The Garden Of Unearthly Delights - 2009 Program

19 FEBRUARY – 21 MARCH 2009

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A Company Of Strangers 6 Abbie Cardwell & Her Leading Men 6 Abby Dobson 6 Amazing Drumming Monkeys, The 32 Anarchist Guild Social Committee, The 6 Baker Suite, The 7 Bank SA Concert Series 30 Barons of Tang, The 7 Beaconsfield: A Musical In No Particular Key 7 Bec Hill 7 Blackeyed Susans, The 8 Bobby Flynn and The Omega 3 8 Bonza and LJ 32 Boy With Tape On His Face, The 8 C.W. Stoneking 8 Cellblock Booty 9 Charlie Pickering 9 Chopper’s F*ckin’ Bingo 9 Circus Trick Tease 9 Club Cascadeur 10 Colors Interactive Comeback Show, The 10 Dallas Frasca 10 Dave Graney 10 David Bridie 11 David Quirk - Feeling Steve Breathe 11 Devil’s in the Detail, The 11 Die Roten Punkte - Robot/Lion Tour 11 Diesel 12 Dirty Brothers Sideshow, The 12 Down and Out 12 Dreamer in the Deep 32 East End Jazz and Blues Festival 30 Elgar’s Travelling Family Puppet Show 32 eMDee 12 Felicity Ward 13 Frente 13 Future Music Festival 31 Gothic Punch and Judy 32 Grimstones - Hatched, The 13 Hiptones, The 13 Holy Sea, The 14 I Love You, Bro by Adam J. A. Cass 14 Incarnate, The 33 Jane Badler 14 Jeff Raglus and Friends 14 Juke Baritone and The Swamp Dogs 15 Kids Comedy Gala 15

I N D E X Last Bucket of Water Mad & Ugly Show, The Mat McHugh Milligan, Molly & Mulligan Monkey Puzzle Tree My Friend The Chocolate Cake Old Man River Paradoxical Adventures of Lawrence Leung & Andrew McClelland Pegging Up the Sky Poly Hood Cabaret Potted Potter The Unauthorised Harry Experience Puppets Break-out!

Randy’s Postcards from Purgatory Redhead Renée Geyer Robyn Habel Rock Chick and Science Geek Sam Hawksley Sam Simmons Experience, The Sammy J - 1999 Scattered Tacks Seaside Punch & Judy Seriously Big Show, The Sharon Mahoney Sideshows Snap’s Kakadu Club Sort of the Rings Sound & Fury Spiegeltent Secret Shows Stephen Cummings Sticks, Stones, Broken Bones Storm in a Teacup Tarnished That Etype Kind of Jazz There.

Tim Freedman TinPan Orange Tropfest Topsy Turvy True Live Twoks, The Washington Wet Spots, The Wil Anderson - Wilosophy You Tube Your Own Adventure!

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LIFE CANNOT BE MEASURED BY THE NUMBER OF BREATHS YOU TAKE… BUT BY THE MOMENTS THAT TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY Welcome to The Garden of Unearthly Delights!

In 2009 we deliver inspirational artistes from across the land and around the globe. Adelaide, it’s all on your doorstep, so take a breath and take the plunge, step out in style and find out what all the fuss is about.

Just like a collector of fine jewels, a hoarder of rich treasures or the curator of rare curios, we have assembled a veritable cornucopia of performance delights.

The famous Bosco Theater is reunited with her siamese twin Le Cascadeur, side-by-side with The Garden’s latest flaming pearl, The Spiegeltent. In 2009 the new kid on the block is our indooroutdoor arena - The Ringbox, bound to be a circus favourite for families and those willing to take a punt.

It’s all here.. in The Garden Of Unearthly Delights.

Let us take your breath away!

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HOW TO BOOK! Online: www.adelaidefringe.com.au or www.gardenofunearthlydelights.com.au Phone: 1300 FRINGE (1300 374 643) In Person: At all Fringetix outlets and all Venue*TIx outlets across SA In The Garden: The Garden has box offices operating on both the inside and outside of the licensed area.

If you are heading into The Garden, you can choose to the jump the queues and buy a ticket on your way in, or if you’re already inside enjoying a beverage you don’t have to leave the site to purchase a ticket!

HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE! Inside you’ll find a deluxe collection of free and ticketed performances, as well as Special Events happening in The Garden throughout February and March. All performances are listed in alphabetically order, except for Puppet Palace shows and Special Events.

Use the index to locate a performance by its name.

Use the performance calendar at the centre of this guide, as a quick reference to plan your day or night in The Garden.

Ticket prices may include Concession, Group, Cheeky Tuesday Discounts, Family or Season Pass rates.

Look out for the icons below which will help to tell you more about the types of shows in our program.

Comedy Puppetry Theatre Circus Music Cabaret Suitable for families Great Tuesday ticket price discounts

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Presented by Strut & Fret & The Garden

A C ompany O f S trangers ( I N T E R N AT I O N A L ) Close your eyes and melt into a glamorous world like no other. A rare, evocative experience; be seduced by a dazzling international collection of sensational singers and musical darlings in the exquisite atmosphere of The Spiegeltent. Be daring…if you buy only one ticket this Fringe, let it be this one. Expect the extraordinary. www.strutnfret.com

20 Feb - 21 Mar (excl. 23 & 27 Feb, 9 & 16 Mar) at 8.30pm $35 (Conc, Tue & Preview 20 - 21 Feb $28)

Presented by Abbie Cardwell

A bbie C ardwell & H er L eading M en Internationally-touring, ex-Adelaide songbird and Triple J Unearthed winner Abbie Cardwell’s one helluva self-taught banjo pickin’, guitar slingin’, harmonica totin’ chick with “the voice of a homesick angel”. Having grown up on a healthy diet of JJ Cale, Rickie Lee Jones, Tom Waits and Tony Joe White records, Abbie manages to condense those influences into her own style with an emphasis on the up-close-and-intimate side of ‘laid-back’. Drawing inspiration from life and by soaking up her favourite moments of rock, folk, country, soul and blues Abbie creates what she has nicknamed as ‘Rootsy Toons’. www.abbiecardwell.com

2 Mar at 7pm $25 Presented by Premier Artists

A bby D obson “It’s not just that intriguing mix of longing breathiness and almost childlike delight she can conjure that sets former front-woman of Leonardo’s Bride, Abby Dobson apart from the confessional masses of girls with guitars. Her sweetly-tinged pop is all about the delight of attraction… and hope.” Drum Media www.abbydobson.com

13 Mar at 7pm $35

Presented by The Anarchist Guild Social Committee

The Anarchist Guild Social Committee A brand new extravaganza of sketch comedy goodness. For three shows only we present a selection of pure, unalloyed mirth carefully selected from the past year of our regular monthly show. That’s nine months worth of material whittled down to sixty minutes of such utter quality, you won’t quite be able to understand how it we did it. Featuring award winning comics Celia Pacquola! Tegan Higginbotham! Richard McKenzie! Courteney Hocking! Dave Bushell! With Ben McKenzie and Nick Caddaye! Don’t miss out because if you do, you’ll miss out on the underground hit of the Fringe. We don’t want that.

10 Mar at 7pm; 11 - 12 Mar at 11pm $25 (Conc $20) 6

Presented by The Baker Suite

T HE BAK ER SU I TE WI TH PAU L GR A BO W S KY The Baker Suite has recently completed recording their new CD with Paul Grabowsky as producer and pianist. They’re coming together at The Spiegeltent for a rare live performance.

John Baker’s songs draw you into a world of cinematic storytelling, with inspired lyrics and artful arrangements. The songs are stylish and reflective, and travel an unpredictable landscape where you might hear delicate ballads, gypsy reggae, elegant jazz or a lurching waltz in the rain at night. “Thoughtfully observed lyrics in a collection of new Australian music with many subtle pleasures…imagine an Antonioni movie on Kangaroo Island” Brent Clough, Radio National www.thebakersuite.com

16 Mar at 7pm $30 Presented by Julian Cue

T he B arons of Tang The Barons of Tang have earned a reputation as one of Melbourne’s hardest working bands, leaving a trail of battered dance floors in their blazing wake. Blending sounds from Eastern Europe and indeed the rest of the world, The Barons of Tang take traditional feels and bend them to absolute breaking point. You’ll be hooked after the first snap! www.myspace.com/thebaronsoftang

21 - 22 Feb at 11.30pm $15

Presented by Downwind Media

B eaconsfield : A M usical I n N o Particular K ey The freshly renamed ‘Beaconsfield: A Musical In No particular Key’ is a savage look at the media circus surrounding the 2006 mine disaster. Brandt, Todd, Eddie, Naomi, Mel, Carleton, Koshie and even Bill Shorten star in what can only be described as the most controversial feel-good pisstake of the year! A little bit Disney, a little bit Webber, and whole lot of Macquarie Bank. It’s scathing, silly and “Right on target” Herald Sun.

“Packed with punch-lines” The Age “A riotous hour of musical comedy” Arts Hub 13 - 15 Mar at 11pm $24 (Conc $19) Presented by Bec Hill

B ec H ill in : If You Can Read This, My Cape Fell Off As an enthusiast, but with no real knowledge on the subject, Bec delves into the life of Superheroes, looking for any loophole which may classify her as one. However, when your only superpower is the ability to make awesome cheese-on-toast (no seriously, it’s totally awesome), do you stand much of a chance? A must-see show for anyone who’s ever fancied themselves as a Superhero... without the heroic or super part.

Nominated for the Groggy Squirrel Critic’s Choice Award 2008.

“She has talent to burn and is a star in the making” The Age www.myspace.com/ifyoucanreadthismycapefelloff

10 Mar - 21 Mar at 8.30pm $20 (Conc, Tue & Preview 10 Mar $15)

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Presented by Premier Artists

T he B lackeyed S usans The Blackeyed Susans’ music is lush, dark and romantic. Their most recent album, ShangriLa, earned them their second ARIA nomination and had Rolling Stone Magazine declaring them national treasures. Their op-shop stylings, from girl groups to klezmer, are beautifully twisted into something uniquely their own. It’s more roll than rock, a sad sweet music full of drama and humanity. For their Spiegeltent performance the band has fashioned a unique show that spans their entire twenty year career, serving both the long time true believers out there, as well as those seeking an introduction to the band. www.blackeyedsusans.com.au

21 Mar at 7pm $35 Presented by Premier Artists

B obby F lynn and T he O mega 3 “Travelling with him is like going on a voyage and not knowing where it will end up” Sydney Morning Herald Bobby Flynn is a pop explorer and sonic adventurer; mining emotion, confounding critics and delivering a thrilling collection of genre-busting songs. From Australian Idol to a mass of live touring and launching his debut album, ‘Out Front’, Bobby Flynn is certainly making an impact. It’s been quite a trip already, but you get the feeling that ‘Out Front’ is just the start.

In a pop world where stars are becoming more and more disposable, Bobby Flynn is in it for the long haul. Enjoy the ride. www.bobbyflynn.com

20 Mar at 7pm $32 Presented by Mr & Mrs Wills

T he B oy with Tape on H is Face ( N Z ) The Boy With Tape On His Face is a pensive, curious soul approaching every object and audience member as a potential friend - or plaything. Shoes sing, empty dresses dance and electrical tape blossoms into roses creating a world of possibilities where the only certainty is laughter. Wordlessly conjuring the heart-rending poignancy of Buster Keaton, he mingles it with mischief and a piercing wit that leaves audiences enraptured.

Best Show Auckland 2007 NZ Comedy Festival Best Show NZ 2005, 2006, 2007 NZ Comedy Guild Nominated Best Newcomer Melbourne Comedy Festival 2008 www.theboywithtapeonhisface.com

20 Feb - 8 Mar (excl. 23 & 27 Feb) at 8.15pm $24 (Conc, Tue & Preview 20 Feb $20) Presented by King Hokum Records

C . W. S toneking C.W. Stoneking, the irrepressible raconteur and composer of blues, hokum and jungle music, follows his internationally acclaimed album King Hokum with the astounding Jungle Blues.

Inspired by his experiences as a survivor of a shipwreck off Africa’s West Coast, Jungle Blues contains elements of blues, calypso, and old-time jazz. Armed with his National steel guitar and an ancient tenor banjo, C.W. and his Primitive Horn Orchestra play songs from both the King Hokum and Jungle Blues albums. Experience a journey from the Deep South blues of the 1930s into a musical heart of darkness. www.myspace.com/cwstoneking

14 - 15 Mar at 7pm $35 8

Presented by Sisters Grimm

C ellblock B ooty The Thrushmore Institute for Wicked Women is no place for a French-Domenican nun. But when Sister Dominique of the Order of the Little Wing is thrown in the Big Dollhouse on terrorism charges, she must survive hose-downs, knife-fights and a sadistic lesbian matron with a taste for torture. Justice has never been this rough, tough or sexy! A high-camp, comic sexxxtravaganza featuring turf-wars, drugmules, chain-gangs, snitches and gutternsipes, Cellblock Booty celebrates all that is beautiful in the glamourous world of an all-female prison.

“See it at any cost. This is supremely important - albeit insane - theatre” InPress www.sistersgrimm.com.au

10 - 21 Mar at 10.30pm $25 (Conc & Tue $20 / Preview 10 & ll Mar $18) Presented by Token Events

C harlie P ickering One of the true rising stars of Australian comedy, edgy, polished and inventive, Charlie is back with a brand new show. If you missed out in 2008 and spent the whole year regretting your poorly informed ticket purchase patterns, learn from your mistakes. Book now or miss out. Your call. SOLD OUT 2007/2008.

“Side-splitting stories…wickedly funny ” Adelaide Advertiser “Charming company and a natural raconteur ” The Scotsman ” Cape Town Argus “Masterful ” New Zealand Herald “Dangerously funny www.charliepickering.com

24 Feb - 8 Mar (excl. 27 Feb) at 9.30pm $24 (Conc, Mon & Tue $20 / Preview 24 - 26 Feb $18) Presented by Laughing Stock

C hopper’ s F * ckin ’ B ingo starring H eath F ranklin Bingo had better watch its balls because it’s got a new host - Chopper (TV’s The Ronnie Johns Half Hour). He’s going to show those stand-up comics how to win over audiences with a short temper and a big f*cking gun. Now it’s not the bingo Grandma plays, there’s a bit of swearin’, a bit of violence and somebody may get shot. So come, play, you might even win Chopper’s ‘special’ meat tray. Sell-out show of the 2007 and 2008 Adelaide Fringes, Chopper is back for a limited run - four shows only. This will sell out. www.laughingstock.com.au

7 - 8, 14 - 15 Mar at 5.30pm $30 Presented by Circus Trick Tease

C ircus T rick T ease Circus Trick Tease is a raunchy, raucous and entertaining collection of misfits including a maladjusted sensitive strongman, his neurotic femme fatale and their internationally acclaimed super star. This 1940s inspired show is not just circus. Together, they play out their chaotic roles in dazzling displays of acrobatics, precarious balances, gratuitous headstands and a human skipping rope. Watch as this tight-knit unit comes undone and backstage antics erupt into recrimination & full blown fisticuffs. The only thing that holds them together is an understanding that the show must go on. It’s tricks, tantrums and genuine manipulation.

People’s Choice & ACAPTA Award - Melbourne Fringe 2008 www.circustricktease.com

Feb 20 - 8 Mar (excl. 23, 27 Feb, 2 Mar), 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21 Mar at 9pm; 10, 12, 14, 18, 20 Mar at 7.30pm $20 (Conc, Tue & Preview 20 Feb $16)

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Presented by The Garden

C lub C ascadeur Welcome to the den of iniquity, equality and insanity. It’s the scene to be seen and obscene.

Where the big wigs mix with people in big wigs. Join us as some of the world’s leading performance curiosities and fabulousities hit the stage. The art sometimes stops, but the fun keeps on going. Arrive on time and mingle in our hidden world!

See you at Club Cascadeur. It’s impossible to visit us just once! www.gardenofunearthlydelights.com

20 Feb - 21 Mar (Wed - Sat only, excl. 27 Feb) at 11.30pm $15

Presented by The Colors

T he C olors I nteracti v e C omeback S how ( U S A ) Proto-seminal New York band The Colors are sparking a musical revolution. They slipped into obscurity, but their music continues to be sampled and remixed across all genres from punk to rock, reggae and ragtime. An interactive show that balances their multi-music genres and places the force and shape of the live Colors experience in the hands of the audience. Utilising live video, theatre, musical games and a line up of special guests, this show will beguile and inspire. Come, embrace the myth of The Colors. www.wearethecolors.com

16 - 20 Mar at 11.30pm $25 (Conc $20) Presented by Songfront

D allas F rasca Dallas Frasca is a live experience you shouldn’t miss! Her powerful voice is one of a kind.

It’s raw and gritty. She’s a force to be reckoned with. With a wail as big as her dreadlocked hair, she has been described as Australia’s answer to Janis Joplin. She is joined by the upside down, left handed, back to front, slide dobro and mandolin extraordinaire, Jeff Curran. They will excite you and will definitely rock the tent! www.dallasfrasca.com

12 Mar at 11.30pm $25

Presented by We Wuz Curious

DAVE GRANEY AND THE LURID YELLOW MIST Dave Graney and the Lurid Yellow Mist are playing at Le Cascadeur as part of The Garden of Unearthly Delights. They will be playing songs from their latest album, ‘we wuz curious’, as well as many gems from their vast, bejewelled and arcane songbook. Dave Graney and the Lurid Yellow Mist are all class! They are the greatest! They have all the tricks and all the licks. Give up! No one else is cooking up the juice like they do! They are out on their own! Come along and have a great time!? www.thedavegraneyshow.com

20 - 21 Feb at 8.45pm $30 10

Presented by Bridie Music

D av id B ridie Five years in the waiting, David Bridie’s new solo album ‘Succumb’ is finally here. This is Bridie with a big sound of edgy guitar, whirling analogue keyboards, anthemic vocals and layerings of drums and pacific percussion beats, alongside his trademark textures and lyrics of wry social and landscape observation. He addresses social and political issues that burn within contemporary Australia, though the lyrics still shimmer with robust optimism.

Come to The Garden to hear David play a bunch of songs new and old. www.davidbridie.com.au

21 Feb at 10pm $22 (Conc $15)

D av id Q uirk - F eeling S te v e B reathe Fueled on something otherworldly, David Quirk comes to Adelaide gently swinging and ready to slay another set of audiences with his brutally honest comic style. David’s last show, ‘Kathleen Grace’ was performed at the 2008 Melbourne International Comedy Festival and was nominated for the Golden Gibbo award. He didn’t win. See the spectacle. It will be one of the things that flashes before your eyes as you are dying.

“It’s bleeding edge comedy that questions the whole point of comedy itself ” The Age 20 Feb - 8 Mar (excl. 23 & 27 Feb) at 7.15pm $20 (Conc, Tue & Preview 20 Feb $18)

Presented by The Space Cowboy

T he D e v il’ s in the D etail Multiple Guinness World Record holder, The Space Cowboy, returns to Adelaide to perform his highly anticipated new show. A powerful performance and grand exposé of paranormal phenomena. Witness psychic demonstrations that baffle doctors and scientists, deathdefying stunts and brand new ‘Mind Bending’ demonstrations. From sell out shows at the Sydney Opera House to performing in front of the royal throne of Italy, The Space Cowboy’s intoxicating and endearing performance is an experience you will remember forever.

“Best show at the Edinburgh Fringe” Three Weeks, Edinburgh www.thespacecowboy.com.au

20 - 22, 26, 28 Feb; 1, 5 - 8 Mar at 7pm $24 (Conc $20 / Preview 20 Feb $18) Presented by Tobias & Bartholomew

Die Roten Punkte - Robot/Lion Tour (GERMANY) WINNER – Best Production, Montreal Fringe 2008. Berlin’s Prince and Princess of Punk, Otto & Astrid Rot return to celebrate the local release of their single, ‘Ich Bin Nicht Ein Roboter (I Am A Lion)’ from their new album ‘Super Musikant’. An absurd and sweaty rock ‘n’ roll odyssey. “ It’s a class act …intensely funny…influences from the B-52s, Lena Lovich and even Nick Cave” The Age “Inspired, brilliantly executed lunacy… sonic collision between Plastic Bertrand, Kraftwerk and early Ramones” The Gazette, Montreal “ Die Roten Punkte will have you laughing your ass off” Vue Weekly, Canada “ ” Star Phoenix, Canada www.dierotenpunkte.com

16 - 21 Mar at 11pm $25 (Conc $20 / Preview 16 -17 Mar $15)

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Presented by The Harbour Agency

D iesel Diesel’s latest offering ‘Days Like These’ has been described in three words: “Simple. Classic.

Strong.” (Herald Sun) and is being lauded in the media for the welcome return to his rock ‘n’

blues roots. From his lightening bolt start as Johnny Diesel and The Injectors to his ARIA Award winning solo era, Diesel has always impressed with his mighty vocals and guitar mastery. If you haven’t caught up with Diesel lately make sure you take this opportunity to spend the night with one of our best. www.dieselmusic.com.au

11 - 12 Mar at 7pm $40

Presented by The Dirty Brothers Sideshow in association with Carnival Cinema

T he D irty B rothers S ideshow T he D ark Party Rising from the embers of The Happy Sideshow, ‘The Dark Party’ has exploded onto the international festival scene. A fusion of physical comedy and hardcore sideshow stunts, this is a dreamscape of deranged delights. Surreal, sublime and just plain funny, think Samuel Beckett meets The Tokyo Shock Boys. See it before it goes to The Sydney Opera House.

“Suave sideshow” The Age www.myspace.com/dirtybrotherssideshow

10 - 21 Mar at 10.15pm $25 (Conc $20 / Tue & Preview 10 Mar $18) Presented by ThisSideUp

D own and O ut Roll up, roll up! Welcome… to the other side. ThisSideUp acrobatics’ brand new show promises a deep glimpse into the seedy side of carnival life. Strange characters, itinerant adventures and unconventional relationships are revealed through live music, movement and circus to present the tale of a once breathtaking and glamorous way of life succumbed to vice and corruption. With astounding circus skill and a poignant narrative, ‘Down and Out’ follows six cunning, twisted and lost carnival characters as they seek to regain their self worth in a world of tired obligation and old tradition. www.thissideupacrobatics.com

10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 Mar at 9pm; 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21 Mar at 7.30pm $22 (Conc & Tue $16 / Group & Preview 10 Mar $14) Presented by eMDee

e M D ee Garden festival favourites, eMDee return in 2009! It’s your chance to catch their explosive live performance with the addition of bass and vocals. Live from Darwin this four piece act will take you from extreme drum ‘n’ bass kaos to ambient soundscapes. Influences range from pure drum ‘n’ bass to Andy - C, System of the Down, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Scribe, Oscar Wilde and so many more! This performance coincides with the much anticipated album release ‘Songs from the Underground’. Are you ready to take the journey? www.myspace.com/emdeeoz

1 Mar at 11.30pm $20 12

Presented by Laughing Stock

F elicity Ward ’s U gly A s A Child Variety Show Winner of 2008 Melbourne Fringe Best Newcomer. As seen on Spicks & Specks (ABC) and The Ronnie Johns Half Hour (TEN), Felicity Ward is finally going solo in her Adelaide debut.

Felicity was ugly as a child. She had a pan toilet until she was 11. She had a BETA video player until 1993. She thinks you should get to know more about her; through stand-up, characters, songs and electrocuting trivia games. Come inside and watch this car accident of a person try to let you into her brain. “A sure-fire comic talent.”’ The Age www.laughingstock.com.au 20 Feb - 21 Mar (excl. 23 & 27 Feb, 9 Mar) at 9.45pm $20 (Conc & Tue $18) Presented by The Harbour Agency

F rente Alternative pop/rock group Frente won hearts worldwide with hit singles ‘Ordinary Angels’, ‘Labour of Love’, ‘Girl’ and their beautiful acoustic take on ‘Bizarre Love Triangle’. ‘Marvin the Album’ was a massive international success, as was follow up ‘Shape’; a daring blend of acoustics and modern technology. Having sold more than a million albums the world over, it will be quite the treat for the first time in over four years to see Simon Austin and Angie Hart reunite for these two very special shows at The Spiegeltent. www.myspace.com/frente

20 - 21 Feb at 7pm $40

Presented by Sky Works

T he G rimstones - H atched In the tradition of Harry Potter comes The Grimstones - ‘Hatched’, a gothic fairytale told with giant books, exquisite old-world marionettes and sign language. There’s a girl who reads dreams, a mother who sews garments lined with love and warmth, a grandfather who heals people with his magical concoctions and a baby boy with three legs… this is a magical and inspiring tale, sprinkled with comedy. Not just for children, The Grimstones appeals to the whole family.

“The best puppet show I’ve seen by far!” Jade Primrose, puppet maker www.asphyxia.com.au

3 - 15 Mar (excl. 9 Mar) at 6pm $20 (Conc, Tue & Preview 3 - 4 Mar $15 / Family $60) Presented by The Hiptones

T he H iptones Like all great bands, The Hiptones is an organic creation much greater than the sum of its parts. These guys individually have been living and breathing roots music all their lives.

This experience has resulted in a sound that blends blues, funk and soul with a powerful pop songwriting sensibility. While there are lots of bands that have their roots in the blues, there are few with a singer as good as Snooks La Vie. The Hiptones is an outstanding live roots band with a unique style that is simply irresistable. Get the groove, see The Hiptones. www.thehiptones.com

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Presented by The Holy Sea

T he H oly S ea Like their forefathers, The Triffids, The Bad Seeds and the Go-Betweens, The Holy Sea personify something uniquely Australian with their acoustic-tinged laments. A band of inexhaustible emotive range, swooning ballads give way to rollicking drinking songs taking the listener on a sweeping journey as vast as the boundless landscape they inhabit. In 2008, The Holy Sea released their acclaimed second album ‘A Beginner’s Guide to the Sea’. It saw them invited by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds to share the stage at the All Tomorrow’s Parties Festival.

“If Patrick White were a muso, this is probably what he would sound like” Inpress Magazine www.holysea.com.au

15 Mar at 11.30pm $20 Presented by Three To A Room

I L o v e You, B ro by A dam J. A . C ass Based on real events, Adam Cass’ bleakly funny, deeply theatrical work delves into the mind of a teenage chat-room junkie, who spins a web of deceit that destroys two lives - all for the glory of love. I Love You, Bro premiered at the 2007 Melbourne Fringe and wowed audiences in Edinburgh 2008. Now, fresh from Melbourne’s Malthouse Theatre, Three to a Room, makes a triumphant return to Adelaide with this transfixing original work.

“Had audiences gasping with a mixture of horror and disbelief ” Herald Sun “An utterly successful, vital piece of true theatre. Go see.” Fringe Review www.threetoaroom.com

16 Mar at 8.30pm $28 (Conc $23) Presented by Unstable Ape Records and Remote Control

J ane B adler Hollywood glamour icon Jane Badler launches her new album ‘The Devil has my Double’.

A compulsive mix of fame, sex and solitude set to a soundtrack of sweeping cold soul and synthetics, this is a tale of too much for too long. How a charmed life has its price and eventually it must be paid. The album lyrically and musically reflects Jane’s remarkable life and career from her initial public notoriety as Miss New Hampshire to her long and varied career in Hollywood B films and television.

“An American Marianne Faithfull…a lurid snapshot of Hollyweird.” Australian Vogue www.myspace.com/janebadler

11 - 12 Mar at 7pm $30 Presented by Jeff Raglus

J eff R aglus and F riends ( a . k . a R ag - ee and the F oghorn ) Jeff Raglus (ex Bachelors from Prague, Feeling Groovies) the Fluglehorn wielding ethereal balladeer, presents a whole bag of fresh tunes from his new CD ‘Bellatrix’ plus favourites from his substantial back catalogue. Popular in Melbourne and along the coast with bands such as Fogg and The Beachniks, Ragee is well known for giving his all. Join Ragee and his friends on a whimsical, psychedelic, folk-funk experience.

‘Bellatrix’ is out now on Head Records www.headrecords.com www.myspace.com/jeffraglusmusicart

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Presented by Juke Baritone and The Swamp Dogs

J uke B aritone and T he S wamp D ogs Juke Baritone and The Swamp Dogs underscore life with their own brand of gypsy trapeze punk and pirate blues mayhem. Think about Tom Waits with a hangover at a Screamin’ Jay Hawkins gig in New Orleans and you’ve got the Juke. Like a drifter or a fugitive, Juke’s growling songs about love and life are dished out by this raucous ensemble on the bacchinallian dinner table of his wild cellar bar. Not for the faint of heart, this show has the tendency to turn ordinary people into raving fans and make others walk out in disgust. www.jukebaritone.com

14 Mar at 11.30pm $20

Presented by Strut & Fret

K ids C omedy G ala The most popular, sold-out kids show for the last four years is back…AND in the glorious Spiegeltent! Continuing its commitment to the youngest festival goers, The Garden presents a proper comedy show for children and anyone crazy for top laughs without the rude bits!

Playing host to a spectacular collection of outstanding performers including comedians, clowns, puppets, acrobats, magicians, musicians, and more - The Gala is completely captivating and hysterically funny! With a massive new line-up every day, there’s guaranteed to be something for everyone. Book early.

“The ideal way to get children involved in the Fringe.” The Advertiser 21 Feb - 21 Mar (Sat & Sun only) at 2.30pm $20 (Conc $16 / Family $65) Presented by The Hounds & Milke

L ast B ucket of Water The team that brought you Every Film Ever Made is back. The Hounds have a new mission: Protect Australia’s last bucket of water. This isn’t an after school special about how to preserve water. It’s a madcap, slapstick look at what happens when we finally run out. Since their debut in 2006, The Hounds have become one of Australia’s most exciting comedy groups. After a sell out season at last year’s Fringe Robby, Tegan and Adam are back for more. Every Film Ever Made was nominated for the Best Comedy Show at Adelaide Fringe 2008.

”Really, really funny” The Age 20 Feb - 8 Mar (excl. 23 & 27 Feb) at 10.15pm $20 (Conc $18 / Tue $15)

Presented by Cocoloco

T he M ad & U gly S how ( U K ) The Mad & Ugly Show is provocative and subversive cabaret/theatre from London. Black humour. Not suitable for the faint hearted or children.

“Clever, anarchic, quirky and wildly funny.” Thames Festival, London “The high art of madness to perfection.” La Strada, Graz, Austria “Alice & Alice is frightening. Alan & Alan is f**ked up. Unforgettable.” Bimbo Town “Dragging a skateboard on stage with his WHAT?” Time Out, London “... it is too phallocentric” Therapy Monthly www.cocoloco.co.uk

10 - 12 Mar at 8.15pm; 13 - 15 Mar at 7pm $24 (Conc & Preview 10 Mar $20)

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Presented by The Atlas Agency

M at M c H ugh Mat McHugh (The Beautiful Girls) hits the road again with his Seperatista! Australian album tour. A free-floating animal of rare sensitivity and grace, recorded with a band largely seconded from the Sydney jazz scene. Off-kilter drums, deep bass, horns, piano, organ, melodica and cello flesh out Mat’s voice, acoustic guitar and occasional ukulele on an album rich in precious sonic details. www.matmchugh.com

22 Feb at 10pm $22

Presented by Monkey Puzzle Tree

M onkey P uzzle T ree Journeying from worlds away, Monkey Puzzle Tree will intrigue and charm. Electric violin, guitar, piano and drums unify to produce a diverse blend of sounds. Hints of classical, latin, jazz and gypsy are glimpsed through a soundscape that is romantic and inherently beautiful. www.myspace.com/monkeypuzzletreeadelaide

3 - 4 Mar at 7pm $15 (Conc $10)

Presented by My Friend The Chocolate Cake

M y F riend T he C hocolate C ake MFTCC’s trademark organic sounds and lush orchestrations create a sense of reflective melancholy. Paired with rollicking tunes featuring madcap gypsy strings, it’s a great sense of fun that draws the audience in. Their latest album ‘Home Improvements’ combines a blend of songs and instrumentals, classic Cake chamber pop tunes with airs of a more reflective bent, pondering life, love and loss, imbued with the irrepressible MFTCC charm and wit. Let the emotion swirl you away – join the Cake as they glory in new tunes and old favourites! www.mftcc.com

19 Mar at 7pm $30 (Conc $20)

New CD BELLATRIX ‘This modern pop music is at once ethereal, calming, inspirational and just plain clever’ The Advertiser

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Presented by The Harbour Agency & Hub Artist Services

O ld M an R i v er Old Man River grew up in Europe and Israel, where after serving compulsory time in the army he embarked on a two year journey through India, Asia and the USA, busking on the street of NYC to earn the fare to Sydney where he quickly meshed with the Bondi scene including Ben Lee and Luke Steele from The Sleepy Jackson. Songs written across his amazing journey form the heart of his debut album, ‘Good Morning’. Now released around the world, the album has made Old Man River a #1 star in countries as far afield as Japan and Italy… and the journey is only just commencing. www.oldmanrivermusic.com

28 Feb at 7pm $25 Presented by Australian Comedy Management

The Paradoxical Adventures of Lawrence Leung & Andrew McClelland: Time Ninjas Lawrence (Learns To Breakdance, Choose Your Own Adventure ABC1) and Andrew (History of Pirates, Mix Tape) have stumbled upon time travel. Now they’re going forward to the past to make things better. Hopefully. The duo who asked you to join their ‘Somewhat Secret Secret Society’ present a mind-bending comedy that will go down in history... or potentially destroy it.

“An immeasurably enjoyable lark of a show... praise comes as easily as the belly laughs. You’d be hard-pressed to have more fun in any other festival show” The Age “Together they are comedy dynamite” Chortle (UK) www.lawrenceleung.com

10 Mar - 21 Mar at 9.30pm $27 (Conc, Tue & Group $23 / Preview 10 - 11 Mar $20) Presented by Polytoxic

P oly H ood C abaret All the guts and glamour of performance collective Polytoxic return to the Adelaide Fringe with some serious backup. Joined by the infamous song bird Lindah E in a collision of Pasifik Gods and Aussie divas, Poly Hood promises to soak your palette with a load of comical mischief, confronting imagery, soul repairing music and daring movement. Be part of this suburban safari into cultural identity with a gob smacking gender phenomenon. Running for two weeks only, this is a late-nite rendezvous of dance, circus, music, body adornment and spectacle not to be missed. www.polytoxiclovesyou.com

20 Feb - 8 Mar (excl. 23 & 27 Feb) at 10.30pm $20 (Conc & Preview 20 Feb $15 / Group & Tue $18) Presented by James Seabright for Potted Productions

P otted P otter The Unauthorised Harry Experience – A Parody by Dan and Jeff All seven Harry Potter books in seventy minutes! Double act Dan and Jeff cheekily take on the ultimate challenge, with the help of endless costumes, brilliant songs, ridiculous props and lots of Hogwarts magic. This fantastically funny show features a special appearance from a very frightening fire-breathing dragon and a game of Quidditch involving the audience.

Following sell-out seasons in London’s West End and the Edinburgh festival, this is a must-see for Potter addicts and great fun for everyone else!

‘Inventive, daft fun for all the family. A winner in every way.’ The Guardian www.PottedPotter.com

10 – 21 Mar at 7pm; 14, 15, 21 Mar at 4pm $25 (Conc & Tue $18 / Group $20 / Family $80)

Suggested age guidance 6+

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P erformance C alendar THU 19 FEB

FRI 20 FEB

SAT 21 FEB

SUN 22 FEB

MON 23 FEB

TUE 24 FEB

WED 25 FEB

THU 26 FEB

Puppets Break-out!

Puppets Break-out!

Puppets Break-out!

Tim Freedman

Tim Freedman

Bosco

2:00pm

Puppet

Drumming Monkeys

Drumming Monkeys

2:30pm

Spiegel

Kids Comedy Gala

Kids Comedy Gala

3:00pm

Bosco Puppets Break-out!

Puppets Break-out!

Puppet

3:30pm

Garden

4:00pm

Pod

4:00pm

Puppet

5:00pm

Puppet

5:30pm

Spiegel

5:30pm

Bosco

6:00pm

Le Cas

6:00pm

Bandstand

6:00pm

Puppet

6:30pm

Garden

7:00pm

Spiegel

7:00pm

Bosco

7:00pm

Pod

7:00pm

Puppet

7:15pm

Le Cas

7:15pm

Pod

7:30pm

Ringbox

8:00pm

Puppet

8:15pm

Bosco

8:30pm

Spiegel

8:30pm

Pod

8:45pm

Le Cas

9:00pm

Ringbox

9:00pm

There

9:00pm

Puppet

9.30pm

Bosco

9:45pm

Bosco

Tropfest

Garden Of Unearthly Delights Opening Night Party

3:00pm

Seaside Punch & Judy

Seaside Punch & Judy

Drumming Monkeys

Drumming Monkeys

BankSA Concert

BankSA Concert

BankSA Concert

Drumming Monkeys

Puppets Break-out!

Puppets Break-out!

No ticketed performances

1:30pm

BankSA Concert

Frente

Frente

That Etype Kind of Jazz

Devil's in the Detail

Devil's in the Detail

Devil's in the Detail

Washington

Seaside Punch & Judy

Seaside Punch & Judy

Seaside Punch & Judy

Milligan, Molly

Milligan, Molly

Milligan, Molly

Sound & Fury

Sound & Fury

Sound & Fury

Sound & Fury

Sound & Fury

Sound & Fury

David Quirk

David Quirk

David Quirk

David Quirk

David Quirk

David Quirk

Devil's in the Detail

Sticks, Stones

Sticks, Stones

Sticks, Stones

Sticks, Stones

Sticks, Stones

Sticks, Stones

Boy With Tape

Boy With Tape

Boy With Tape

Boy With Tape

Boy With Tape

Boy With Tape

Company of Strangers Company of Strangers Company of Strangers Sort of the Rings

Sort of the Rings

Dave Graney

Dave Graney

Circus Trick Tease

Circus Trick Tease

Sort of the Rings

Circus Trick Tease

Company of Strangers Company of Strangers Company of Strangers Sort of the Rings

Sort of the Rings

Sam Simmons

Sam Simmons

Sort of the Rings Sam Simmons

Circus Trick Tease

Circus Trick Tease

Circus Trick Tease

There.

There.

There.

There.

There.

There.

The Incarnate

The Incarnate

The Incarnate

The Incarnate

The Incarnate

The Incarnate

Charlie Pickering

Charlie Pickering

Charlie Pickering

Jeff Raglus

Jeff Raglus Felicity Ward

9:45pm

Pod

Felicity Ward

Felicity Ward

Felicity Ward

Felicity Ward

Felicity Ward

10:00pm

Spiegel

Spiegeltent Secret Show

David Bridie

Mat McHugh

Tarnished

Tarnished

Tarnished

10:00pm

Puppet

Gothic Punch

Gothic Punch

Gothic Punch

Gothic Punch

Gothic Punch

10:15pm

Le Cas

Last Bucket of Water

Last Bucket of Water

Last Bucket of Water

Last Bucket of Water

Last Bucket of Water

Last Bucket of Water

10:30pm

Ringbox

Poly Hood Cabaret

Poly Hood Cabaret

Poly Hood Cabaret

Poly Hood Cabaret

Poly Hood Cabaret

Poly Hood Cabaret

10:30pm

There

There.

There.

There.

There.

There.

There.

11:00pm

Bosco Sharon Mahoney

Sharon Mahoney

Sharon Mahoney

Sharon Mahoney

Sharon Mahoney

The Barons of Tang

The Barons of Tang Club Cascadeur

Club Cascadeur

11:00pm

Pod

11:30pm

Spiegel

Sharon Mahoney

11:30pm

Le Cas

Club Cascadeur

Club Cascadeur

11:59pm

Ringbox

Seriously Big Show

Seriously Big Show

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FRI 27 FEB 1:30pm

SAT 28 FEB

SUN 1 MAR

MON 2 MAR

TUE 3 MAR

WED 4 MAR

The Grimstones

The Grimstones

THU 5 MAR

FRI 6 MAR

Bosco

2:00pm

Puppet

Seaside Punch

Seaside Punch

2:30pm

Spiegel

Kids Comedy Gala

Kids Comedy Gala

3:00pm

Bosco

Rock Chick

Rock Chick

3:00pm

Puppet

Puppets Break-out!

Puppets Break-out!

3:30pm

Garden

4:00pm

Pod

4:00pm

Puppet

Seaside Punch & Judy

Seaside Punch & Judy

5:00pm

Puppet

Puppets Break-out!

Puppets Break-out!

5:30pm

Spiegel Topsy Turvy

Topsy Turvy

BankSA Concert

BankSA Concert

Snaps Kakadu

Snaps Kakadu

Bosco Le Cas

6:00pm

Bandstand

6:00pm

Puppet

6:30pm

Garden

7:00pm

Spiegel

7:00pm

Bosco

7:00pm

Pod

7:00pm

Puppet

7:15pm

Le Cas

7:15pm

Pod

7:30pm

Ringbox

8:00pm

Puppet

8:15pm

Bosco

8:30pm

Spiegel

8:30pm

Pod

8:45pm

Le Cas

9:00pm

Ringbox

BankSA Concert

Fringe Opening Night Party

5:30pm 6:00pm

Old Man River

That Etype Kind of Jazz

Devil's in the Detail

Devil's in the Detail

Milligan, Molly

Milligan, Molly

Sound & Fury

Sound & Fury

Sound & Fury

David Quirk

David Quirk

Storm in A Teacup

Storm in A Teacup

Sticks, Stones

Sticks, Stones

Boy With Tape

Boy With Tape

Abbie Cardwell

Drumming Monkeys

The Grimstones BankSA Concert

Snaps Kakadu

Snaps Kakadu

Robyn Habel

True Live

Wil Anderson

RenĂŠe Geyer

Monkey Puzzle Tree

Monkey Puzzle Tree

Devil's in the Detail

Devil's in the Detail

Milligan, Molly

Drumming Monkeys

Drumming Monkeys

Drumming Monkeys

Sound & Fury

Sound & Fury

Sound & Fury

Sound & Fury

David Quirk

David Quirk

David Quirk

David Quirk

David Quirk

Storm in A Teacup

Storm in A Teacup

Storm in A Teacup

Storm in A Teacup

Storm in A Teacup

Sticks, Stones

Sticks, Stones

Sticks, Stones

Sticks, Stones

Boy With Tape

Boy With Tape

Boy With Tape

Boy With Tape

Boy With Tape

Company of Strangers Company of Strangers Company of Strangers Company of Strangers Company of Strangers Company of Strangers Company of Strangers Sort of the Rings

Sort of the Rings

Sort of the Rings

Sort of the Rings

Sort of the Rings

Sort of the Rings

Sam Simmons

Sam Simmons

Sam Simmons

Sam Simmons

Sam Simmons

Sam Simmons

Sam Simmons

Circus Trick Tease

Circus Trick Tease

Circus Trick Tease

Circus Trick Tease

Circus Trick Tease

Circus Trick Tease

9:00pm

There

There.

There.

9:00pm

Puppet

The Incarnate

The Incarnate

9.30pm

Bosco

Charlie Pickering

Charlie Pickering

9:45pm

Bosco

There.

Milligan, Molly

The Grimstones BankSA Concert

There.

Sort of the Rings

There.

There.

There.

There.

The Incarnate

The Incarnate

The Incarnate

The Incarnate

Charlie Pickering

Charlie Pickering

Charlie Pickering

Charlie Pickering

Charlie Pickering

Felicity Ward

9:45pm

Pod

Felicity Ward

Felicity Ward

Felicity Ward

Felicity Ward

Felicity Ward

10:00pm

Spiegel

Tarnished

Tarnished

Tarnished

Tarnished

Tarnished

Felicity Ward Wil Anderson

10:00pm

Puppet

Gothic Punch

Gothic Punch

Gothic Punch

Gothic Punch

Gothic Punch

10:15pm

Le Cas

Last Bucket of Water

Last Bucket of Water

Last Bucket of Water

Last Bucket of Water

Last Bucket of Water

Last Bucket of Water

Last Bucket of Water

Poly Hood Cabaret

Poly Hood Cabaret

Poly Hood Cabaret

Poly Hood Cabaret

Poly Hood Cabaret

Poly Hood Cabaret

Poly Hood Cabaret

There.

There.

There.

There.

There.

There.

There.

10:30pm

Ringbox

10:30pm

There

11:00pm

Bosco

Scattered Tacks

Scattered Tacks

Scattered Tacks

Scattered Tacks

Scattered Tacks

Scattered Tacks

Scattered Tacks

Sharon Mahoney

Sharon Mahoney

Sharon Mahoney

Sharon Mahoney

Sharon Mahoney

Sharon Mahoney

Sharon Mahoney

Sam Hawksley

Tarnished

Tarnished

Club Cascadeur

Club Cascadeur

Club Cascadeur

There.

11:00pm

Pod

11:30pm

Spiegel

11:30pm

Le Cas

Club Cascadeur

11:59pm

Ringbox

Seriously Big Show

eMDee

Seriously Big Show

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P erformance C alendar SAT 7 MAR

SUN 8 MAR

Puppet

Seaside Punch & Judy

Seaside Punch & Judy

Seaside Punch & Judy

Kids Comedy Gala

Kids Comedy Gala

Kids Comedy Gala

Rock Chick

Rock Chick

Bosco

2:00pm 2:30pm

Spiegel

3:00pm

Bosco

3:00pm

Puppet

3:30pm

Garden

4:00pm

Pod

4:00pm

Puppet

MON 9 MAR

TUE 10 MAR

WED 11 MAR

THU 12 MAR

FRI 13 MAR

SAT 14 MAR Rock Chick

Snaps Kakadu

Snaps Kakadu

Dreamer East End Jazz Festival Potted Potter

Seaside Punch & Judy

Seaside Punch & Judy

5:00pm

Puppet

Elgars

Elgars

5:30pm

Spiegel

Chopper's Bingo

Chopper's Bingo

5:30pm

Bosco

Topsy Turvy

Topsy Turvy

6:00pm

Le Cas

The Grimstones

The Grimstones

6:00pm

Bandstand

BankSA Concert

BankSA Concert

Snaps Kakadu

Snaps Kakadu

6:00pm

Puppet

6:30pm

Garden

7:00pm

Spiegel

Renée Geyer

7:00pm

Bosco

Devil's in the Detail

Devil's in the Detail

Future Music Festival

1:30pm

Milligan, Molly Seaside Punch & Judy Chopper's Bingo

The Grimstones

Elgars

The Grimstones

Drumming Monkeys

The Grimstones

The Grimstones

The Grimstones

BankSA Concert

BankSA Concert

BankSA Concert

Milligan, Molly

Milligan, Molly

Drumming Monkeys

East End Jazz Festival Redhead

Diesel

Diesel

Anarchist Social

Jane Badler

Jane Badler

7:00pm

Pod

Potted Potter

Potted Potter

Potted Potter

7:00pm

Puppet

Elgars

Elgars

Elgars

Elgars

Elgars

Sound & Fury

Sound & Fury

7:15pm

Le Cas

Sound & Fury

Sound & Fury

7:15pm

Pod

David Quirk

David Quirk

Abby Dobson

C.W. Stoneking

The Mad & Ugly Show The Mad & Ugly Show Potted Potter

Potted Potter

Sound & Fury

Sound & Fury

Sound & Fury

Circus Trick Tease

7:30pm

Ringbox

Storm in A Teacup

Storm in A Teacup

Circus Trick Tease

Down and Out

Circus Trick Tease

Down and Out

8:00pm

Puppet

Sticks, Stones

Sticks, Stones

Dreamer

Dreamer

Dreamer

Dreamer

Dreamer

8:15pm

Bosco

Boy With Tape

Boy With Tape

Sammy J - 1999

Sammy J - 1999

The Mad & Ugly Show The Mad & Ugly Show The Mad & Ugly Show

8:30pm

Spiegel

8:30pm

Pod

Sort of the Rings

Sort of the Rings

Bec Hill

Bec Hill

Bec Hill

Bec Hill

Bec Hill

8:45pm

Le Cas

Sam Simmons

Sam Simmons

Randy’s Postcards

Randy’s Postcards

Randy’s Postcards

Randy’s Postcards

Randy’s Postcards Down and Out

Company of Strangers Company of Strangers

Company of Strangers Company of Strangers Company of Strangers Company of Strangers Company of Strangers

9:00pm

Ringbox

Circus Trick Tease

Circus Trick Tease

Down and Out

Circus Trick Tease

Down and Out

Circus Trick Tease

9:00pm

There

There.

There.

There.

There.

There.

There.

There.

9:00pm

Puppet

The Incarnate

The Incarnate

Pegging Up

Pegging Up

Bonza & LJ

Bonza & LJ

Bonza & LJ

9.30pm

Bosco

Charlie Pickering

Charlie Pickering

9:45pm

Bosco

The Paradoxical Adventures The Paradoxical Adventures The Paradoxical Adventures The Paradoxical Adventures The Paradoxical Adventures

9:45pm

Pod

Felicity Ward

Felicity Ward

Felicity Ward

Felicity Ward

Felicity Ward

Felicity Ward

Felicity Ward

10:00pm

Spiegel

Wil Anderson

Wil Anderson

The Wet Spots

The Wet Spots

The Wet Spots

The Wet Spots

The Wet Spots

10:00pm

Puppet

Gothic Punch

Gothic Punch

Pegging Up

Gothic Punch

Gothic Punch

Gothic Punch

Gothic Punch

10:15pm

Le Cas

Last Bucket of Water

Last Bucket of Water

The Dirty Brothers

The Dirty Brothers

The Dirty Brothers

The Dirty Brothers

The Dirty Brothers Cellblock Booty

10:30pm

Ringbox

Poly Hood Cabaret

Poly Hood Cabaret

Cellblock Booty

Cellblock Booty

Cellblock Booty

Cellblock Booty

10:30pm

There

There.

There.

There.

There.

There.

There.

There.

11:00pm

Bosco

Scattered Tacks

Scattered Tacks

Anarchist Social

Anarchist Social

Beaconsfield

Beaconsfield

You Tube Adventure

You Tube Adventure

You Tube Adventure

You Tube Adventure

Club Cascadeur

Club Cascadeur

Seriously Big Show

Seriously Big Show

11:00pm

Pod

Sharon Mahoney

Sharon Mahoney

11:30pm

Spiegel

Tarnished

Tarnished

11:30pm

Le Cas

Club Cascadeur

11:59pm

Ringbox

Seriously Big Show

20

You Tube Adventure

Dallas Frasca Club Cascadeur

Club Cascadeur

Juke Baritone

SUN 15 MAR

MON 16 MAR

TUE 17 MAR

WED 18 MAR

THU 19 MAR

FRI 20 MAR

SAT 21 MAR

1:30pm

Bosco

Rock Chick

Rock Chick

2:00pm

Puppet

Drumming Monkeys

Drumming Monkeys

2:30pm

Spiegel

Kids Comedy Gala

Kids Comedy Gala

3:00pm

Bosco

Rock Chick

Rock Chick

3:00pm

Puppet

Dreamer

Dreamer

3:30pm

Garden

East End Jazz Festival

4:00pm

Pod

Potted Potter

Potted Potter

4:00pm

Puppet

Milligan, Molly

Seaside Punch & Judy

5:00pm

Puppet

Drumming Monkeys

Drumming Monkeys

5:30pm

Spiegel

Chopper's Bingo

5:30pm

Bosco

6:00pm

Le Cas

The Grimstones

6:00pm

Bandstand

BankSA Concert

6:00pm

Puppet

Milligan, Molly

Seaside Punch & Judy

6:30pm

Garden

7:00pm

Spiegel

C.W. Stoneking

The Baker Suite

7:00pm

Bosco

The Mad & Ugly Show

TinPan Orange

7:00pm

Pod

Potted Potter

Potted Potter

7:00pm

Puppet

7:15pm

Le Cas

7:15pm

Pod

Sound & Fury

Sound & Fury

The Twoks

Drumming Monkeys

BankSA Concert

BankSA Concert

BankSA Concert

Drumming Monkeys

Seaside Punch & Judy

Seaside Punch & Judy

The Twoks

MFTCC

Bobby Flynn & Omega 3

The Blackeyed Susans

Stephen Cummings

Stephen Cummings

Stephen Cummings

The Hiptones

Potted Potter

Potted Potter

Potted Potter

Potted Potter

Potted Potter

Milligan, Molly

Milligan, Molly

Milligan, Molly

Milligan, Molly

Milligan, Molly

Sound & Fury

Sound & Fury

Sound & Fury

Sound & Fury

Sound & Fury

Down and Out

7:30pm

Ringbox

Down and Out

Down and Out

Circus Trick Tease

Down and Out

Circus Trick Tease

8:00pm

Puppet

Dreamer

Dreamer

Dreamer

Dreamer

Dreamer

Dreamer

8:15pm

Bosco

Sammy J - 1999

Sammy J - 1999

Sammy J - 1999

Sammy J - 1999

Sammy J - 1999

Sammy J - 1999

Sammy J - 1999

8:30pm

Spiegel

Company of Strangers

I Love You, Bro

Company of Strangers

Company of Strangers

Company of Strangers

Company of Strangers

Company of Strangers

8:30pm

Pod

Bec Hill

Bec Hill

Bec Hill

Bec Hill

Bec Hill

Bec Hill

Bec Hill

8:45pm

Le Cas

Randy’s Postcards

Randy’s Postcards

Randy’s Postcards

Randy’s Postcards

Randy’s Postcards

Randy’s Postcards

Randy’s Postcards Circus Trick Tease

9:00pm

Ringbox

Circus Trick Tease

Down and Out

Circus Trick Tease

Down and Out

Circus Trick Tease

Down and Out

9:00pm

There

There.

There.

There.

There.

There.

There.

There.

9:00pm

Puppet

Pegging Up

Pegging Up

Pegging Up

Pegging Up

Pegging Up

Pegging Up

9.30pm

Bosco

9:45pm

Bosco

The Paradoxical Adventures The Paradoxical Adventures The Paradoxical Adventures The Paradoxical Adventures The Paradoxical Adventures The Paradoxical Adventures The Paradoxical Adventures

9:45pm

Pod

Felicity Ward

Felicity Ward

Felicity Ward

Felicity Ward

Felicity Ward

Felicity Ward

Felicity Ward

10:00pm

Spiegel

The Wet Spots

The Wet Spots

The Wet Spots

The Wet Spots

The Wet Spots

The Wet Spots

The Wet Spots

10:00pm

Puppet

Gothic Punch

Pegging Up

Gothic Punch

Gothic Punch

Gothic Punch

Gothic Punch

10:15pm

Le Cas

The Dirty Brothers

The Dirty Brothers

The Dirty Brothers

The Dirty Brothers

The Dirty Brothers

The Dirty Brothers

The Dirty Brothers

10:30pm

Ringbox

Cellblock Booty

Cellblock Booty

Cellblock Booty

Cellblock Booty

Cellblock Booty

Cellblock Booty

Cellblock Booty

10:30pm

There

There.

There.

There.

There.

There.

There.

There.

11:00pm

Bosco

Beaconsfield

Die Roten Punkte

Die Roten Punkte

Die Roten Punkte

Die Roten Punkte

Die Roten Punkte

Die Roten Punkte

11:00pm

Pod

You Tube Adventure

You Tube Adventure

You Tube Adventure

You Tube Adventure

You Tube Adventure

You Tube Adventure

You Tube Adventure

11:30pm

Spiegel

Holy Sea

The Colors

The Colors

The Colors

The Colors

The Colors

Spiegeltent Secret Show

Club Cascadeur

Club Cascadeur

11:30pm

Le Cas

11:59pm

Ringbox

Club Cascadeur

Club Cascadeur

Seriously Big Show

Seriously Big Show

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Presented by Heath McIvor

R andy ’ s P ostcards from P urgatory Best Comedy Nominee 2008. From the award winning puppeteer behind ‘Sammy J In The Forest

Of Dreams’ comes a brand new comedy about a life misled and a puppet unhinged. Join Randy as he rants his way through tales of disastrous career moves, romantic miscalculations and incredibly poor life choices. The foul-mouthed, yet lovable Randy has enthralled crowds on the stand up circuit from Melbourne to Edinburgh. Although Heath McIvor has been a puppeteer for over ten years, ‘Randy’s Postcards From Purgatory’ is his debut solo show.

“Great comic panache” The Age “An ingenious puppeteer” Scotland On Sunday

10 - 21 Mar at 8.45pm $24 (Conc, Tue & Preview 10 - 11 Mar $20) Presented by Songfront

R edhead Susie Keynes is the quintessential rocker girl who chooses her guitar for its tone first, then its colour. Having notched up a lot of the last decade touring internationally with the female fronted vocal powerhouse, Fruit, the fiery redhead from this superbly acclaimed group now brings her next incarnation to the stage. Redhead… Think the famously smart songwriting of Fruit combined with Keynes’ untamed rock sensibility and that well seasoned vocal.

“Channelling the raw energy of Patti Smith and the melodic sensibility of Joni Mitchell.” GT Weekly, Santa Cruz

www.redheadmusic.com.au

10 Mar at 7pm $25 Presented by Premier Artists

R en é e G eyer One of the world’s finest singers, an Australian music legend and ARIA Hall of Fame Inductee. A true and undeniably unique talent on stage and on record. In a career spanning four decades and twenty-two albums Renée Geyer refuses to rest on her laurels. The voice was always there... www.reneegeyer.com.au

6 - 7 Mar at 7pm $50

Presented by Robyn Habel

R obyn H abel Feisty singer songwriter Robyn Habel is back and braver than ever. Spend a night with our own internationally acclaimed songstress and her who’s who band of Adelaide’s finest. In those intimate husky tones Robyn will sing to you her songs of love and lunacy, from her new album ‘Sun Come Shine’, now receiving international attention. Songs that are infectious and fresh yet somehow familiar, this is top Retro Pop at its best!

“She is absolutely captivating.” Carl Peel, Music Connection, Hollywood www.robynhabel.com

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Presented by Science Rocks Ltd and Songfront

R ock C hick and S cience G eek in ‘ I t ’ s R ocket S cience ’ 5, 4, 3, 2... FUN! Strap yourself in for a little rocket science! We promise it’s not that hard. In fact, it totally rocks! Especially in the hands of everyone’s favourite scientific, musical duo, Rock Chick & Science Geek. The unlikely pair combine rock songs and rockets in this slick scientific rock concert that’s guaranteed to have your toes tapping and send your brains flying! You’ll be launching all sorts of strange stuff into the air as you learn about the forces of flight, plus you’ll discover the very strange adventure of a duck, a sheep and a rooster.

28 Feb, 1, 8 Mar at 3pm; 14 - 15, 21 Mar at 1.30pm and 3pm $14 (Family $45)

Presented by Sam Hawksley

S am H awksley Sam Hawksley is unquestionably one of Australia’s best-kept secrets. If you’ve never heard of Sam Hawksley before, prepare yourself for something very special and unique. It would seem this musicians’ musician, has been mixing it with a rather extraordinary collection of esteemed Australian talent, including Don Walker, Shane Nicholson, The Floods’ Kevin Bennett, Wendy Mathews and Keith Urban just to name a few. A gifted guitarist, his live performances leave listeners wanting Sam Hawksley to burst out in to the open for everyone to enjoy. His latest release, simply titled “Sam Hawksley”, features current CMC Chart topper “Sounds Like Summer”. www.myspace.com/samhawksley

4 Mar at 11.30pm $25 Presented by Token Events

T he S am S immons E xperience As heard on Triple J. As seen on JTV. Directors’ Award, Melbourne Comedy Festival 2008.

One Man on a stage being stupid, meet Russell the amazing singing pine cone. Why not have a counter meal at the luxurious Sam Simmons Bistro and cocktail day spa* Think of all your favourite things in one delicious drink. Tacos, ice cream, miso soup, pavlova and stout all liquefied into a smoothie, sounds revolting, looks horrific, tastes better than you first thought.

Taste the smoothie. *bistro and day spa entirely fabricated

“Check your sanity at the door and just laugh yourself silly” Adelaide Advertiser

The Age

www.token.com.au

24 Feb - 8 Mar (excl. 27 Feb) at 8.45pm $24 (Conc, Mon & Tue $20 / Preview 24 – 26 Feb $18) Presented by Sammy J

S ammy J - 1 9 9 9 Best Comedy Nominee - 2008 Adelaide Fringe. As seen on ‘Spicks and Specks’ and ‘Good News Week’. Award-winning comedian Sammy J returns with a brand new comedy musical!

Wind the clock back ten years to a time of innocence, floppy disks and awkward erections.

The Wonder Years meets Wolf Creek in this twisted tale of schoolyard retribution. At just 25, Sammy J is one of Australia’s rising comedy stars. In 2008 he won awards at the Melbourne Comedy Festival, performed in Edinburgh and London’s West End, toured nationally and played to packed houses at The Spiegeltent.

“Uncomfortably brilliant.” The Age www.sammy-j.com

13 - 21 Mar at 8.15pm $25 (Conc & Tue $20)

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Presented by Terri Cat Silvertree, Skye & Aelx Gellmann

S cattered Tacks An absurd and anarchic vision of circus stripped of sequins, big top and popcorn to reveal the human beings that have always lived at its heart... and heart is what this show has ample servings of. Such tender moments, beautiful faces; unnerving while at the same time completely engaging.

Winner of The Village Award for Most Outstanding Production - 2008 Melbourne Fringe “A truly astonishing experience. It’s not sideshow shock or big-top spectacle. But it is, frankly, brilliant.”

Sunday Age www.scatteredtacks.skyebalance.com

28 Feb - 8 Mar at 11pm $20 (Conc, Tue, Group & Preview 28 Feb $14) Presented by Strut & Fret Production House

T he S eriously B ig S how Grab your popcorn for the Friday and Saturday night Garden experience! Fabulously frantic and fun feats of circus dexterity, jam packed into one giant show. The absolute best of Australian contemporary circus; aerial antics, dark clowning, extreme acrobatics and gravitydefying stunts not found elsewhere at the Fringe. A gala performance by the best in the business, with a different line up every night. Madness and mayhem under the stars… don’t miss it! www.strutnfret.com

20 Feb - 21 Mar (Fri & Sat only excl. 27 Feb) at 11.59pm $15

Presented by Sharon Mahoney

S haron M ahoney in ‘ T he L ast S teel B ody ’ ( C A N ) Sharon Mahoney: Psychology graduate, Crohn’s sufferer and blond bombsite. Join the freshest new face of Canadian stand-up for a joyride around her dysfunctional family tree. With superb mimicry and sharp observation, this award-winning performer dusts off her skeletons and turns the turmoil of family drama into one big belly laugh. Heart breaking, honest and utterly hilarious. “... bends the edges of comedy and social interaction.” Toronto Star “Utterly enticing.” The Scottish Times “A significant talent. I urge you to see her.” Phil Kay, comedian

20 Feb - 8 Mar (excl. 23 & 27 Feb) at 11pm $20 (Conc, Tue, Preview 20 Feb $18) Presented by Jason Chong & Mike Klimczak

S ort of the R ings After a sold-out Adelaide Fringe it’s finally back to delight nerds, mums, dads, kids and grandparents alike. Can’t find eleven hours to watch the whole trilogy? Spend sixty minutes with Mike and Jas as they faithfully recreate the complete Tolkien classic*. *“faithfully” and “complete” may mean “hilariously” and “bits of”. See two unfit comedians attempt to perform the Lord of the Rings Trilogy in under an hour, without special effects and a cast of thousands.

“Clever...absurdly hilarious...utterly likeable. 4 ½ stars” The Advertiser “Greatly entertaining... inspired... had us in stitches. 4 stars” Sunday Mail www.sortoftherings.com

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Presented by Sound & Fury

S ound & F ury ’ s ‘ S herlock H olmes & the S aline S olution ’ ( U S A ) Sound & Fury™ (BankSA Rave-Review Winner ‘Cyranose!’ 2008) return to Adelaide and this time it’s Sherlock Holmes under the parody magnifying glass! Holmes & Watson mimp and muddle through a madcap maniacal murder! Top reviewed troupe at the 2008 Edinburgh Fringe!

“Naturally & effortlessly hysterical! First-class hour-long belly laugh! 5 stars.” Edinburgh Evening News (UK)

“A deliciously silly play, and a Fringe highlight! 5 stars.” Fest Magazine (UK) www.soundandfury.org

20 Feb - 21 Mar (excl. 23 & 27 Feb, 9 Mar) at 7.15pm $22 (Conc, Tue & Preview 20 Feb $18) Presented by The Garden

S P I E G E LT E N T S E C R E T S H O W S Shhhh…who can keep a secret? Join us for the opening and closing nights of our gorgeous Spiegeltent. Some of Australia’s hottest acts join us to celebrate the first and last nights of this beautiful pearl’s Adelaide season.

20 Feb at 10pm and 21 Mar at 11.30pm

Presented by Rite Words Rote Order

STEPHEN CUMMINGS The picaresque, pill-popping-darling of lonely people everywhere pulls no punches as he previews ‘Nice And Evil’... a tell-all memoir of 25 years in Australian music. Over three nights, this neglected visionary will dish the dirt with readings from his new novel spiced with poignant tunes drawn from the breadth of his career. From The Sports to his extensive solo career, Stephen Cummings has lived his entire life immersed in the Australian music scene.

For the full story and a rare insider’s view join Stephen for all three shows.

18 - 20 Mar at 7pm $30 (Group $25 / Season $75)

Presented by Flipside Circus

S torm in a T eacup A shipwreck, an island, monsters and magic, be delighted and amazed by a cast of twenty seven performers who range in age from 10 through to 70 years. A circus reworking of Shakespeare’s The Tempest brought to you by Flipside Circus, one of Brisbane’s favourite youth arts companies. Beauty and humour collide with extreme circus antics in this unforgettable theatrical spectacle! Totally sold-out Brisbane Powerhouse 2008. Don’t miss this amazing production! www.flipsidecircus.org.au

28 Feb - 8 Mar at 7.30pm $24 (Conc & Preview 28 Feb $16 / Group $20 / Family $70) 25

Presented by La La Parlour

Tarnished Tarnished is a roller-coaster ride of a show; a skilled, sexy and hysterical theatrical experience complete with opulent costuming and a devil-may-care attitude. Witness the collaborative blood, sweat and sore heels of our four stunning and very talented minxes: Imogen Kelly, Tigerlil, Kellie Vella & Neridah Waters, as they trip over themselves to bring you a showgirl satire of biblical proportions. Tarnished shines. Extraordinary energy drives this hysterical pastiche.

“Simultaneously celebrating and satirising the beauty of Burlesque, Tarnished reinvents the art form for a modern audience. One superb night out ” The Advertiser www.lalaparlour.com

24 Feb - 4 Mar (excl. 27 Feb) at 10pm, 5 - 8 Mar at 11.30pm $30 (Conc, Group, Tue & Preview 24 Feb $25) Presented by Etype Music and Songfront

T hat E type K ind of J azz There’s no denying Etype is one hot ticket item, if their history of sell-out shows is anything to go by. Their latest self-titled album of smooth jazz, distilled soul and edgy grooves received rave reviews and the band has audiences flocking to live shows around the country for a taste of that Etype Kind of Jazz. Join Etype for a classic atmospheric show which blends jazz, blues and soul through their music to take audiences on a journey… just think Joss Stone meets Michael Buble, Etype style! www.etypemusic.com

22 Feb, 1 Mar at 7pm $20 (Conc $16)

Presented by Elbow Room

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A contemporary performance of satirical wit. Winner of the Adelaide Fringe Award – Best Performance, Melbourne Fringe 2008 “I went in knowing nothing about this show and I hope you do too” Born Dancin’ “If it returns, beg, steal or borrow a ticket” The Age www.myspace.com/elbowroomproductions

20 Feb - 21 Mar (excl. 23 Feb, 9 Mar) at 9pm & 10.30pm $15 Presented by The Harbour Agency

T im F reedman Singer/songwriter Tim Freedman is best known as the lead singer of The Whitlams, an ARIA Group of the Year with a trio of platinum albums. His songs of well-crafted charming cynicism can sound as if Randy Newman had joined Crowded House. Tim’s solo performances in Australia are renowned for a mixture of caustic wit and delicate piano. The Whitlams’ success has always been about the emotional clout of the songs, so it was no surprise when demand rocketed for the performances where the songs were presented without their rock adornments.

The Whitlams have recently released “Truth, Beauty & A Picture of You – Best Of The Whitlams”. www.thewhitlams.com

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T in Pan O range Festival favourites TinPan Orange are a unique sounding vessel that chugs through the waters of melodic virtue. Blending soulful songwriting with old fashioned story telling, all the while incorporating virtuosic musicianship. Headed by brother/sister songwriters, Jesse and Emily Lubitz, who perform their songs with a flare about the poetics of the everyday uncanny, binding the momentary with the eternal and the playful with the wretched. TinPan Orange also features maestro musician Alex Burkoy on violin, mandolin and guitar.

“If my voice had a baby, it would be hers.” Renée Geyer www.tinpanorange.com

16 Mar at 7pm $18 (Conc $15) Presented by Circus Mania

T opsy T urv y Circus Mania presents an action-packed family circus show like no other. Gasp in awe as the Strongman precariously balances on a stack of chairs, witness the beautiful Jeseeka tango whilst poised on a tightwire, and be in hysterics with the Clown’s antics in a box. But don’t be fooled by the glitter and glamour of showbiz, these three will manage to turn anything ‘Topsy Turvy’. Circus comedy at its best, this wildly entertaining show for kids and big kids alike is not to be missed!

28 Feb, 1, 7 - 8 Mar at 5.30pm $16

Presented by Premier Artists

T rue L i v e True Live have engraved their name on the Australian touring circuit. The six piece have rocked many stages since forming in 2003 and are known as one of our country’s hardest working live groups. The band has supported the best in the hip-hop biz. True Live’s new album is out early 2009. www.myspace.com/truelive

4 Mar at 7pm $35

Presented by Xani Kolac

T he T woks Best Music – Adelaide Fringe Award 2008 / Atlantis Award Melbourne Jazz Fringe. Melbourne electric violinist Xani Kolac is joined by drummer/percussionist Tom Gannon to perform the music of The Twoks. Featuring Xani’s original compositions for violin and drum kit, as well as spontaneous improvisations and songs for violin and voice, the music draws on many influences from jazz, experimental, rock and groove as well as driving dance beats. They appeared on ABC’s Sunday Arts and recently performed a sold-out show at The Spiegeltent as part of the 2008 Melbourne International Arts Festival. www.myspace.com/thetwoks 17 - 18 Mar at 7pm $20 (Conc $15) 27

Presented by Hub Artist Services

Washington Washington is but one insight into the wonderful mind of Megan Washington. Chanteuse and songwriter of some repute, Megan has collaborated with some of Australia’s more interesting artists – from Old Man River to Paul Grabowsky. The band (which includes members of Jackson Jackson and The Cat Empire) provide the perfect musical muscle to compliment the piano driven songwriting and almost narrative style Megan presents as ‘band-leader’. The debut Washington release, ‘Clementine’ is out now. Let Washington’s touching and infectious melody have its way with you. www.myspace.com/meganwashington

26 Feb at 7pm $25 Presented by The Wet Spots

T he W et S pots ( C A N ) Picture a husband and wife team from the golden age of comedy. Now picture them singing sweetly about threesomes and taking it in the ass. Internationally acclaimed cabaret duo The Wet Spots (Cass King and John Woods) write the most elegant songs about sex that you will ever hear.

Vaudevillian, oversexed and weirdly Canadian: think sex club by way of Monty Python. Using a lively blend of risque-yet-elegant original songs, audience interaction, spankings and singalongs, The Wet Spots draw their fans into a world where the libido is celebrated and satirized.

“Like Burt Bacharach on amyl nitrate.” The Sydney Morning Herald www.wetspotsmusic.com

10 - 21 Mar at 10pm $30 (Conc, Tue & Preview 10 Mar $25) Presented by Token Events

W il A nderson - W ilosophy Fresh from London, Australia’s most passionate and prolific comedian is back at the Fringe for four nights only. A Wil Anderson show is a high-speed ride though one of the most wonderful comedic imaginations in the country. And as always, it’ll be delivered with more conviction and enthusiasm than any man’s vocal chords can take. Don’t miss your chance to see the host of The Gruen Transfer live on stage and at the top of his game. This will sell out.

“Funnier and edgier than ever… unconventional and hard-hitting” Courier Mail “A higher laugh-per-minute rate than anyone I’ve seen before… ’Ando’ is a comic gem” Three Weeks (UK) www.wilanderson.com.au

5 Mar at 7pm, 6 - 8 Mar at 10pm $32 Presented by Hooray for Everything

You T ube Your O wn A d v enture !

Youtube, Myspace, Itunes. What do they have in common? Personal pronouns? Yes. Also they’re websites full of snippets of the absurd, the amazing and the funny. Now there’s a show full of bizarre musical stunts each more ‘youtubey’ than the last, chosen by YOU with a mouse and performed live! Sound weird? Good. Sound good? Weird. My (space) hope is that I (tunes) will see you (tube) at our show!

“An hour of consistent laughs. Great fun” DB Magazine “The most exquisite harmonies… an act to keep an eye out for” The Groggy Squirrel www.youtubeyourownadventure.com

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MUTANT BARNYARD returns after a phenomenal 2008, we welcome back the disturbingly mesmerising cult Garden hit of 2006 WHACKO & BLOTTO and introduce international festival favourite MARQUEE DE SIDESHOW. And, of course, all the amusing amusements are back to delight one and all!

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Curated and presented by Puppet Palace Projects Company www.puppetpalace.com.au

T he A mazing D rumming M onkeys - G o B ananas !

An adorable variety show aimed at young children and kids at heart. The show features monkeys playing drums, dancing, magic tricks and beautiful positive messages. Famous all around Australia, be sure to catch them while they are here!

“Beating Hi–5 hands down” Adelaide Advertiser

“The next Wiggles” Territory Times

B onza and L J Snappy Productions Australia’s leading female ventriloquist Lindi-Jane presents the canine who has become a cult comedy figure…‘Bonza Mate’. Yes he failed dog obedience school, but he’s not bitter. He has his opinions and comments on everything…mostly unrepeatable! Join LJ, Bonza and other outrageous puppet guests in this riot of stand-up puppetry. Adults only!

D reamer in the D eep Dream Puppets Dreamer, an adorable half child, half animal character ventures into the Australian deep seas to rescue a leafy sea dragon held captive by a greedy scorpion fish and encounters many exotic sea creatures. Beautiful blacklight puppetry with a sensational soundtrack. Excellent family entertainment.

“Mesmerising Puppet Beauty”

Adelaide Fringe, 2007

E lgar’ s T rav elling Family P uppet S how Elgar’s Bicycle Co Can sinister sisters, snarling wolves and gnashing goblins overcome kindness, courage and true love? Will Elgar’s puppet friends and willing helpers bring us safe and sound to a happy ending?

Find out on Elgar’s exciting adventure through the world of classic European folk tales and storytelling. A delightful family show.

G othic P unch & J udy A cult-classic adults-only ‘Gothic’ Punch and Judy from Australia’s foremost punchman, Professor Haig. The show as it would have been seen in the 1800’s with all the gory bits!!! Sex, death, violence, a hanging, and even the devil himself. All the political incorrectness that you’d expect from Mr Punch!

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20 Feb – 21 Mar at various times $12 (Conc $10) 30 mins

12 - 14 Mar at 9pm $15 (Conc $12) 40 mins

14 - 15, 21 Mar at 3pm; 10 - 21 Mar (excl. 16) at 8pm $15 (Conc $12) 45 mins 7 - 8 Mar at 5pm & 7pm; 10 Mar at 6pm; 10 - 12 Mar at 7pm $12 (Conc $10) 40 mins 20 Feb - 21 Mar (excl. Mons, Tues & 27 Feb) at 10pm $12 (Conc $10) 30 mins

T he I ncarnate Babooshka Theatre A city built on a clockwork mountain. A giant Rat-God gone mad with hunger. A celestial event which decimates the world. Human souls as feathers. A doll possessed seeks the solution to the salvation of a world transformed. A dark fantasy for young adults. Cutting-edge puppetry with global themes.

M I L L I G A N, M olly & M ulligan Tony Doyle Visions Milligan and Molly live quietly in Gundagai. One day they receive a surprise visit from their longlost Celtic Uncle ‘Mulligan’…and his mysterious suitcase. Milligan opens the suitcase and then it gets weird! A fast-paced puppet show celebrating Celtic myths, stories and traditions together with delightful live music and sound effects.

P egging U p the S ky Gabrielle Griffin The visual tale of a life well-lived, using old-time jazz and a washing line. Originally funded by Arts SA, this bitter-sweet show has toured the Nullabor to Perth and up to Woodford Festival, Queensland.

“Enchanting...a skilled puppeteer in her element...will make you laugh and cry” Adelaide Theatre Guide

P uppets B reak- out !

The Squeaking Tribe Oppressed by the evil puppetmaker, five marionettes stage a daring escape from the local markets into a new world of wonder and excitement. While our refugees make the most of their new-found freedom, the puppetmaker searches for his runaways... getting closer! A musical-puppet adventure with live score by Jess Ribiero.

S easide P unch & J udy Punch and Judy shows presented in the traditional ‘seaside-style’ by Australia’s top Punch-men. See the irrepressible Mr Punch, Judy, the policeman, crocodile and all the gang getting up to their usual slapstick & mischief in the same way they’ve done for centuries. Slapstick fun for kids, families and adults too.

S nap ’ s K akadu C lub Snappy Productions Award winning ventriloquist, Lindi-Jane presents her children’s show ‘Snap’s Kakadu Club’ featuring Snap the cheeky crocodile from Kakadu Rainforest together with all his fabulous friends on new adventures with educational fun themes, join in songs and clever puppetry/ventriloquism from Lindi-Jane. Scored 4.5 stars at the 2008 Fringe. A must see!

S ticks , S tones , B roken B ones ( C A N ) Bunk Productions On a chair piled high with junk, a surreal universe awaits. From Montreal, Canada comes a hilarious new fusion of shadow puppetry and physical theatre. The screen burns up with tales of forbidden desire and marionette melodramas. Come witness one man’s vision of delicious wonder and persuasive nonsense.

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23 & 27 Feb, 2 Mar) at 9pm $15 (Conc. $12) 40 mins

24 Feb – 21 Mar at various times $12 (Conc $10) 40 mins

10, 11, 15, 17 - 21 Mar at 9pm; 10 & 17 Mar at 10pm $10 (Conc $8) 25 mins 21 & 22 Feb at 3pm & 6pm; 24 - 26 Feb at 6pm; 28 Feb & 1 Mar at 3pm & 5pm $12 (Conc $10) 30 mins 20 Feb – 21 Mar at various times $12 (Conc $10) 30 mins

28 Feb, 1, 5 - 8 Mar at 6pm; 7 - 8 Mar at 3pm $12 (Conc $10) 30 mins

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Get down to the Garden of Unearthly Delights every Thursday to Sunday from 6-7pm, and check out the BankSA FREE concert series. You never know which fab Fringe acts might be playing. It’s a great place to chill out or heat up after work and you might even share in some free nibbles if you’re really getting into it. Visit BankSA’s website talkfringe.com for more details.

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T H E G A R D E N O F U N E A RT H LY D E L I G H T S 2 0 0 9 The Garden of Unearthly Delights is open from midday until 1am Sunday to Thursday and from midday until 3am on Fridays and Saturdays.

There are no ticketed performances in The Garden on Mon 23 Feb. The Garden is closed to the public on Mon 9 March for the Future Music Festival.

The Spiegeltent, The Ringbox and The Pod are fully wheelchair accessible.

The Bosco Theater and Le Cascadeur have limited wheelchair access.

All performance venues are smoke free.

All performances in The Garden of Unearthly Delights are General Admission. Seating is not guaranteed.

All prices are inclusive of GST (where applicable) and booking fees. Service and transaction fees may apply.

On Sat 7 & Sun 8 March The Garden is celebrating Fringe Family Weekend by raising money for CanDo4Kids and The McGuiness McDermott Foundation. Entry to The Garden will be by gold coin donation.

Bookings FringeTix 1300 FRINGE (1300 374 643) www.adelaidefringe.com.au and all FringeTix outlets The Garden FringeTix box office will be open from 19 February 2009.

Contact Information www.gardenofunearthlydelights.com.au (08) 8121 5122 Producers Buxton Walker Pty Ltd Andrew Walker and Michelle Buxton PO Box 2197, St Kilda West, VIC 3182 info@buxtonwalker.com www.buxtonwalker.com Strut & Fret Production House Scott Maidment and Sarah Stewart GPO Box 1548, Melbourne, VIC 3001 everything@strutnfret.com www.strutnfret.com Publicity Buxton Walker Publicity Michelle Buxton 0419 134 278 michelle@buxtonwalker.com Vanessa Regan 0421 582 271 vanessa@buxtonwalker.com Jane Davis 0411 562 131 jane@buxtonwalker.com Elise Tobin 0417 536 986 elise@buxtonwalker.com

Artwork & Design Peter Barrett at Protein www.protein.com.au Antony Lord at Design Corp www.designcorp.net.au Photography Prudence Upton at Prudence Upton Photography www.pup.net.au Television Commercial Soundtrack ‘Mr Pumpy’ from the new album ‘Bellatrix’ by Jeff Raglus on Head Records (HEAD087).

Television Commercial Production Jordan Doig at Fancy Films Website Design: Rufus Lane at Moodra Interactive www.moodra.com The Garden of Unearthly Delights is made possible by the generosity and loyalty of our corporate sponsors and we thank them unreservedly: Rick Payne and the crew at SA Brewing, Georgie Reid at BankSA, Libby Mickan at Seven Network, Ben Armstrong at Bacardi Lion, Joe Rugari and The Crack Team at Festival City Wines & Spirits, Barry Modra at Coca Cola Amatil, Rufus Lane at Moodra Interactive and The Adelaide City Council.

The Garden of Unearthly Delights would like to thank the following people for their support: Christie, Sandy, Conny, Brett, Maggie, Julie and the staff of Adelaide Fringe, Vicki Antoniou, Josephine Spawton, Jane Roads, Samantha Sutch, Renee Rivers, Justin Lynch and Adelaide City Council, East End Traders Association, Brad Verfurth, Flip Jansen, Klaus, Michael Jankie at Trafficlight, Steve Riley, Pete Barrett, Prudence Upton, Keryn Nossal & Jordan Doig at Fancy Films, Rufus at Moodra Interactive, Virginia Hyam, Ian Hackett and the Petanque Club, Will Todd, Vicky Kromer, Cara Hume, Helen Clifford, Ryan Taplin, Sarah Edwards, Toni Smith, Jenn Blake, Tristan Bourke, Rose McCormick, Siiri Metsar, Dave Swinton, DJ Cat Kid, Jeff Raglus, the crew at East Terrace Continental, the Adelaide City Council grounds team who keep the Park looking so gorgeous, Jack, Tom & Alice, the team at Strut & Fret: Natalie Lidgerwood, Veronica Bolzon, Emma Dodd, Penelope Leishman, Ashlee Jay Arnold, Brian Robertson, Tina Pham and Edwina Lunn, the Buxton Walker team: Hiromi Nishitani, Elise Tobin, Jane Davis and Sheena LeStock Kay, our stunningly talented performing artists and producers, the SA media, the magnificent onsite crew and the people of Adelaide who ultimately make The Garden a reality each season.

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