By Ian Williams Taking South Australian theatre productions to the regions and the rest of the world is a key priority of the State Theatre Company’s new Executive Director Jodi Glass. A beefed-up export agenda that could include foreign language productions will be supported through partnerships with other successful theatre companies both in Australia and […]
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By Nick Carne Winning awards is a sign that things are going well, as is expanding your team. Both are happening for Kirsty Stark and her Adelaide-based company Epic Films. Late last year the company was named Breakthrough Business of the Year at the Screen Producers Australia Gala Awards, just weeks before its new comedy series
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By Ian Williams Jodi Glass, the newly appointed executive director and producer at the State Theatre Company of South Australia was only 11 years old when she first came across the master of illusion and visual theatrics, Philippe Genty. The unwitting role that celebrated French puppeteer played in helping forge her own inspiring career in theatre
By Nick Carne It’s a testament to Rosemary Myers’ ability, versatility and vision that’s she’s been honoured for her contribution to theatre just as she’s making her name in film. The respected Artistic Director of Adelaide’s equally respected Windmill Theatre has just received the 2017 Australia Council Theatre Award, which recognises a history of outstanding achievements.
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By Nick Carne Mad March is a great time to visit Adelaide and now “million-dollar May” looks set to become a tourist drawcard of a different kind. For the first time, there will be two events with seven-figure prize money on the program for the Adelaide Racing Carnival at Morphettville this year, and the State Government
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By Nick Carne It’s not just Mad March that sees the arts take centre stage in South Australia. A new report has highlighted the incredible year-round impact of the Adelaide Festival Centre (feature image). The Centre ran 777 performances across all venues during the 2015/16 financial year, attracting a total attendance of nearly 1.67 million (the
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By Ian Williams South Australian speed ace Tim Slade always wanted to hurtle around Adelaide’s famed city circuit in a V8 supercar– and he reckons it’s “pretty cool” to be realising his dream in this year’s Clipsal 500 Adelaide. The laid-back response is typical of the 31-year-old Adelaide driver, who’s grown up with speed after receiving his
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By Cat Lever As we ride the mythical unicorn into the heart of the Adelaide Fringe, we’re dazzled by our local talent who are sharing the stage (and garden) with some of the best national and international acts that have travelled to South Australia, to be part of the second biggest event of its kind in the world. We’ve compiled some
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By Cat Lever Near and far, South Australia is home to some of the best getaways for all interests and ages. Here are seven must-see locations you should consider when planning your next break. Adelaide Hills The picturesque Adelaide Hills is known for it’s cool climate wines, sumptuous food, rich culture and breathtaking views. An ideal getaway would certainly
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By Ian Williams A smorgasbord of cultural and artistic innovation will be on show as WOMADelaide celebrates its 25th year in March with one of its busiest programs yet. Organisers of Adelaide’s internationally-renowned, four-day world music festival love to surprise and this year they’ve added several exciting new elements to the activity list. To squeeze
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