act. MA15+ | Palace Nova Cinemas | Palace Nova Eastend Cinemas | 17-18 Feb at 5PM | $18–$25

Coral – Rekindling Venus: Full Dome Experience Film and Digital | Science | Electric Dreams An extraordinary full dome journey into a mysterious realm of fluorescent coral reefs, bioluminescent sea creatures and rare marine life, revealing a complex community living in the oceans most threatened by climate change. All (General) | Electric Dreams @ Freemasons Hall | Dome in the Great Hall | 17-19, 21-26, 28-29 Feb, 1-4, 6-11, 13-17 Mar at 1:30PM & 6:30PM | $8–$12

Electric Dreams Salon: Can Art and Technology Save the Planet? Workshops and Talks | Talk | Electric Dreams Artists, creative technologists and scientists discuss how art and technology might be a force for good in saving us from our most existential threat - ourselves. Electric Dreams presents an evening of discussion alongside the immersive Gondwana exhibit at the South Australian Museum featuring the artists Lynette Wallworth and Ben Andrews. PG | South Australian Museum | SA Museum Pacific Cultures Gallery | 21 Feb at 6PM | $35–$40

Interactive | Immersive | Nadav Nansel & The Parks Theatres Get your team ready to be lost in space in this exciting brand-new escape room! The CS-Harbinger is in a state of emergency: the main power is offline, communications are down and you appear to be drifting into the vast emptiness of space. It’s up to you and your fellow crewmates to diagnose, repair and escape the ship, lest you find yourself stranded! PG | The Parks Theatres | The Store | 16-17 Feb, 24-25, 29 Feb, 1-2, 6, 9-10, 14-16 Mar at various times | $125

Foxdog Studios: Robo Bingo Comedy | Interactive | Foxdog Studios Bingo meets tech. Join IT consultants, Lloyd and Pete in this interactive show for introverts. Expect robots, comedy and chaos. Play along on your charged phone (but in a fun way).  “It’s inspired, completely unpredictable and eye-wateringly funny” Fest Mag.  “An absolute joy to watch and participate in” Starburst. As seen on BBC Click. PG | Electric Dreams @ Freemasons Hall | Chandelier Room | 16-17, 19, 21-24, 26, 28-29 Feb, 1-2, 4, 6-9, 11, 13-16 Mar at 8:30PM, 18, 25 Feb, 3, 10, 17 Mar at 3:30PM, 13 Mar at 1PM | $20–$30

Future Science Talks: Comedy Edition Workshops and Talks | Comedy | Future Science Talks This sold-out show is debuting in Adelaide for the first time! Each show features 5 scientists (15 in total across all 3 shows), who have partnered with comedians to bring laughter to their science talks. Laugh and learn at the same time! Topics are super diverse - how psychedelics are changing the world, the future of emojis, and much more! All (General) | The Jade | 26 Feb at 6PM, 26-27 Feb at 8PM | $22–$25

Holst’s The Planets 360: Full Dome Experience Film and Digital | Music | Electric Dreams ‘The Planets 360’ takes you on a whirlwind immersive journey across our solar system. Combining composer Gustav Holst’s ‘The Planets’ orchestral suite, performed by the London Philharmonia Orchestra, together with stunning realisations of each celestial body created by the National Space Center in the UK. All (General) | Electric Dreams @ Freemasons Hall | Dome in the Great Hall | 17-19, 21-26, 28-29 Feb, 1-4, 6-11, 13-17 Mar at 2PM | $8–$12

Hyperaurea: Equinox Music | Multimedia | Assemblage Centre for Creative Arts ‘Hyperaurea’ combines Sean Williams’ ambient music with footage captured in Antarctica by Flinders University Paleontologist Professor John Long, hypnotically assembled by Katie Cavanagh and Shane Bevin, to chart a course through the ice, sky, water, weather and rock of a precious and hostile landscape that is a vast source of creativity. All (General) | Flinders University Bedford Park Campus | The Plaza | 13 Mar at 4PM-8PM | FREE (No Tickets Needed)

I’m a Raindrop, Get Me Outta Here! Kids and Family | Comedy | SpudPuppy Productions There has never been more or less water on earth! Raindrops Reef, Rocio and Millie go on a silly, sketch comedy-venture through time, escaping the Scientaurous Rex, prehistoric cavemen, and the 21st century! But the climate is changing! Can you help spread an ever-important message?  “FUN!” Play & Go Adelaide. “Fantastic” Parent.  Ollie 7. All (General) | Migration Museum | The Gallery | 17-18, 24-25 Feb, 9-10, 16-17 Mar at 3:10PM | $18–$25

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In Pour Taste: A Comedy Wine Tasting Experience Eat and Drink | Comedy | Sweeney Preston and Ethan Cavanagh Winner ‘Best Eat & Drink Weekly Award’ 2023. An experience that could only be described as “goon bag in quantity, champagne in quality”, comedians Sweeney Preston & Ethan Cavanagh are joined by a wine expert as they guide you through 5 wines (and at least 5 jokes). Ticket includes 5 wine tastings.  Time Out Melbourne.  Glam Adelaide. R18+ | Gluttony - Rymill Park | Club Curious | 18, 25 Feb, 3, 10-11, 17 Mar at 4PM, 20-22, 27-29 Feb, 5-7, 12-14 Mar at 6:30PM | $49

In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats Interactive | Immersive | Electric Dreams Step into the heart of the UK Acid House Movement on an exhilarating VR adventure that immerses you in the euphoria of the 1989 rave scene. Grab your friends and plug into an experience that takes you on a joyride into the heart of a revolution in dance music, where finding the ultimate party is the only thing that matters. M | Electric Dreams @ Freemasons Hall | Sam Jacobs Room | 16 - 17, 19, 21 - 26, 28-29 Feb, 1 – 17 Mar at various times | $24–$28

Intolerant Cabaret | Comedy | Uma Dobia Everything Uma eats makes her sick, but don’t worry, it’s TOTALLY FINE! Join Uma on a romp through denial and ultimate acceptance of her body’s allergies, intolerances and Crohn’s disease, and learn how you too could become a little more tolerant. MA15+ | Prompt Creative Centre | 2 Mar at 4:45PM, 3, 10 Mar at 3:15PM, 4 Mar at 7PM, 5 Mar at 9:15PM, 9 Mar at 5PM | $20–$25

K Mak at the Planetarium Music | Multimedia | K Mak Think cello, violin, synths, beats and vocals. Then think breath-taking, otherwordly space footage, and allow K Mak to usher you through the cosmos... “I had an out of body experience.” “It was really good except it made Mum cry.” “I’d go again in a heartbeat.” Brisbane and Melbourne both sold out so get in quick!

All (General) | Adelaide Planetarium | 16-17 Feb at 6:30PM & 8PM, 18 Feb at 4:30PM & 6PM | $40

KABOOM! Kids and Family | Science | Showmen Productions ½ “Electrifying!” The West Australian.  “Everything a science show should be, AND MORE!” Seesaw Mag. The maddest of mad scientists, Magnus Danger Magnus, heads to Adelaide for the very first time with a brand new, all-ages electromagnetic extravaganza in KABOOM! 3 x WINNER - Best Children’s Event Fringe World 2019-2022. Don’t Miss Out! All (General) | Gluttony - Rymill Park | The Kingfisher | 17-18, 24-25 Feb, 2-3, 9-11, 16-17 Mar at 11:30AM | $23–$27

Karate Man – A Live-Action Video Game Comedy | Interactive | BEAK The year is 20XX. KARATE MAN faces his ultimate challenge - ordinary life. With a Bluetooth controller, the audience can JUMP, PUNCH and KICK their way through a choose-your-own-adventure story, in the world’s first playable video game comedy show. From Bruno Dubosarsky and Daniel Scarratt of BEAK.  “Refreshingly Original” Ed Fringe Review. PG | Secret Basement @ WEA | Basement | 11-17 Mar at 5:30PM | $25–$32

Kids and Family | Comedy | The Scientwits The Scientwits are back from their sell-out 2023 seasons with their brand new show! This time, Science Sam (Sammy Harrison) is attempting to broadcast a serious, educational science TV show but typically, Captain Chaos (John Burgos) has other ideas. Bigger ideas. Incorrect ideas. Occasionally explosive and flammable, more exciting ideas! All (General) | The Garden of Unearthly Delights | Le Cascadeur | 8 Mar at 5PM, 9-11 Mar at 11AM & 3:30PM | $24

Mario the Maker Magician Kids and Family | Magic | Nicholas Clark Management / Mario the Maker Magician Robots and magic and slapstick… oh my! Contagiously upbeat and full of heart, the ever-endearing Mario leads you through a romping explosion of energy and belly laughs, punctuated with moments of heart and emotion that will catch you by surprise. Not “just a kids’ show,” this is an all-ages theatre experience!  The List UK.  The Scotsman. All (General) | The Garden of Unearthly Delights | The Roundhouse | 16-18, 23-25 Feb, 1-3, 8-11, 15-17 Mar at 5:15PM, 17-18, 24-25 Feb, 2-3 Mar at 2PM, 9-11, 16-17 Mar at 12:30PM | $27

Menopause - the Masterclass Workshops and Talks | Workshop | Megan Dyson and Jillian Smith A fun and informative workshop about nutrition and weight gain in menopause – what it is, how much it matters, and how to manage it. Factual but light-hearted and humorous, the workshop offers a nutritionist’s practical advice about doing menopause differently.

PG | Migration Museum | The Chapel | 18 Feb at 5:20PM, 25 Feb at 3:50PM | $22–$25

Mr Snotbottom vs The Zombie Boogers: The Science of Snot! Kids and Family | Comedy | Mark Trenwith Can Fringe favourite Mr Snotbottom stop an army of barbaric boogers and monster mucus from suffocating the planet with foul phlegm?! Explore the science of snot, excite in ewwwy, gooey experiments and giggle at grosstastic gags in this hilariously silly, slimy sci-fi perfect for kids ages 6 and up!  Glam Adelaide. All (General) | The Garden of Unearthly Delights | Umbrella Revolution | 17-18, 24-25 Feb, 2-3, 9-11, 16-17 Mar at 3:30PM | $22–$29

MUON: Interstellar Visual-Sound Bath at Adelaide Planetarium Music | Immersive | Sacred Resonance ‘MUON’ is a visually immersive ambient sound bath composed live using real-time data from cosmic particles called muons: Cosmic Ray Detectors become musical instruments. These sound frequencies are combined with inter-dimensional sounds, crystal singing bowls and other instruments, transposed through solfeggio frequencies into celestial music. All (General) | Adelaide Planetarium | 29 Feb, 1 Mar at 7PM & 8:30PM, 2-3 Mar at 12:30PM, 2:30PM, 6PM, 7:30PM & 9PM | $3–$36

Natural Wonders Interactive | Gluttony and Adelaide Fringe Embark on an extraordinary journey through a series of projected and immersive artworks in the Botanic Gardens. ‘Natural Wonders’ turns the gardens into an outdoor art gallery under the stars with works from a number of award-winning artists. This after-dark festive fun in a botanical world offers a magic trail of stories, light and music for all ages. All (General) | Adelaide Botanic Gardens | Adelaide Botanic Gardens | 23-25, 27-29 Feb, 1-3, 5-17 Mar at 8:30pm til late | $17–$32

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Ningaloo - Australia’s Other Great Reef: Full Dome Experience Film and Digital | Immersive | Electric Dreams Take an extraordinary submarine voyage in search of the key to life on Australia’s iconic Ningaloo Reef. Travel through a maze of spectacular coral structures, inhabited by an abundance of exotic marine life, in one of the most diverse and complex ecosystems ever discovered. All (General) | Electric Dreams @ Freemasons Hall | Dome in the Great Hall | 17-19, 21-26, 28-29 Feb, 1-4, 6-11, 13-17 Mar at 12PM, 18, 25 Feb, 3, 10, 17 Mar at 3:30PM | $8– $12

Only Bones v1.9 Theatre and Physical Theatre | Circus | Matt Pasquet and Co-produced by Kallo Collective A journey of evolution, from birth to consciousness. Follow the struggle through a maze of shape shifting environments to the edge and beyond. With an immersive foley soundscape, a dash of acrobatics, a sprinkle of clown and a fist full of Kung Fu! PG | Fool’s Paradise | The roundabout | 16-17, 20-24, 27-29 Feb, 1-2 Mar at 9:30PM, 18, 25 Feb, 3 Mar at 8:30PM | $25–$33

Q: What If We Automated Everything? Events | Science | MOD. at UniSA From mediocre online chat bots to ChatGPT passing law exams less than a year after it was released, tech is allowing us to automate things quicker than ever. What if we automated everything? Join us for a quickfire quiz, quite a good science demo, and Q&A with our panel of speakers.

PG | MOD. at UniSA | LECTURE Gallery | 21 Feb at 6PM | FREE (Ticketed)

Rabbits On A Red Planet - A New Australian Sci Fi Musical Theatre and Physical Theatre | Musical theatre | Carrot And Stick Productions A Sci Fi Musical showing the world being overrun by Giant Mutant Rabbits, while an ambitious trillionaire cashes in on the real estate deal of the millennium - a newly terraformed Mars!  Sydney Arts Guide. “Phenomenal. Seriously blown away by the calibre of talent onstage” 4th Wall. “Fantastic, had me in me in stitches throughout” Weekend Notes. PG | Goodwood Theatre and Studios | Main Theatre | 5-6, 8-9 Mar at 6:30PM, 10 Mar at 2PM | $40

Recombination: Full Dome Experience Film and Digital | Science | Electric Dreams Journey through realities that only exist in the digital space and landscapes that come straight out of science fiction. A spectacular full-dome experience by Julius Horsthuis that takes you through impossible structures, with original music from Michael Stearns, David Levy, Max Cooper, Desert Dwellers, Ben Lukas Boysen, Temple Invisible and Ott. All (General) | Electric Dreams @ Freemasons Hall | Dome in the Great Hall | 16-18, 24-25 Feb, 2-3, 9-10, 16-17 Mar at 10PM, 19, 21-23, 26, 28-29 Feb, 1, 4, 6-8, 11, 13-15 Mar at 9PM | $8–$16

SA Inventors Escape Room Interactive | Event | DunnART Productions Step inside the minds of South Australia’s most renowned inventors, solve puzzles and beat the clock in this immersive escape room experience. Become time-traveling scientists to discover precious inventions and rescue our world! All (General) | Gluttony - Rymill Park | The Park | 17-18, 24-25 Feb, 2-3, 9-10, 16 Mar at 11AM, 11:30AM, 12PM, 12:30PM, 1PM, 1:30PM, 2PM, 2:30PM, 3PM, 3:30PM & 4PM, 17-18, 23-25 Feb, 1-3, 8-10, 15-16 Mar at 4:30PM, 5PM & 5:30PM, 17-18, 20-25, 27-29 Feb, 1-3, 5-10, 12-16 Mar at 6PM, 6:30PM, 7PM, 7:30PM, 8PM, 8:30PM & 9PM | $20– $25

Interactive | Multimedia | South Australian Film Corporation Adelaide’s most exciting event for video game developers, players and fans - and everyone in between! Presented by the South Australian Film Corporation, experience the best of SA’s thriving video game development sector first-hand. Come and try a range of awesome SA made video games, meet the local developers and studios behind them and more. All (General) | Adelaide Studios | Adelaide Studios | 16 Feb at 1PM-6PM, 17 Feb at 10AM-6PM | FREE (Ticketed)

Science Comedy Smash Comedy | Science | Rachel Rayner, Science Explainer Science stands up and takes to the stage in this explosive line-up show Newton would approve of (Einstein is still thinking about it). Here comedians experiment with science and scientists experiment with comedy. We’ve fished the best talent out from behind the fume cupboard for your entertainment. Cue the maniacal laughter and world domination. PG | Little Bang Brewing Co. | 23 Feb at 6PM, 24-25 Feb, 2-3 Mar at 3PM | $15–$20

Science Magic: Crazy Gadgets Kids and Family | Science | Donal Vaughan Donal Vaughan is coming back with a new show from last year. ‘Science Magic: Crazy Gadgets’ has a cool bunch of fun gadgets from potato guns to giant smoke cannons. Always exciting and sometimes very messy, learn about science and laugh your pants off while you do. ★★★★★ “This show is a must-see for kids who love science.” Play & Go Adelaide 2023. All (General) | Prompt Creative Centre | 17-18, 24-25 Feb, 2-3, 9-10, 16-17 Mar at 11:30AM | $23

Science Magic XXX Comedy | Cabaret | Donal Vaughan Science! Sex! Stand-up! Triple award-winning Irish comedian and scientist, Donal Vaughan has an acclaimed sell-out science show for children. Now he’s doing an adult version. Performing amazing science tricks, interspersed with hilarious comedy, laugh your ass off and learn about science in a unique show that needs to be seen to be believed. R18+ | Prompt Creative Centre | 5-7, 10 Mar at 6:30PM, 8-9 Mar at 9:15PM | $20–$25

Seven Little Wonders Kids and Family | Theatre | The PaperBoats Winner of Arts SA’s Ruby Award for Outstanding Children’s Event 2022, this joyous, visually spectacular celebration of music, colour and light, tells the story of Starman Sam who needs help to return to his faraway home. An intimate, interactive and beautiful work by veteran children’s theatre-maker, Dave Brown. All (General) | Goodwood Theatre and Studios | Main Theatre | 22, 24 Feb at 1PM, 22-23 Feb at 6PM, 24 Feb at 11AM | $15

Star Dreaming: Full Dome Experience Film and Digital | Science | Electric Dreams Deep in the Australian Outback, two children explore the mysteries of the Universe via the world’s largest radio telescope and its oldest living culture. Join them on an immersive journey as they learn about the beginnings of time and space and the life cycle of stars. All (General) | Electric Dreams @ Freemasons Hall | Dome in the Great Hall | 16-19, 21-26, 28-29 Feb, 1-4, 6-11, 1317 Mar at 11:30AM, 17, 24 Feb, 2, 9, 16 Mar at 3:30PM | $8– $12

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Sleep’s Hill Tunnel Interactive | Installation | Sleep’s Hill Tunnel and Adelaide Fringe Explore an amazing forgotten tunnel of Adelaide. Follow the tracks of the old Adelaide-to-Melbourne rail line to discover the immersive projections and explore the history of the tunnel from the steam train era to mushroom farm years with unique time-lapse footage and phenomenal installations. All (General) | The Tunnels | 16 Feb-17 Mar (closed Mondays, except Monday 11 Mar). Sessions times between 10am–6.30pm daily | $18–$25

The Birds & the Bees Comedy | Science | The Bee Babette The Bee Babette will provide a primer to Pollination like you’ve never experienced it before. Be prepared to be tantalised about the honey-sweet science of sex in the wild. With a PhD under her belt, the Bee Babette makes science sexy! Full of bee puns, buzzy facts, and audience engagement, you’ll never look at flowers or bees the same way again! M | Fool’s Paradise | The Roundabout | 23-24 Feb at 10:45PM, 25 Feb at 9:45PM | $20

The Dark Side of the Moon: Full Dome Experience Film and Digital | Music | Electric Dreams Celebrating 50 years of Pink Floyd’s iconic album ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’ this is an immersive experience of mesmeric 360° visuals that take you into space and beyond. Get set for an all-encompassing surround sound and visual treat that will transcend reality and take you way beyond to a Great Gig in the Sky. All (General) | Electric Dreams @ Freemasons Hall | Dome in the Great Hall | 116-19, 21-26, 28-29 Feb, 1-4, 6-11, 13-17 Mar at various times | $12–$20

The Diabetic Diva Cabaret | Burlesque | Hot Sauce Burlesque Lyra La Belle is The Diabetic Diva. Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at 46, Lyra is learning to live with late onset chronic illness, navigating being a full time performer, mum and total DIVA. Join Lyra and guests, all with (or related to) someone with T1D as she explores her first years being a DIABETIC DIVA. Burlesque, cabaret, circus and more! R18+ | Nineteen Ten | Nineteen Ten | 16-17 Feb at 9PM, 18 Feb at 6PM | $29–$39

The Planets 360 Reimagined: Full Dome Experience Film and Digital | Music | Electric Dreams The Planets 360 is an awe inspiring re-imagining of British composer Gustav Holst’s ‘The Planets’ orchestral suite, fusing art, music and science into a 360° spectacle. Each planet, and the composer’s original works, are brought into the 21st Century through dazzling contemporary interpretations. All (General) | Electric Dreams @ Freemasons Hall | Dome in the Great Hall | 17-19, 21-26, 28-29 Feb, 1-4, 6-11, 13-17 Mar at 3PM | $8–$12

The VERY Artificial Intelligence Guide to Parenting Theatre and Physical Theatre | Improv | BooFord Productions For the parents that suck at parenting and need to laugh about it for a change. Discover the missing ingredient for more parent wins: Intelligence... And when it comes to parenting, who gives a $#(%*^ if it’s artificial. You take what you can get, right? A hilarious and heart-warming theatre production with a fresh and very artificial perspective. M | St Barnabas Croydon | Hall | 22-23 Feb, 14 Mar at 8PM | $20–$25

The Wine Science Show Comedy | Science | Luke Morris Swirl, sip and snort you way through this show on the greatest red wine ever produced. Three shows only - so don’t wine about it - book now!

M | Little Bang Brewing Co. | 29 Feb, 1, 3 Mar at 6:30PM | $19–$22

VOLO: Dreams of Flight Interactive | Immersive | South Australian Museum Soar high into space with ‘VOLO: Dreams of Flight.’ Volo celebrates Leonardo da Vinci’s famous flying contraptions, studies of flight and pioneering work on perspective. Aboard a playground swing, wearing a VR headset, you’ll be instantly transported into one of four exhilarating flying machines. Let’s fly!  Play & Go Adelaide. All (General) | South Australian Museum | Front Lawns | 16–18, 21–25 Feb at 11AM-5PM | $10

What if Slime Molds Ruled the World? Workshops and Talks | Science | MOD. at UniSA Can we learn from slime molds how to optimize the political decision making processes? Can we ask trees about their political preferences? How could we better include non-humans in decision making? Join experimental philosopher and artist Jonathon Keats discuss his thought experiments on how we could radically reshape democracy. PG | MOD. at UniSA | LECTURE Gallery | 28 Feb at 6PM | FREE (Ticketed)

Why Runs The Abhisarika Cabaret | Storytelling | Priyanka Jain & The Garage International What goes on in the mind of a woman running out to meet her lover? What goes on in our brains when we run out to meet our goals? Enjoy a unique visual and oral storytelling with Indian dance and English spoken word poetry about the simple neuroscience of passion.

MA15+ | The Garage International @ Crack | 28 Feb, 1 Mar at 6PM, 3 Mar at 2:30PM | $20–$25

XYZZY: Full Dome Experience Film and Digital | Film | Electric Dreams Prepare for a psychedelic musical odyssey through a complex fictional world that has evolved through over a decade of collaborative practice. Animated webs of flesh mandalas, self-replicating architecture, undulating worms, hallucinogenic patterns, and messianic alien deities await you, alongside a 90’s-inspired electronic synthesizer soundtrack. All (General) | Electric Dreams @ Freemasons Hall | Dome in the Great Hall | 16-19, 21-26, 28-29 Feb, 1, 4, 6-8, 9-11, 13-17 Mar at various times | $10–$16

You Are a Doughnut Kids and Family | Science | That Science Gang Join biology teachers Oesoph A. Gus and Dewey Dean for an award-winning biological-musical-comedyadventure — that explores the ins and outs of the human digestive system. It’s a fast-paced variety hour, with each new digestive destination inspiring sketches, songs and sensational science.  “…a sure winner for the whole family” Glam Adelaide. All (General) | Gluttony - Rymill Park | The May Wirth | 17-18, 24-25 Feb, 2-3, 9-11, 16-17 Mar at 3PM | $22–$26

SCIENCE AT THE FRINGE

Whale Super Highway: Full Dome Experience Film and Digital | Science | Electric Dreams ‘Whale Super Highway’ is a visually stunning documentary and immersive experience in a full dome. A breath-taking journey from Western Australia to Antarctica on one of the world’s greatest whale migration routes as a team of experts attempts to unlock the secrets behind one of the greatest environmental comebacks ever - the humpback whale. All (General) | Electric Dreams @ Freemasons Hall | Dome in the Great Hall | 17-19, 21-26, 28-29 Feb, 1-4, 6-11, 13-17 Mar at 11AM | $8–$12

Zoodle at the Fringe Comedy | Immersive | ZoodleTV ZoodleTV’s hilarious comedy-science show is back at the Fringe! In collaboration with Cosmos, two performances will enchant you with amazing stories of wildlife doing incredible things, and make you laugh. Are squids and octopuses really about to take over the world, and what the hell is this wombat doing in my backyard? M | The Science Exchange | Auditorium | 28 Feb, 13 Mar at 6PM | $15–$27

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