Magic moments

AMA(SA) will stage a Gala Ball in May to honour President Dr Michelle Atchison and welcome her successor.

The Gala Ball will be staged at the Adelaide Town Hall on 20 May 2023.

AMA(SA) CEO Dr Samantha Mead said that for the foreseeable future, the AMA(SA) Executive Board had chosen to stage gala events to coincide with the election of a new president, which usually occurs every two years.

The most recent Gala Dinner heralded the presidency of former Vice President Dr Atchison, who assumed the role after Dr Chris Moy held the position for two years. It was also held at the Town Hall.

Dr Atchison said that after two successive scheduling conflicts, the AMA(SA) will this year stage the Ball on a night that does not coincide with an AFL match at Adelaide Oval.

‘As Crows fans, Chris and I were slightly distracted by audience discussion of one of the closest finishes at Adelaide Oval for some time,’ Dr Atchison said of the 2021 dinner.

‘It was an exceptionally successful night for all of us.’

Entertainment will be provided by magician and illusionist Matt Tarrant, who again performed to sell-out audiences at the 2023 Fringe.

The Adelaide-based ‘mentalist’, who recently won an award for Best Cabaret/Variety at FRINGE WORLD Festival, has promised a mesmorising evening that will flummox even psychiatrist members of AMA(SA) – including Dr Atchsion herself.

Tickets are available through the AMA(SA) website.