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2018 FRINGE PR O GR A M
T HE G C   G E RM AN C LU B   223 F LIN D ER S STR EET A D EL A ID E
16 FEB - 18 MAR 2018          W W W. T H E G C A D E L A I D E . C O M . A U
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CONTENTS

                                                                                          M USI C                                                                 CO M E DY
                                                                                          15    A Boy Named Cash: Monty Cotton                                    21            C a r d N in ja ( U K )
                                                                                          10    ABBA GOLD                                                         22            C la ir e F o r d : U n b o x e d ( U K)
                                                                                          12    A d a m H a ll’s D a n c e P a r t y : T h e S o u l              23            G A RY T R O - k e K a r a o k e ( UK)
                                                                                                R h y t h m S p e c t a c u la r
                                                                                                                                                                  27            G ia n t o lo g y : M ic h a e l S id n e y ( U K)
                                                                                          20    A n ( A lm o s t ) A c o u s t ic ‘ 6 0 s Tr ib u t e t o
                                                                                                                                                                  29            G u ilt F r e e C o m e d y R o a d s h o w
                                                                                                S ir P a u l M c C a r t n e y
                                                                                                                                                                  28            In F u ll F lig h t : R ic h a r d S t ub b s
                                                                                          9     B a ld E a g le s : H e ll O v e r- F r e e z e s
                                                                                                                                                                  26            K o s h e r B a c o n : M ic h a e l S h a f a r
                                                                                          7     Belly Of A Drunken Piano: Stewart D’Arrietta
                                                                                                                                                                  22            N ic k y W ilk in s o n : H A P P Y (U K)
                                                                                          9     B r e w s t e r B r o t h e r s p la y B o b D y la n
                                                                                                                                                                  30            S u r v iv in g t h e A p o c a l y p s e w it h F ir s t D o g
                                                                                          11    B u d d y D ia m o n d 1 9 6 0 - A n ig h t a t
                                                                                                                                                                                on the Moon
                                                                                                The Stardust
                                                                                                                                                                  23            T h e K a g o o ls : Tu t t i ( U K )
                                                                                          11    F ie ld , S e e & M a s o n - D o w n U n d e r
                                                                                                The Covers                                                        27            We lc o m e t o t h e F a m il y
                                                                                          6     G le n n S h o r r o c k : A L if e t im e in M u s ic ,
                                                                                                P ic t u r e s & C o n v e r s a t io n
                                                                                                                                                                  DA N CE
                                                                                          10    G o o d b y e Ye llo w B r ic k R o a d : a t r ib u t e t o
                                                                                                t h e s o n g s o f E lt o n J o h n                              13            D a n c in g w it h T h e S t a r -
                                                                                                                                                                                M o v in ’ w it h M e lv in ! ( U S A )
                                                                                          18    G y p s y F ir e E le c t r ic : M a t t h e w F a g a n
                                                                                          8     K in d o f B lu e : t h e M ile s D a v is s h o w
                                                                                          18    L o r d o f t h e S t r in g s ! : M a t t h e w F a g a n
                                                                                                                                                                  M AGI C
                                                                                                                                                                  30            B in g o J a c k ’s B ig B o o k Ma g ic Sh o w
                                                                                          24    M a x R ie b l: T h e G r e a t P r e t e n d e r
                                                                                                                                                                  26            B r e a k in g t h e M a g ic ia n s ’ Co d e w it h
                                                                                          9     M ik e R u d d ’s 1 s t B A S E : L if e a f t e r L if e
                                                                                                                                                                                Kane & Abel (UK)
                                                                                          13    Movin’ Melvin Brown: Chuck Berry Lives! (USA)
                                                                                                                                                                  29            C o s m o t h e C lo w n C o m e d y Ma g ic Sh o w
                                                                                          11    N a t h a n ie l W ille m s e : L e t ’s G e t It O n -
                                                                                                                                                                  30            M a g ic o n t h e E d g e - T h e My s t e r y o f Ma g ic
                                                                                                T h e S o n g s o f M a r v in G a y e
                                                                                                                                                                  25            S t u n t M a g ic ia n - D a n g e r D a v e R e u b e n ( U K)
                                                                                          6     R o s s W ils o n & T h e P e a c e n ik s p la y D a d d y
                                                                                                Cool and Mondo Rock
                                                                                          10    R u m o u r s : T h e F le e t w o o d M a c S h o w
                                                                                                                                                                  TH E ATR E
                                                                                          15    T h e F la m in g G a la h : M o n t y C o t t o n
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                                                                                                                                                                  28            P o w e r L in e s : Wo r d s a t Wo r k - J o h n Sa b in e

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W E L C O M E TO T H E G C F R I N G E 2 0 1 8
      IT’S Y EA R T H R EE FO R T HE G C AND WE’ V E C OME U P WIT H
      OUR BEST-YET PROGRAM. OUR SHOWS HAVE BEEN CAREFULLY
      SE L E CT ED TO C O N C EN TRAT E ON WHAT WE KNOW YOU WIL L
      WANT TO SEE A N D TO G I V E OU R WONDERFU L ART IS T S T HE
      BE ST CH A N CE O F SA LES S U C C ES S .

      FAQs :
      G o t a ny c red? Ou r te a m e x p er i en ce covers s hows and major f es t ivals s inc e t he 1970s . From The B ox
      F a c t o r y an d th e Br i ti sh a n d Lo r d M e l b ourne Hot els t hrough t o t he Adelaide Fes t ival and W O MADela id e.
      We ’ v e a lso b ee n p er f o r m er s f o r f or ty years , mos t rec ent l y wit h our own s ell-out Bald Ea gles ’ s hows
      i n t h e F ri n g e si n ce 2010. An d a l m o st all of The GC’s art is t s c ome wit h g rea t c redent ials and ac c la im
      to o , a t t h e E d i n b u r g h Fr i n g e, n a ti on a l c omedy f es t ivals , pas t Adelaide Fringes and - in t he c as e of ou r
      F ri n g e - b u sti n g m u si c p r og r am - y e a r s a t t he t op of t he c hart s and on t he int erna t ional t ouring c irc u it .   Shingleback Wines present a chance to separate the cheese from the chalk, the wheat from the chaff...
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      y e a rs o f F r i n g e-g o i n g h o w h ar d i t i s to f ind t hos e art is t s and perf ormanc es t ha t will lea ve you f eelin g       ‘TRY IT OUT’ SATURDAYS
      l i k e y o u ’v e h ad a g r e a t ti m e an d v a l u e f or mone y. And s o we’ ve put t oget her 44 s hows t ha t c an be
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      b e s t , in m u si c, i n co m ed y, i n ca b ar e t and illus ion and ma g ic .                                                             Shingleback product from the bar.
                                                                                                                                                    1.00pm Saturday Feb 17 & 25, Mar 3 & 10 in The Showroom
      W h i l e w e h a v e p l e n ty f or y o u n g e r au d ienc es , s inc e 2016 we’ ve f ound t ha t older audienc es love us.
      A ir- c o n , m i n i m a l sou n d tr a n sfe r, i n -h ous e bars and dining, real loos - all c ombine wit h a f riendl y, lik e-           Yes, Shingleback are giving you a chance to Try Out our 2018 program and find those Fringe gems you yearn for
      m in d e d a u d i en ce to m a ke se e i n g a p erf ormanc e a t The GC more lik e a t hea t re experienc e t han a tr ip t o               but can’t find amongst all the noise and kerfuffle that come with a festival boasting over 1300 pick-me pick-me
      th e S h o w on op e n i n g n i g h t i n a h ea tw a ve, bus and t ight s hoes .                                                            events!
                                                                                                                                                    Cameo performances from the stars of our music, comedy, cabaret and mesmeric magic program will give you a
      Wha t’s The G C ? T h e G e r m an C l u b h a s been in Flinders St reet f or dec ades and is a hub f or SA’s                                taste of The GC’s fringiest offerings.
      G e rm a n co m m u n i ty. F o r th e fi v e w ee ks of t he Fringe, we as produc ers t ak e over t he whole building,
      tra n s f o rm i ts fi v e m a j or r oo m s i n to sh owrooms , blac k -box t hea t res and int ima t e t hea t re s pac es an d             And no ticket required: just go to Facebook TheGCAdelaide, Like our Try It Out Event
      b rin g t h e w or l d to th e sta g e. T h e C l u b c ont inues t o do wha t it does bes t , providing meals and bar                        (where you’ll see what stars you are in for) and rock up on the day. No ticket: no palaver.
      s e r v ic e wi th a n em p h asi s o n h osp i tal i t y. Toget her, we c rea t e an ideal Fringe experienc e t ha t does n ’ t
      m e a n l o ng q u e u e s o r el b ow i n g y ou r w a y t o your des t ina t ion.
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      A u s t ra l i a n s a s w e l l as v i si ti n g p er f o r mers . We do t his wit h s ome of t he lowes t venue c harges in t h e                        filled and rewarding than ever. We’ll have freebies, cheapies, news and OTR in-store rewards that will
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      l i v e p e rf or m an ce v e n u e .
                                                                                                                                                    DINING AT THE GERMAN CLUB
      G e t Yo u r Fringe on at The G C ! I f y ou ha ven’ t t ried us yet , mak e 2018 t he year you do. We’ d love t o                            Pre-show Meals
      w e l c o m e y ou to th e g r o w i n g n u m b er of people f or whom The GC is t heir Fringe c orners t one.
                                                                                                                                                    A great feature of The GC is the Aldstadt Bistro. Great German fare and special Fringe dishes. Please note: there
                                                                                                                                                    are two sittings nightly: see the Dining entry on the diary/planner in the centrespread of this program for sitting
                                                                                                                                                    times. Bookings essential: tel 8223 2539.
                                                                                                                                                    Showtime Drinks
      A la n R o sew a r n e an d C o l i n Koch AM                                                                                                 Come early or stay late to enjoy a drink with friends in the Bistro or Showroom bars. Drinks may be taken into
      I g n i ti o n E n te r tai n m e n t                                                                                                         all performances (except where indicated). Renowned Adelaide piano-man Russell McCormick plays the Bistro
                                                                                                                                                    after dinner at the hot end of the week - admission free.

                                                                                                                                                    All details correct at time of publication. All ticket sales subject to Fringe conditions of sale. All entry to The GC at the discretion of management.
                                                                                                                                                    Program writing/editing: Sheree Tirrell and Colin Koch; design VincentCreative; print by ColourTech. Website by Jaba.
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Presented by Ignition Entertainment and Rob Pippan Productions:

MUSIC

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        MUSIC

    GL E NN S H O R R O CK                                                         Glenn is s t ill t ouring and rec ording and a bout to
                                                                                   writ e his memoir, mak ing t his a t imel y and onc e-
    A L IF E T IM E I N M U SI C P I CT U RES                                      in-a-lif et ime evening wit h Aus t ralia’s mos t endu r in g
    AND CON V ER SATI O N                                                          f ront -man. Glenn will perf orm his g rea t es t hit s f r om
    A w o rl d p re m i e r e ! F r o m 10-p o u n d p om to global                LRB, Axiom, The Twilight s and his s olo c areer, p lu s
    m u l ti - p la t i n u m -r ecor d ar ti st, G l e n n Sh or r o c k -        rarel y perf ormed dark -hors e f an c las s ic s and t rac k s
    f o u n d e r/s o n g wr i ter / l ea d v o cal i st of L i ttl e River Band   inf luenc ed b y Lit t le Fea t , The Band and more. J oin
    - is a n A u s tral i a n m u si c i co n . H i s a l m o st 60 -year          us f or a f eas t of mus ic and k e y miles t ones in Glen n ’s
    jo u rn e y i n m u si c w i l l b e r ev i si ted f or th e fi rs t t ime     lif e. The mus t s ee mus ic event of Fringe 2018. B ook
    a t t h i s y e a r’s Ad el ai d e Fr i n g e a t T h e G C .                  quic k l y t o a void dis a ppoint ment .

    T he S how ro om, The G C - Feb 22 at 8.00pm $55 (90m i ns)

                                                                                                                                                     STE WA RT D ’A R R I E TTA                                                 of our time. Tim Buckley’s Move With Me, Randy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Newman’s Leave Your Hat On and Tom Waits’ Get
                                                                                                                                                     B E L LY O F A D R UN K E N PI A N O                                       Down In The Hole are all part of the mix. Fall into the
                                                                                                                                                     A World Premiere: the music of Tom Waits, Randy                            underbelly of Charles Bukowski’s poetr y, backed by
                                                                                                                                                     Newman, Joe Cocker, Tim Buckley, Ian Dury and more.                        original music from Stewart himself. Plus much more!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                E x p ec t D ’ A r r iet t a’s d y n amic d eliv e r y, burs ti ng w i th
                                                                                                                                                     A f t er k n oc k - ou t , sold - ou t , sh ou t - ou t su c c ess wit h
MUSIC                                                                                                                                                                                                                           emot ion , ef f or t less p ian ism an d a w ho l e l o t o f s tyl e .
                                                                                                                                                     My Leon ar d Coh en h er e an d f or t wo y ear s on t h e
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Tom, Tim, R an d y, J oe an d Ian ain ’ t co m i n’ to to w n.
                                                                                                                                                     E d in b u r g h Fr in g e - an d d ec ad es of in t er n a t ion al
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                S t ewar t ’s on h is wa y.
                                                                                                                                                     su c c ess wit h Len n on T h r ou g h A G lass On ion -
                                                                                                                                                     S t ewar t D ’ A r r iet t a an d h is b an d b r in g a b r an d n ew
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              “A dynamic singer with a gravelly voice - imagine
                                                                                                                                                     sh ow an d g u t sy in t er p r et a t ion s of some of mu sic ’s
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Tom Waits with overtones of Joe Cocker and a wicked line
                                                                                                                                                     g r ea t est son g wr it er s.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                in jokes and stories. D’Arrietta is the full package both as
                                                                                                                                                     D ’ A r r iet t a’s st a g e- sh ows an d ac c laimed                      musician and entertainer.” Daily Telegraph
                                                                                                                                                     in t er p r et a t ion s ar e st amp ed in d elib l y wit h a
                                                                                                                                                     st r on g c r ea t iv e v ision , wr y h u mou r an d u n iq u e           “D’Arrietta has all the tools… a deep whiskey soaked voice,
    ROSS WILSON & THE PEACENIKS                                                    Come Said The Boy to his 21st centur y career as a                g r it , all h on ed t o a r azor ’s ed g e b y a lif et ime of            great piano chops, and a sense of charisma.”
                                                                                   solo performer, he has never been out of the limelight.           p er f or man c e an d wr it in g : h e c an wh ip t h e wh isk er s       T h e Pl u s O n e s , Sy d n e y
    PLAY DADDY COOL AND MONDO ROCK                                                 Wilson is a double ARIA Hall of Fame inductee and has             f r om t h e f ac e of an y son g f or a sp r u c e an d
    With Daddy Cool and Mondo Rock and as a solo artist,                           written hits for Jimmy Barnes, John Farnham and Joe                                                                                          “Certainly worth your time… particularly for the opportunity
                                                                                                                                                     smoooot h n ig h t - ou t on t h e t own .                                 to experience the remarkable Stewart D’Arrietta in live
    Ross Wilson has 26 ARIA Top 40 hits to his credit                              Cocker, and produced smash-hit albums for Jo Jo Zep               In B ell y of a D r u n k en P ian o h e t u r n s h is h an d             performance.” A u s t ra l i a n A rt s R e v i e w
    as singer, songwriter and producer and is one of                               and the Falcons, Skyhooks and Screaming Jets. Come                t o some ‘ d own an d d ir t y ’ ma t er ial, wh ile also
    Australia’s most awarded, respected and well-known                             Back Again to see an absolute solid gold legend of rock           t ou c h in g on b eau t if u l b allad s f r om some of t h e most                     “Above all, very, very fun.” Broadway Baby
    artists. From Daddy Cool’s legendar y number-one                               and his full band The Peaceniks perform all his hits.             en ig ma t ic , in t ellig en t an d in f lu en t ial son g wr it er s
    anthem Eagle Rock and Mondo Rock’s ‘80s hits Cool
    World, State of the Heart, Chemistr y, No Time and
                                                                                                                           AU FSTE H E N U ND
                                                                                                                                                     Th e Sh owr oom , Th e G C - P reviews Feb 2 7 , 2 8 at 7 . 1 5 p m $ 3 2 ; Mar 1 , 2 , 3 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 1 0 , 1 4 , 1 5 , 1 6 , 1 7 a t
    T he S how ro om, The G C - Mar 3 at 9.30pm $45 (90m i ns)                                                              SPASS H AB E N           7 . 1 5 p m , Mar 4 , 1 1 , 1 8 at 6 . 0 0 p m $ 3 5 /C$ 3 4 /G r p $ 3 0 ; Ch eap Tu es Mar 6 , 1 3 at 7 . 1 5 p m $ 3 2 ( 9 0 m i n s )
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John and Rick Brewster are part of the Australian
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             (and international) music fabric, having charmed with
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Moonshine Jug & String Band then rocked the world
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             with The Angels.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             This one-night-only show is a masterly homage to one
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             of their formative influences: Bob Dylan. John’s been
MUSIC                                                                                                                                                                                                            M US IC     into Dylan since 1963 and attended his legendary 1966
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Adelaide concert with what became The Band. Together
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             with Rick and Nick Norton, John recently recorded an
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             album of the master’s songs and this will be the first
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             chance to experience the Brewster Brothers performing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             one of the greatest-ever songbooks.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Joined by Sam Brewster (bass) and Nick Norton (drums)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             they will perform an entire show of classics such as Mr
   T HE L E GE N DA RY R U M JU N G LE                                                 J ungle ret urns t o t he Fringe t o g ive us anot her t ast e      TH E B R E W STE R B R OTH E R S                                  Tambourine Man, Desolation Row, Like a Rolling Stone,
                                                                                       of t heir s igna t ure s ound – blues , R&B, f unk and                                                                                All Along the Watchtower, Don’t Think Twice*
   F o r a t i m e in th e l a te se v en ti e s, Ru m Ju n g l e was
                                                                                       debauc her y. The band la y it on t hic k wit h nos t alg ia
                                                                                                                                                           PL AY B O B DY L A N                                              It’s Alright.
   t h e m o s t p o p u l ar b an d i n Ad el ai d e, p l a y i n g regular                                                                                                                                                 * N o, d on ’ t : b ook b ef or e it sells out.
                                                                                       and reunit e t o pla y t he mus ic t he y love nearl y 4 0
   g ig s a t t h e L or d M el b ou r n e H o tel . T h en , i n 1978,
                                                                                       years af t er t ha t m ys t erious Thailand g ig. . . who k n ows
   c h a ri s m a ti c s i n g er / g u i ta r i st Ph i l C o l so n an d t he band                                                                       Th e Sh owr oom , Th e G C - Feb 2 4 at 9 . 3 0 p m $ 3 5 (7 5 m in s)
                                                                                       where t he night will lead?
   t ra v e ll e d to Ban g kok f o r a m y ste r i ou s g i g . The t rip
   d e s tro y e d th e b an d . 36 y e a r s l a te r C o l so n , J ames                                                                                                                                                   Fr in g e sell- ou t s sin c e 2 0 1 0 , T h e B a l di e s ( w i th
                                                                                       “Rum Jungle soon has a sea of smiling faces shaking their
   B l a c k ( k e y b o ar d s an d g u i tar ), Br u ce San d e l l ( t enor                                                                                                                                               st r in g t r io an d b r ass) c eleb r a t e t h e s o ngs tha t
                                                                                       wrinkles to a steady stream of hot 12-bar R&B riffs that
   s a x ) , Ia n M c D on a l d , Rod C o r n i sh (b a ss) a n d loc al                                                                                                                                                    mar k ed T h e E a g les’ 1 9 9 4 r eu n ion , s o m e 1 4 ye a rs
                                                                                       conjure memories of good times spent at the Lord Melbourne
   k i n g - o f- t h e - s ki n s JJ H acke tt r e-g r ou p e d a t Fringe            Hotel all those years ago … the sound is impressive and the                                                                           af t er sa y in g it wou ld t ak e ‘ Hell To F re e z e O ve r’
   2 0 1 5 i n f ro n t of 400 fa n s to r ecr ea te th e sound t ha t                 band is firing” The Clothesline                                                                                                       b ef or e t h e y p la y ed a g ain . T h a t r eu ni o n w a s m a rke d
   k e p t t h e L o rd M el b ou r n e H o tel j u m p i n g f o r an era                                                                                                                                                   b y an MT V c on c er t , D V D , CD an d n o t o ne but
   a n d s h o c k e d sed a te T h ai a u d i en ces. I n 201 8 Rum                                                                                                                                                         sev er al f ar ewell t ou r s.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                             T h e B ald ies wr a p a b u st - u p , r eu n io n a nd F a re w e l l s
   T he S howro om, The G C - Feb 25 at 8.00pm $35 (90m i ns)                                                                                                                                                                1 - 2 7 in t o ju st f ou r p er f or man c es: w ho kno w s
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             wh ic h y ou mig h t g et , p er h a p s t h e w ho l e thi ng! B ut
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             y ou will g et t h eir f la wless t r ad ema rk ha rm o ni e s ,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             seamless mu sic ian sh ip an d a v er y w r y vi e w o f the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             wor ld . A n ig h t u n d er t h e B ald ies’ E a gl e s ’ co ve rs i s
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             al wa y s mor e f u n t h an an y on e d ese r ve s .

                                                                                                                                                           B A L D E AGL E S                                                “I am liking more than anything to spend the night under the
MUSIC                                                                                                                                                      H E L L OVE R -F R E E Z E S                                     Bald Ealges’ covers.” Notto Betaken, Seriously Music

                                                                                                                                                           The Showroom, The GC - Feb 16 at 7.30pm & 9.30pm; Feb 21 at 7.30pm; Mar 11 at 8.00pm $35/C$29/Gr$29 (90mins)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                             The irrepressible Mike Rudd may well enter a quieter, more
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             minimalist phase when he kicks past his century (such is
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             his optimism). Anticipating that slightly in Life after Life,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Spectrum’s main man and songwriter gives a sensitive but
   KIND OF BLUE                                                                        and mus ic ent hus ias t s .                                                                                                          robust account of the Rudd (and Crudd) repertoires, with
                                                                                       Als o f ea t ured on t his s pec ial night will be s ongs
   THE MILES DAVIS SHOW                                                                Miles Da vis perf ormed on albums s uc h as Round
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             a little modern inserted into the vast reservoir of ancient,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 M US IC     and all illuminated by accordionist George Butrumlis and
   Presented by Rob Pippan Productions                                                 Midnight, Milestones, Porgy and Bess and Someday My                                                                                   bassist Jeremy Alsop, two of the best musicians around
   Sold out in 2017 and back by popular demand, this                                   Prince Will Come: songs from Miles’s second golden                                                                                    and now completing Mike’s new band 1st Base.
   a l l - A d e la id e - b ased p r od u cti on i s a co m p l e te                  period with Columbia Records between 1958-61.                                                                                         Life after Life is an intimate, 90-seat and up close
   p e rf o rm a n c e of M i l e s D a v i s’s cl a ssi c 1959 album                  Kind of Blue c hanged people’s lives and t he direc t ion                                                                             performance of an acoustically-skewed selection of
   K i n d o f B l u e , r eg a r d e d as th e g r e a te st Ja z z album             of mus ic . Don’ t mis s t his opport unit y t o experien c e                                                                         Rudd’s highly individual music, which resonates with his
   of all time.                                                                        live t his inc redible mus ic al mas t erpiec e.                                                                                      hallmark reinvention and renewal.
   F o r o n e n i g h t o n l y, i n th e i n ti m a te se tti n g of t he GC                                                                                                                                                Best known for his song I’ll Be Gone (Someday I’ll have
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             money), a chart-topper for his band Spectrum back in 1971,
   S h o w ro o m , th i s l eg e n d a r y al b u m w i l l b e p erf ormed in                     “An evening of musical perfection. They held the       M I K E R UD D ’S 1 ST B A SE                                     Mike Rudd is a consummate performer who will balance you
   its e n ti re ty b y si x of SA’s l ea d i n g sessi on mus ic ians                 audience from the first note and never let go.” GlamAdelaide
   in w h a t w i l l be an u n f or g e tta b l e n i g h t f o r Jazz lovers                                                                             I N L I F E A F TE R L I F E                                      on the edge of pleasure and leave you wanting more.

8 T he S howro om, The G C - Feb 17 at 7.30pm $35 (90m i ns)                                                                                               The Clubroom, The GC - Feb 16, 17 at 8.30pm $30/Grp$22.50 (90mins)
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The Flaming Sambuc as ( ext ended band) , wit h Ter r y                                                                                    Welcome to 1960. It’s late at The Stardust and
                                                          Nic holas a t t he whit e g rand piano, bring t o lif e t h e                                                                              everyone is here to see Buddy Diamond, the
                                                          t imeles s s ongs of Elt on J ohn and Bernie Taupin in                                                                                     charismatic crooner who’s so cool, he’s hot. He’ll tell
                                                          t his exc it ing, c olourf ul s how. Clas s ic s s uc h as You r                                                                           you. He tells everyone.
                                                          Song, Candle in t he W ind, Can You Feel The Lov e                                                                                         Buddy explodes on to the stage and snaps his way
                                                          Tonight , Roc k et Man and s o man y more will brin g                                                                                      through cool Swing & smokin’ Rock ‘n’ Roll. His velvet
 MUSIC                                                    bac k t he memories and f ill your heart wit h joy.                                                                            M US IC     voice and comic timing match his incredible good looks
                                                          The Flaming Sambuc as t ak e a vis ual, mus ic al j ou r n e y                                                                             and sharp threads. He’ll tell you. He tells everyone.
                                                          bac k t o t he 1970s when one of t he world’s most                                                                                         Buddy sings about lost love, new love and being in
                                                          f ormida ble s ong-writ ing t eams c rea t ed Goodb ye                                                                                     love. Mostly with himself.
                                                          Yellow Bric k Road, a double album t ha t has s old                                                                                        Welcome to planet Coolsville, cats & kittens.
                                                          more t han 30-million c opies worldwide. Re-live t h is
                                                          golden era wit h voc als f rom J odie Dr y and Na t a lie                                                                                  “Seymour kept us laughing to the point of tears.
                                                          Ermer J ens en, Ma t t Mc Namee on drums and t he                                                                                          An exceptional raconteur!” WeekendPlus Magazine

   GOODBYE Y ELLOW B R I CK R OAD:                        mas t erf ul Rob Pippan on guit ar.                                      B UD DY D I A M O N D :                                            “Seymour is in complete control and has what it takes to
                                                                                                                                                                                                      ‘WOW’ an audience.” T h e A d e l a i d e A d vertis er
   A TRIBUTE TO THE SONGS OF ELTON                                                                                                 A N I GH T AT TH E STA R D UST
   J OHN F L A M I N G S A M B U C A S                                                                                             A N DY SE Y M O UR
   T he S howro om, The G C - Feb 25 at 6.00p m $35 (80m i ns)                                                                     Th e Sh owr oom , Th e G C - Feb 2 4 at 7 . 3 0 p m $ 3 5 (7 5 m in s)

                                                          The mus ic of Fleet wood Mac b y one of Adelaide’s                                                                                         In 1939, The Prince of Soul Mar vin Gaye was born in
                                                          mos t res pec t ed s es s ion and t ribut e bands . The sh ow                                                                              Washington DC. Twenty years later, he became one of
                                                          f oc us es on t he 1975-85 Nic k s /Buc k ingham/Mc V ie/                                                                                  the elite who shaped the sound of Motown in the ‘60s.
                                                          Fleet wood line-up and s ongs f rom t he Rumours ,                                                                                         His tumultuous life and legendar y music are brought
                                                          Fleet wood Mac , Tus k , and Mira ge albums . W it h n ot e-                                                                               to the stage in an intimate 60-minute show featuring
                                                          perf ec t rendit ions of c las s ic s ongs s uc h as Rhi an n on ,                                                                         multi-platinum selling artist Nathaniel Willemse.
                                                          Dreams and Lit t le Lies , t his is a mus t s ee f or a ll                                                                                 N a t h an iel t ak es u s t h r ou g h G a y e’s l i fe a nd m us i c
 MUSIC                                                    Fleet wood Mac f ans .                                                                                                         M US IC
                                                                                                                                                                                                     wit h h it af t er h it , r ev ealin g alon g the w a y the
                                                          Rumours has work ed wit h art is t s s uc h as Ka t e                                                                                      r ela t ion sh ip s t h a t sh a p ed t h e man a nd the s o ngs .
                                                          Ceberano, Swanee, Glenn Shorroc k , Rus s ell Mo r r is,                                                                                   N a t h an iel’s sou lf u l, soar in g v oc als e a rne d hi m a to p
                                                          Phil Emmanuel and more. Lead voc als Nanet t e Van                                                                                         6 f in ish on T h e X Fac t or A u st r alia a nd to p 5 s po ts f o r
                                                          Ruit en and Ian ‘ Poll y’ Polit is , lead guit ar Rob P ip p an ,                                                                          h is f ir st t wo sin g les, You an d Liv e L o ude r. I n 2 0 1 4
                                                          bas s Shaun Dunc an, drums Ma t t Mc Namee, gui t ar                                                                                       h e su p p or t ed G r amm y Awar d win n e r M a ri a h C a re y o n
                                                          Gar y Is aac s , k e yboards Rob Vorel.                                                                                                    h er n a t ion al t ou r.
                                                          Fea t uring t hree-part harmonies and g rea t a t t ent ion                                                                                From Sexual Healing to the soul classic Heard it
   T HE F L E E T W O O D M AC SH OW                      t o det ail, t his is as c los e t o t he real t hing t ha t y ou ’ ll   LET’S GET IT ON: THE SONGS OF                                     through the Grapevine, Nathaniel’s four-octave range
                                                          ever get .                                                                                                                                 will have audiences mesmerised.
   RUM OURS Presented by Rob Pippan Productions                                                                                    MARVIN GAYE NATHANIEL WILLEMSE
   The Showroom, The GC - Feb 18 at 6pm $35 (75 mins)                                                                              The Showroom, The GC - Feb 17 at 9.30pm $35/$27C/$30Grp (60mins)

                                                          Fringe f a vourit e t he Flaming Sambuc as ( wit h                                                                                         This un-missable acoustic experience debuts the all-
                                                          augment ed band) ret urn t o The GC wit h t heir                                                                                           star collaboration of Lindsay Field, Sam See and Glyn
                                                          na t ionall y ac c laimed ABBA Gold s how, perf ormi n g                                                                                   Mason. Down Under The Covers is a reimagining of
                                                          t he s ongs of t he Swedis h s uperg roup. This vis uall y                                                                                 the classic Australian songbook from artists including
                                                          exc it ing s how t ak es you on a journe y t hrough th e                                                                                   Midnight Oil, Paul Kelly, The Angels, Daddy Cool, AC/DC,
                                                          ABBA years of t he 1970s , wit h f a vourit es s uc h as                                                                                   INXS and more. Together, Field, See and Mason create
 MUSIC                                                    Wa t erloo, SO S, Danc ing Q ueen and The W inner Tak es                                                                       M US IC     an unforgettable experience with their superb vocals,
                                                          It All. This ent ert aining vis ual s how is pres ent ed in                                                                                knockout harmonies and sensational guitar.
                                                          an orig inal s t or y t elling wa y, and is guarant eed t o                                                                                The long-time friends have separately carved a great niche
                                                          t ouc h your emot ions and lea ve you wit h your s pir it s                                                                                in Australian music. Lindsay is acclaimed as John Farnham’s
                                                          uplif t ed. It ’s al wa ys a s ell-out , s o be quic k .                                                                                   backing singer but has also sung with Jimmy Barnes, Olivia
                                                                                                                                                                                                     Newton-John and Glenn Shorrock and starred in the original
                                                                                                                                                                                                     Australian production of Hair. Sam and Glyn, as The Pardoners,
                                                          “At times the quality of impersonation is so eerie that if you                                                                             have released two original albums and most recently toured
                                                                                                                                                                                                     with Brian Cadd and Glenn Shorrock’s Axiom reunion.
   ABBA GO LD                                             were to close your eyes during the performance, you’d be hard            F I E L D, SE E A N D M A SO N                                    Talent, originality, strong audience rapport and a healthy
                                                          pressed to distinguish this from the real thing.”
   F L AM ING SA M B U C A S                              Stage Whispers                                                           D OW N UN D E R TH E COVE R S                                     dash of humour will make this a memorable show.

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A TRUE LEGEND IN THREE OUTSTANDING SHOWS!
                                                                                                                                                              S o man y st ar s h a v e lef t u s in r ec en t y ear s b u t man y liv e on in Mov in ’ Melv in B r own . Melv in ’s pus hi ng hi s m i d-7 0 s
                                                                                                                                                              b u t c ar r ies on wit h all t h e en er g y of t h e R & B / r oc k ’ n ’ r oll/ sou l g en er a t ion h e r emain s a p ar t and he ro o f.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Ch an n elin g t h e la t e, g r ea t Ch u c k B e rr y, M e l vi n ha s
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         c r ea t ed a sh ow t h a t t r u l y mov es, e ve n b y hi s o w n
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         h ig h - oc t an e st an d ar d s. T h e r esu lt i s a n a m a z i ng m i x o f
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         c lassic son g s - S weet Lit t le S ix t ee n, M e m phi s , C ’ e s t
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         la V ie, J oh n n y B G ood e an d mor e - m i xe d w i th da nce
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           C ABARE T     r ou t in es of t h e k in d t h a t h a v e won B ro w n a fa i thful
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           US A          f ollowin g wor ld wid e.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Melv in sa y s: “Ch u c k B er r y c h an g ed m us i c f o r e ve r.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         I g r ew u p wit h h is sou n d s all ar ou nd m e , he m a de a
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         h u g e d if f er en c e t o m y lif e an d mill i o ns o f o the rs . ”
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         A n E d in b u r g h Fr in g e f a v ou r it e in 2 0 1 7 , thi s i s a s ho w
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         n ot t o miss.

                                                                                                                                                              M OVI N ’ M E LVI N B R OW N                                               Th e Sh owr oom , Th e G C - P review M a r 1 3 a t 9 . 0 0 p m
                                                                                                                                                              CH UCK B E R RY L I VE S!                                                  $ 3 2 ; Mar 1 4 , 1 5 at 9 . 0 0 p m $ 3 5 /C $ 3 4 / G r p $ 3 2 ; M a r
                                                                                                                                                              WITH THE ROCK’N’ROLL SHOWBAND                                              1 6 , 1 7 at 9 . 0 0 p m $ 3 9 /C$ 3 5 /G r p $ 3 4 ( 7 0 m i n s )

                                                                                                                                                                                                 M OVI N ’ M E LVI N B R OW N
                                                                                                                                                                                                 A M A N , A M AGI C, A M USI C - TH E STO RY CO N T I N U E S !
                                                                                                                                                                                                 “It’s a rare treat ... to have an all-round performer of Brown’s calibre and background
                                                                                                                                                                                                 is an opportunity that doesn’t come every day. Make the most of it.” The Age

     THE S OUL R H Y TH M S P EC TACU L AR                                             and ha ve rec ent l y won t he Blues News Bes t alb u m of
                                                                                                                                                                                                               “This show by Movin’ Melvin Brown is the perfect pick-me up!
                                                                                       t he year ( German y) and t he 2014 Fringeworld B est
     ADAM HA LL’ S DA N C E PA RT Y                                                    Mus ic al perf ormanc e ( WA) .
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Exceptional, sheer brilliance.” The S cotsman
     Adam Hall and the Velvet Playboys return to Adelaide                              This will be SO UL mus ic a t it s bes t . Book now f or a                                 C ABARE T
                                                                                       night of f un and danc ing.                                                                US A           “An absolute delight to watch... He was so popular that we have been inundated
     f o r a o n e - o f f ser i es o f sh ow s a t T h e G C f o r Adelaide
     F ri n g e 2 0 1 8 . C o m e an d h a v e a d an ce a t Adam Hall’s                                                                                                                         with requests for his return.” BBC Edinburgh
     D a n c e P a rt y !                                                              “One doesn’t realise the magical potential of Jazz until they’ve
     Famous for his velvet sound and incredible vocal range,                           heard the dynamic sound that is Adam Hall and the Velvet                                                  Movin’ Melvin Brown invites you on a musical journey through his fascinating life - five decades
     A d a m w il l p resen t th e w or ks of h i s co n tem poraries                  Playboys.” We st A u st r a lia n                                                                         of singing, tap-dancing, storytelling and laughing with the best. With sold-out houses, awards
     s u c h a s S t e v ie Won d e r, M a r v i n G a y e , M i ch ael                                                                                                                          and five-star reviews around the world, this show also explores black music history and 50s-90s
     J a c k s o n a n d Ja m es Br o w n , a s w e l l as o r i g inal
                                                                                       “Irresistable” Ge r d W ie b e n , B lu e No t e Ge r ma n y                                              American culture. Get ready to tap your feet with the last of the great Song and Dance Men.
     c o m p o s i ti o n s i n sp i r e d b y th e g r e a t so u l a r t is t s .
                                                                                       “Adam and members of the Velvet Playboys entertained the                                                  Th e Clu b r oom , Th e G C - P review Feb 2 0 at 7 . 0 0 p m $ 3 0 ; Feb 2 1 , M a r 7 , 8 , 9 ,
     T h e a m a z i n g r ep e r toi r e i n cl u d e s cl a ssi cs suc h as          crowd with an upbeat, crisp and energetic performance that
     S u p e rs iti o n , T h e w a y y o u m a ke m e fe e l , Le t ’s get it                                                                                                                   1 0 , 1 1 at 7 . 0 0 p m $ 3 5 /C$ 3 4 ; Ch eap Tu es Mar 6 at 7 . 0 0 p m $ 3 0 ( 9 0 m i n s )
                                                                                       had the crowd up on their feet, dancing up a storm and setting
     o n a n d m a n y m o r e h i ts th a t w i l l h a v e y o u danc ing in         a high bar to follow.” E p o c h Time s ( J a p a n e se )
     th e a is l e s .                                                                                                                                                                                                                   M OVI N ’ M E LVI N B R OWN : DA N C I N G
     T h e s o n g s w il l b e p r esen ted w i th th e b acki ng of one              “There is a young man in a silvery suit casual in the spotlight,
     o f A u s t ra l i a ’s fi n est b an d s, T h e Ve l v e t Pl a y boys . The     the hand in the pocket, the other holds a trumpet, from his                                                                                       W I TH TH E STA R - TA P I N TO H E A LT H !
     e n s e m b le w il l b e p r esen ti n g u n i q u e ar r a n g ement s          mouth sources sounds, as you once knew Louis Armstrong you                                                                                        An interactive Tap Dance and Workout Workshop, fun for all
     w ith a f u l l h or n se cti on an d b ackg r ou n d v o c als t o               will know Adam Hall.” No z.d e ( Ge r ma n )                                                                                                      ages and levels. Before you can think, he has you tappin’ away!
     a c c o m p a n y.                                                                                                                                                                                                    DAN C E       Melvin takes participants through a low-impact, high-energy
     A d a m H a l l a n d th e Vel v e t Pl a y b o y s ar e a m ult i-                                                                                                                                                   US A          fun workout, teaching how to tap to music and workout at the
     a w a rd - w i n n i n g o u tfi t fr o m Pe r th i n We ste r n Aus t ralia                                                                                                                                                        same time. Melvin says, “If you can walk, you can tap!”.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         “Watching Melvin tap is a joy to behold.” West Australian

     T he S how ro om, The G C - Mar 2, 9, 10 at 9. 15pm $33/C$20/Ch$15/Fam $70/Grp$25;                                                                                                                                                 “Light on his feet, Melvin’s upbeat persona delights his audience.”
     M a r 4 , 8 a t 9.15pm $28/C $18/C h$15/Fam$60/Grp$23 (60m i ns)                                                                  D I E SE SH O W I ST                                                                             Broadway Baby
                                                                                                                                          G R O SSARTI G

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With sold out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2016-
                                                                            17, Adelaide Fringe in 2017, Perth Fringe World
                                                                            in 2016-17 and other leading club venues across
                                                                            Australia, this evening of music by the great Johnny
                                                                            Cash is not to be missed.
                                                                            Monty Cotton’s incredible ability to imitate Johnny Cash
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                                                                            has helped him create this unforgettable greatest-hits
                                                                            tribute to the legendary artist, including classics such
                                                                            as Ring of Fire and I Walk the Line.
                                                                            Leaving a corporate accounting job in Sydney a few
                                                                            years ago, Monty set sail to pursue the life of a
                                                                            musician in WA. He’s since taken A Boy Named Cash all
                                                                            around Australia and the UK, performing in pubs, clubs,
                                                                            shopping centres, arts festivals, mine sites, corporate
     A B OY N A M E D CA SH :                                               functions, cruise ships, breakfast radio, morning
                                                                            television, and The Voice Australia.
     J O H N N Y CA SH E XPE R I E N CE                                     See it to believe it!
     M O N TY COTTO N
     Th e St u d io, Th e G C Feb 2 7 , 2 8 , Mar 1 , 2 at 7 . 0 0 p m $ 2 5 (6 0 m in s)

                                                                            S h owc asin g h is ex t r aor d in ar y v er s a ti l i ty a s a s i nge r
                                                                            an d p er f or mer, t h is b r an d n ew sh o w w i th M o nty
                                                                            Cot t on c eleb r a t es A u st r alian mu sic fro m l o ng a go to
                                                                            r ig h t n ow.
                                                                            Celeb r a t in g ou r own A u st r alian songbo o k, s e e the
                                                                            st ar of A B oy N amed Cash p er f or m i ng cl a s s i cs fro m
                                                              M US IC       B an jo P a t er son , S lim D u st y, Hu n t e rs a nd C o l l e cto rs ,
                                                                            IN X S , P owd er f in g er, r ig h t u p t o Va nce Jo y a nd m o re .
                                                                            E x p er ien c e t h is c r ac k in g t imelin e o f A us tra l i a n m us i c
                                                                            an d son g s t h a t h a v e sh a p ed ou r na ti o n’s m us i ca l
                                                                            h er it a g e. A n d d on ’ t b e su r p r ised if yo u e nd up o n
                                                                            st a g e!
                                                                            B est v alu e t ic k et in t h e Fr in g e!

     TH E F L A M I N G GA L A H :
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     M O N TY COTTO N
     The Studio, The GC - Feb 27, 28, Mar 1, 2 at 10.00pm $15 (50mins)

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MUSIC                                                                                                                                Don’t get taken
                                                                                                                                        for a ride.
                                                                                                                                                       Book a taxi.
   LORD OF THE STRINGS! RETURNS                                Matthew’s repertoire ranges from Classical to Metal,
                                                               Flamenco to Blues and Celtic Harp Music, and is
   MATTHEW FAGAN                                               performed on a unique 10-string guitar, ukulele, banjo
   The Lord of the Strings! returns after sold out shows,      and more. Lord of the Strings! is the ultimate music
   rave reviews and standing ovations at The GC in 2017        journey and is also packed with humour.
   and Edinburgh Fringe 2016. Renowned for his eclectic        Show highlights include the world premiere of Electric
   instruments, virtuosic performance and dry wit, Matthew     Guitar Orchestra (EGO) featuring Matthew performing
   Fagan has wowed fans in more than 120 countries. He’s       multiple guitar parts of contemporary Metal and
   toured with some of the world’s greatest stars, including   Classical masters and the hilarious Guitar Challenge,
   Billy Connolly, Original Buena Vista Social Club, Michael   where the audience designs a segment of the show with             Safe, trained, accredited and proudly South Australian. Serving
   Crawford and Shirley Bassey.                                guitar requests.                                                  Fringe patrons for 58 years.
   The Clubroom, The GC - Preview Feb 22 at 7.30pm $20; Feb 23, 24, 25 at 7.30pm, Feb 25 at 2.00pm
                                                                                                                                                                                               Proud members of the Taxi Council SA
   $ 2 5 / C $ 2 2 / C h $15/Fam$50/G rp$20 ( 70 mins)
                                                               “Matthew has the talent comparable to John Williams and
                                                               diversifies with improvisation like a true gypsy. ”
                                                               Melbourne Guitar Festival

                                                               “Internationally acclaimed performer Matthew Fagan is one of
                                                               our most engaging, versatile, fluent and imaginative musicians.
                                                               He’s a genre-hopping, finger-popping, multi-instrumentalist
                                                               sensation.” Australian Musician

    MUSIC                                                      “Matthew is the best artist I have toured with.” Billy Connolly

                                                               “The pony-tailed genius behind the guitar does things you
                                                               can barely believe. Matthew Fagan really is the Lord of the
                                                               Strings ... [He] takes you on a journey with his multitude of
                                                               guitars, horrendously corny dad jokes and absolute mastery
                                                               of his craft.” The Advertiser

   GYPS Y F I R E ELEC T R I C M ATT HEW                       Gypsy Fire, which was founded by Matthew in 1997,
                                                               is the group that pioneered Gypsy Jazz in Australia
   FAGAN A N D R O M A N A G EER MANS                          with fiery performances at the Port Fairy Folk Festival,
   Featuring amazing Czech violinist Romana Geermans           National Folk Festival, Wangaratta Jazz Festival,
   and Matthew Fagan on 10-string Spanish and electric         national touring and more.
   guitars, this is a captivating show of European Gypsy,      Romana Geermans, from the age of 15 toured with
   Gypsy Jazz, Tango, Bluegrass, Celtic and Flamenco.          the renowned Czechoslovak Chamber Orchestra for 7
   This will also be the world premier of Gypsy Fire           years. She has also toured extensively in Australia with
   Electric, in which Romana and Matthew perform their         orchestras, jazz, pop and country groups, and was in
   take on rock masters from Jimmy Hendrix, Queen and          the original line up of Gypsy Fire.
   Led Zeppelin to Deep Purple, The Beatles and even ABBA.     A t our de f orc e not t o be mis s ed!

18 The Clubroom, The GC - Mar 2, 3 at 7.30pm, Mar 4 at 2.00pm $33/C$28/Ch$15/Fam$65/Grp$25 (70mins)
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    AN (AL MO S T ) ACO U ST I C ‘ 60 S                                                     piano part s and demons t ra t es t ha t t he Bea t les wer e     CA R D N I N J A J AVI E R J A R Q UI N                                    T h is ed g e- of - sea t sh ow is n ot t o b e co nfus e d w i th
                                                                                            perha ps pla ying “unplug ged” long bef ore t he wor d                                                                                       t h e Car d N in ja a p p , wh ic h r ep lac es yo ur w a l l e t w i th
    T RIBUT E TO S I R PAU L M C C ART NEY                                                  was c oined in t he la t e ‘ 80s .                                War n in g : t h is sh ow c on t ain s n in jas, n ot ma g ic .            y ou r mob ile. You sh ou ld on l y u se t ha t to buy ti cke ts
                                                                                                                                                              Car d N in ja is an a war d - win n in g , r iot ou s d isp la y of
    T E RRY W H O ?                                                                         Lik e Sir Paul, Terr y W ho? alt erna t es f rom guit ar t o
                                                                                                                                                              c omed y an d c ar d st u n t s u sin g p la y in g c ar d s as n in ja
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         f or all y ou r f r ien d s t o see t h e r eal C a rd N i nj a . H e ’s
                                                                                            bas s t o piano t o perf orm a wide s elec t ion of t he                                                                                     ac e. A ll f iv e of t h em.
    Te rr y W h o ? ( Fi n al Tou ch / G e n XY Z/ D o -I t (UK) )                                                                                            wea p on s. Followin g h is jou r n e y f r om mild - man n er ed
                                                                                            Bea t les ’ repert oire and inc ludes t he s t or y behin d
    p e rf o rm s a trib u te to th e fa n tasti c w or ks of Sir Paul                                                                                        c ar d p la y er t o silen t assassin , Car d N in ja is a on e-                      “Flips the whole concept of card trick on its head.”
                                                                                            t he c ompos it ion of Yes t erda y, whic h lea ves you
    M c C a rtn e y ( B ea tl e, si n g e r / son g w r i te r, tr a i n ee bas s                                                                             man v ar iet y c omed y sh ow wit h u p b ea t h u mou r f or              The List (Edinburgh)
                                                                                            wondering why Sir Paul never s ued Bon J ovi.
    p la y e r, tra i n e e p i a n o p l a y e r, m u l ti -l i n g u al l yric is t and                                                                     an y on e wh o’s ev er b een a lit t le b it N in ja.
                                                                                            20+ s ongs over 50 minut es – one f or Bea t les ,                                                                                                       “Javier is as much a comedian as he is a ninja.”
    a l l - ro u n d l i v i n g l eg e n d ).                                                                                                                T h e sh ow is al wa y s c omed ic b u t it is J a v ier ’s a b ilit y     Young Perspective
                                                                                            Mc Cart ne y and pop f ans alik e.
    T h e s h o w c h ro n i cl es M cC ar tn e y ’s ti m e w i th t he mos t                                                                                 t o mak e c ar d s d o h is b id d in g t h a t win s y ou ov er
    in f l u e n t i a l p o p cu l tu r e b an d of a l l ti m e – the Bea t les .                                                                           c omp let el y, esp ec iall y as t h er e is n o sleig h t - of - h an d             “A rollicking, hilarious experience.”
    It h ig h l i g h ts g r e a t so n g s, th u m p i n g b ass l i nes , c lever                                                   WENN DU DIE                                                                                        The Edinburgh Reporter
                                                                                                                                     B E AT L E S N I C H T   or trickery involved in his increasingly impressive feats.
                                                                                                                                       M A G S T, WA S
                                                                                                                                        MAGST DU?
                                                                                                                                                              The Studio, The GC - Cheap Tues Mar 6 at 8.00pm $20; Cheap Tues Mar 13 at 10.00pm $25; Mar 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
   T he C e l l a r, T he G C - Mar 6, 7, 8 at 7.00pm $20/C$15/Ch$10/Fam $45/Grp$40 (50m i ns)                                                                at 8.00pm $30/C$25/Ch$25/Grp$25; Mar 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 at 10.00pm $30/C$25/Ch$25/Grp$25 (55mins)

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    MYTH: THE LIVES AND SONGS OF                                                            chanson. For her 2018 show Sylvia returns with stories            LEATHER LUNGS: SON OF A PREACHER                                           a world of amusement, pleasure and challenge.
                                                                                            and songs about more legendary ladies and maybe                                                                                              Within the burgeoning genre of alternative cabaret, this
    DIETRICH, PIAF, MONROE AND OTHER                                                        even a gent!                                                      WRITTEN/PERFORMED BY                                                       delightfully naughty show fuses good old-fashioned fun
    FEMALE LEGENDS! AN ENCORE!                                                              Add to that a healthy dose of witty anecdotes and                 JASON CHASLAND                                                             with the romp of vaudeville, and will leave you stunned,
                                                                                            shrewd observations from Brécko’s own life as a                                                                                              mesmerised, buckled with laughter and turning to your
    SYLVIA BRÉCKO                                                                           television presenter and cabaret star – not to mention
                                                                                                                                                              Presented by Geoffrey Bryan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         neighbour in shock.
    After a sell-out season at last year’s Fringe, Sylvia                                   some excellent frocks! – and you have a show that is a            Pray for hymn, or he’ll prey on you.                                       Jason Chasland has previously performed his self-
    Brécko, German TV host and cabaret star, returns to                                     Fringe must-see.                                                  This daring deviant crosses with religion, fist-fights with                written solo show, Impostar, in Hollywood, and been a
    Adelaide with her show about legendary ladies of stage                                                                                                    sexuality, and discos with dildos. Leather Lungs will                      vocalist for Adele and the Beckhams. This is a voice
    and screen!                                                                                       “Funny, talented, charming. Great mix of comedy         penetrate and titillate your unholy soul.                                  that must be heard.
    Myth began with Brécko’s life-long fascination with                                     and cabaret.” The Clothesline                                     A master of falsetto and stiletto, Leather Lungs’ vocal range
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         “Phenomenon.” GayNZ
    Marilyn Monroe. Songs made famous by Marlene                                                       “Sylvia’s stage presence is delightful – she is        spans four octaves – a rare phenomenon. He marries this
    Dietrich and Edith Piaf soon entered the repertoire, with                               charming, witty and engaging.” Adelaide Theatre Guide             with savage wit and outrageous innuendo to rouse you into                  “A voice to die for.” Express Magazine
    other voices of the golden age of Hollywood and French
                                                                                                                                                              Th e St u d io, Th e G C - Ch eap Tu es Mar 6 at 9 . 3 0 p m $ 2 2 ; Mar 7 , 8 , 9 , 1 0 at 9 . 3 0 p m $ 2 5 / C $ 2 3 /
20 T he L o unge, The G C - Mar 15, 16, 17, 18 at 8. 30pm $28/C$25/Ch$25/Grp$26 (70m i ns)                                                                    G r p $ 2 3 (6 0 m in s) 1 6 +
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M OM E N T U M ARTIST MAN AG EM ENT                                                                                             Moment um Art is t Mana gement UK proudl y pres ent s f our of t he H ot Ticket s of Frin g e 2 0 1 8 . A r e p r i se
                                                                                                                                                    of The Ka gools ’ 2017 s ell-out phys ical comedy hit Tut t i f or t hos e who couldn’t b u y s e a t s f o r l o v e

                    PRESENTS 4 HILARIOUS COMEDIES...                                                                                                o r m o n e y o r s i m p l y want t o f eel t he pleas ure all over a gain; and Adelaide Premi e r e s o f so l o sh o w s
                                                                                                                                                    b y Ka gools s t ars C laire Ford and Nicky Wilkins on and f ive-s t ar comic genius G a r y Tr o .

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     C L AIRE FO R D U N B OX ED                                                        raf f le winner, one half of mult i-a ward-winning               TH E K AGO O L S TUTTI                                                   Fest iv al 2 0 1 7 . A lso on e of U r b an L i s t’s To p 5
                                                                                        phys ic al c omedy ac t The Ka gools , and ex-c ardboar d                                                                                 In t er n a t ion al A c t s To S ee A t Melb o urne I nte rna ti o na l
     F e e l li k e y o u ’r e stu ck o u tsi d e th e b ox ? T h en how do             box s ales woman ( t rue) .                                      If y ou missed it last y ear, U K p h y sic al c omed y                  Comed y Fest iv al 2 0 1 6 .
     y o u t h i n k i n s i d e i t? T h r ou g h h ea r tfe l t stor y t elling,                                                                       sen sa t ion T h e K a g ools r et u r n t o A d elaid e wit h a
     c l o w n i n g a n d d ou b l e-w a l l e d ch i p b oa r d , Un boxed            “Brilliant, unique and boundary bending comedy.”                 limit ed r u n of t h eir mu lt i- a war d - win n in g sh ow,                          “See The Kagools now, before they make it big on
     p ro m i s e s m o r e i n sp i r e d an d l e a d i n g e d g e p hys ic alit y   TalkFringe                                                       T U T T I. T h is u n iq u e sh ow is sp on t an eou s an ar c h ic       TV.” The Advertiser, Adelaide
     a n d c o m e d ic g e n i u s fr o m a th r i l l i n g an d en ga g ing                                                                           f u n f or ev er y on e. Win n er B est Comed y S h ow Week l y,                        “Brimming with wit and imagination…surely
     p e rf o rm e r a t t h e to p of h e r g am e.                                    “Masterful physical theatre performer.”                          A d elaid e Fr in g e 2 0 1 7 , an d on e of t h e S y d n e y            one of the outright funniest pieces of the entire festival.”
     C l a ire is a n a ctr e ss, fi l m m aker, ch a r a cte r comedian,               BroadwayBaby                                                     Mor n in g Her ald ’s ‘ Mu st see’ A c t s a t S y d n e y Comed y        TV Bomb

     The Studio, The GC - Preview Feb 16 at 7.00pm $12; Feb 17, 18, 23, 24, 25 at 7.00pm $20/C$18/Grp$16;                                                The Studio, The GC - Cheap Tues Feb 20, 27 at 8.30pm $16; Feb 21, 22, 28, Mar 1 at 8.30pm $22/C$19/Ch$19/
     F e b 2 1 , 2 2 a t 7.00pm $18/C $16/G rp$15; Cheap Tues Feb 20 at 7. 00pm $15 (55m i ns)                                                           Fam$65/Grp$17; Feb 23, 24, 25, Mar 2, 3, 4 at 8.30pm $26/C$22/Ch$22/Fam$75/Grp$20 (55mins)

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     NICKY WILKINSON HAPPY                                                              2016 and 2017.                                                   GARY TRO-KE KARAOKE                                                                    “Made his full room roar with laughter.”
                                                                                        HAPPY celebrates all that is great in the world. Come
     UK rising comedy star, Nicky Wilkinson makes her                                   with your friends, your family, lovers and strangers.            UK stand-up Gary Tro (“Expect comedic genius” -                           Mumble
     Adelaide solo debut with her highly anticipated new                                It’s pure happiness! Plus, there are party games and             LondonCalling.com) makes his Adelaide debut with a
     show, HAPPY. A fun-packed hour of stand-up, pies and                                                                                                hilarious show about his longing to be able to sing, his                                  Three Weeks
                                                                                        prizes. And pies. Did we mention pies?
     party games from the founder of World Happy Crew.                                                                                                   inability to do so and how life would be easier if it were                             WhatsOnStage
     Nicky was a New Act of the Year and So You think You’re                            “Effortless likeability and excellent comic timing.”             just one long karaoke session. Come prepared to sing
     Funny Finalist in Edinburgh. She’s also one half of                                Chortle (UK)                                                     (and laugh) out loud!                                                                  Venue
     multi-award-winning comedy duo The Kagools, which                                  “Nicky hosts a brilliant hour of pure happiness.”
     enjoyed sell-out success at the Edinburgh Fringe in                                Noel Edmonds, Global Positivity Network                          Th e St u d io, Th e G C - Mar 1 4 , 1 5 at 8 . 3 0 p m $ 1 8 /C$ 1 6 /G r p $ 1 5 ; Mar 1 6 , 1 7 , 1 8 at 8 . 3 0 p m $ 2 0 / C $ 1 8 /
                                                                                                                                                         G r p $ 1 6 ; Ch eap Tu es Mar 1 3 at 8 . 3 0 p m $ 1 5 (5 5 m in s)
     T he L o unge, The G C - C heap Tues Feb 27 at 6. 00pm $15; Feb 28, M ar 1 at 6. 00pm $18/C$16/Grp$1 5 ;
     M a r 2 , 3 , 4 a t 6.00pm $20/C $18/G rp$16 (55 m i ns)
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   T HE GRE AT P R ET EN D ER                                                     and dis obedienc e, rebels a gains t t he purit anic a l                                                                                                                                                             MAGIC
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                                                                                  aut horit y of c las s ic al mus ic and embrac es an un r u l y,
   M AX RIEB L ( C O U N T ER -T EN O R)                                          alt erna t ive world of mus ic , whic h s eek s purit y an d
   A n a s to n is h i n g p er f o r m an ce b y a ce l eb r a te d c ount er-   t rut h over boundaries , judgement and aus t erit y.
   t e n o r re i m a g i n i n g an d u n i ti n g th e p ow e r of earl y pop   Ac c ompanied b y virt uos ic mus ic ians and unique,
   w i th t h e g e n iu s o f b a r o q u e . G ar l an d , Ba ch , Handel       elec t rif ying arrangement s t his s how unveils a
   a n d M o rris s e y co l l i d e an d th e r esu l t i sn ’t fus ion, it ’s   new s ound and c onc ept . A mus t -s ee, mus t -hear
   c h e m i s tr y.                                                              experienc e f or t hree night s onl y.
   T h e G re a t P reten d e r sh o w cases th e eth er e al voic e
   o f M a x R ie b l, w h o co m b i n e s h i s m a ste r y as a                “Breathtaking, a true artist.” Australian Stage
   b a ro q u e m u s ici a n w i th th e p u r e v o cal p o w e r and
                                                                                  “Luminous.” The Australian
   a u th e n t i c ity of a n em er g i n g p op ar ti st. Ri ebl wit t il y
   c o n f ro n ts h is i n n er b a ttl e b etw ee n ar ti sti c obedienc e      “Caressing roundness.” Sydney Morning Herald

   T he S tudi o, The G C - Feb 16, 17, 18 at 8. 30pm $29/C$22. 50/Ch$22. 50 (60m i ns)

                                                                                                                                                     STUN T M AGI CI A N                                                           T h e A u st r alian p r emier e of a sh ow tha t w a s the ta l k
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   of E d in b u r g h Fr in g e 2 0 1 7 . . .
                                                                                                                                                     DA N GE R DAVE R E UB E N S
                                                                                                                                                     Im ag in e an in d u st r ial st ap le-g u n h eld t ig h t t o               “Never a dull moment! Laughed the entire hour away!”
                                                                                                                                                     a m an ’s f ac e, a st ran g er ’s h an d on t h e t r ig g er
COMEDY                                                                                                                                               ready t o sq u eez e. Is it load ed ? Hold you r b reat h .
                                                                                                                                                     Close you r eyes. An d p ray f or Dan g er Dave.                              “Thoroughly enjoyed it - can’t wait to see what he comes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   up with next!”
                                                                                                                                                     Wit h sell- ou t sh ows a t t h e E d in b u r g h Fr in g e
                                                                                                                                                     (2 0 1 6 - 1 7 ), D an g er D a v e R eu b en s b r in g s h is c r ash
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   “Dangerous magic with a hint of slapstick. Good old
                                                                                                                                                     c ou r se in d ar ed ev il st u n t s, ja w- d r op p in g ma g ic
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   fashioned magic harking back to greats like Houdini and
                                                                                                                                                     an d b izar r e c omed y t o A d elaid e f or t h e f ir st t ime.            Tommy Cooper.”
                                                                                                                                                     You r ad r en alin e- f u elled h ost of f er s ed g e- of - sea t
                                                                                                                                                     p er il wit h an ep ic sou n d t r ac k . . . t h is is on e f or t h r ill
   AUDITIONS - THE CABARET                                                                                                                           seek er s an d ma g ic lov er s.                                              “An extrovert stunt magician – who did what it said not to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   do on the tin.”
   STACEY-LOUISE CAMILLERI AND                                                                                                                       T h is sh ow is a c u lmin a t ion of D an g er D a v e’s wor k
                                                                                                                                                     t o d a t e, alon g wit h n ew n ev er- seen - b ef or e d ar ed ev il
   STEPHEN MCMAHON                                                                                                                                   an t ic s, p r ov in g h ow a simp le c h ild h ood d r eam c an
   Tw o M e l b o u rn e au d i ti on p i a n i sts co m e to g e t her           We’ve all seen what happens when the actors are on                 b ec ome so mu c h mor e.
   t o s h a re s to ri e s o f th e b est, th e w or st an d the                 stage, now it’s time to throw open the doors to show               T h e sh ow’s b ig f in ale is as min d b lowin g as it is
   m o s t h il a ri o u s th ea tr e au d i ti on s th a t th e y ’v e           you what happens in the audition room.                             d an g er ou s. . . an d it ’s v er y d an g er ou s! J oin t h e q u est                                              DU W I R S T D E I N E N
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              AUGEN NICHT
   h a d t h e p l e a su r e of p l a y i n g p i an o f or. Wr i tten           A hilarious “how-to” and more importantly “how-not-                f or g lor y !                                                                                                            GLAUBEN!!!
   a n d p e rf o rm e d b y Stace y -L o u i se C a m i l l e r i and            to” guide for people with a passion for performing.
   S te p h e n M c M ah o n , th i s sh ow i s g r ea t f or an ybody            These two have been playing piano in audition rooms
   w h o l o v e s M u si c T h ea tr e or g i g g l i n g a t th e bad           all over Melbourne, and now it’s their turn to sing ou t .
   a u d i ti o n s o n X-F a cto r.                                                                                                                 Th e Clu b r oom , Th e G C - P reviews Feb 1 6 , 1 7 at 7 . 0 0 p m $ 1 3 ; Feb 1 8 , 2 1 , 2 2 , 2 3 , 2 4 , 2 5 , 2 8 ,
                                                                                                                                                     Mar 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 1 0 , 1 1 , 1 4 , 1 5 , 1 6 , 1 7 , 1 8 at 9 . 1 5 p m $ 2 6 /C$ 2 2 /G r p $ 2 2 ;
                                                                                                                                                     Ch eap Tu es Feb 2 0 , 2 7 , Mar 6 , 1 3 at 9 . 1 5 p m $ 1 6 (5 5 m in s)
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    BREAKING THE MAGICIANS’ CODE                                                    Code. Codes brok en during t he s how range f rom                   GI A N TO L O GY                                                      flying dentist to acid-tongued comedian will challenge
                                                                                    ‘ never reveal how a t ric k is done’ and ‘ never re c r ea t e                                                                           the way you think about life and what truly matters. So
    W IT H KA N E & A B EL                                                          your birt h t hrough es c a polog y’ t o ‘ never perf orm wh en     M I CH A E L SI D N E Y                                               put down your phones, and come and enjoy an evening
    AUST RALI A N P R EM I ER E                                                     people are ea t ing’ and ‘ never print 10, 000 T-s h ir t s t o     Can you really fit in when you’re 6’7” or 204cm above                 of rip-roaring comedy from the UK’s funniest (only) ex-
                                                                                    advert is e your s how’ . Kane & Abel are an in-deman d             ground? What if you go through life speaking your                     dentist on the world comedy circuit.
    B rita in ’s b a d b o y s of m a g i c h a v e fi n al l y l a n ded in
                                                                                    ac t direc t f rom London’s Wes t End via t he worl d ’s            mind in places you shouldn’t? This former dentist,
    A u s tra l i a . F o ll ow i n g a d ecad e of a b i d i n g b y t he
                                                                                    t op art s f es t ivals inc luding Glas t onbur y Fes t ival an d   turned comedic giant, is no stranger to putting his big
    M a g ic ia n s ’ C od e of C on d u ct p asse d d ow n to t hem b y
                                                                                    Edinburgh Fes t ival Fringe.                                        foot in things.
    t h e ir g ra n d fa t h e r, tw i n tr i ckste r s Ka n e & Abel dec ided
                                                                                                                                                        As part of a world tour, Michael Sidney bypasses the                               “Fall off your bar-stool funny!” says Barry from
    t o b re a k e v e r y si n g l e r u l e to se e h ow d i f fer ent t heir                                                                                                                                               some pub in London
                                                                                    “A superb mixture of humour, magic and audience participation       city named after him, and kicks off in Adelaide.
    li v e s w o u l d b e. I t tu r n s o u t b e i n g b a d fe e l s g rea t ,   - a thoroughly enjoyable experience.” EdFringe Review
    a n d K a n e & A b e l h a v e sp e n t th e p ast y e a r touring t he                                                                            His aim? To rip apart the status quo. If easily                                        “Uplifting” echoes Barry’s mate as he clambers
    U K w ith t h e ir a n a r ch i c sh ow Br ea ki n g th e Ma g ic ians ’        “Excellent entertainment.” Velvet Box Office
                                                                                                                                                        offended, don’t bother. Michael’s story from high-                    back onto his.

    T he L o unge, The G C - Feb 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, M ar 1, 2, 3, 4 at 7. 30pm                                                         The Cellar, The GC - Feb 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, Mar 1, 2, 3, 4 at 7.30pm $23/C$19/Grp$19;
    $ 2 7 / C $ 2 4 / C h $15/Fam$68/G rp$24; C heap Tues Feb 20, 27 at 7. 30pm $15 (60m i ns)                                                          Cheap Tues Feb 20, 27 at 7.30pm $17 (55mins) 15+

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    KOSHER BACON MICHAEL SHAFAR                                                     selling out his debut season at the Melbourne                       WELCOME TO THE FAMILY                                                 hide any alcohol before Aunt Grace arrives or there’ll
                                                                                    International Comedy Festival and touring internationally.                                                                                be another episode with the police. Then there are the
    After sold-out shows around the country, one of                                 Kosher Bacon is a show about things that make no                    ELISA CRISTALLO                                                       newspaper articles Uncle Leo gave her last week that
    Australia’s fastest rising comedians Michael Shafar debuts                      sense, like marriage, God and bar-mitzvah DJs.                                                                                            he’ll want to know she’s read.
                                                                                                                                                        A mix of stand-up comedy and theatre, the show
    at the Fringe! He’s been seen on SBS’s RAW Comedy, the                                                                                                                                                                    Marie is more than a little flustered, which is a shame
                                                                                                                                                        brings to life the eccentric characters of an Italian
    Laugh Factory’s Funniest Person in the World Competition                                      “Jokes that set the room on fire with laughter.”                                                                            because she really needs to talk to everyone: there’s a
                                                                                                                                                        family. The protagonist, Marie, walks a fine line,
    and Channel 44’s The Leak. You’ve also heard him on                             The Australia Times
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              secret she’s kept from her family and he isn’t exactly
                                                                                                                                                        keeping her traditional family happy while still making
    ABC Radio’s Comedy Bites and Triple J’s Good Az Friday.                                                                                                                                                                   a Roman Catholic secret!
                                                                                                  “Still laughing a day later.” The Plus Ones           her own decisions in her career and relationships.
    He’s also a writer for The Project and creator of satirical                                                                                                                                                               Welcome to the Family comes to Adelaide Fringe
                                                                                                                                                        Marie’s family drops in when they can, and seeing
    webpage and web series Round Squares.                                                      “His stand-up is clever, informed, witty and well-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Festival after great success in Sydney and Newcastle
                                                                                    crafted.” Beat Magazine
                                                                                                                                                        they’re all retired that’s quite often. And if the
    Since leaving a career in law for comedy, Michael                                                                                                                                                                         Fringe Festivals. It’s warm and hearty – just like
                                                                                                                                                        apartment isn’t cleaner than a hospital Nonna will
    has made a name for himself in Australian comedy,                                          “Fast-paced, intelligent comedy.”                                                                                              Nonna’s cannoli.
                                                                                                                                                        spot the dust in an instant. She knows she has to
    reaching the RAW Comedy National Final in 2016,                                 Australian Jewish News
                                                                                                                                    DIE
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    RICHARD S T U B B S                                                                                                         GUI LT F R E E CO M E DY R OA D SH OW !                                     g en r es, n o t wo p er f or man c es will be the s a m e !
    IN F UL L FLI G H T                                                                                                         Far North Queensland is known for many things…
                                                                                                                                                                                                            “Guilt Free Comedy brings a cracker show every night.”
    One of Australia’s longest standing-up stand-ups and      His list of TV credits reads like a TV guide: Out There,          coral reefs, rainforests and, of course, sunshine. Now
                                                                                                                                                                                                            AL Del Bene
    media stars confesses: “I’ve got too much time on my      While You’re Down There, The Big Gig, Elton John’s                stand-up comedy can be added to that list!
    hands.’’ Which might be why he has become such an         Store, Prime Time, Hey Hey It’s Saturday, The Australian          FNQ has one of the brightest up and coming comedy                           “The best comedians North Queensland has to offer.”
    incisive and hilarious observer of everyday life and      Music Awards and as regular host of 120 Tonight Live              scenes in the countr y and now the Guilt Free Comedy                        Mitch Garling
    many of its less savoury aspects: bitey spiders and bin   shows aired nationally on 7.                                      club is rolling into the city of churches on the back of
    nights, old coot neighbours and shopping malls.           Get airborne with Richard in this run(a)way Fringe treat.         sold-out east coast shows and festival appearances.                         “If I go to Cairns I go to Guilt Free Comedy, no questions
                                                                                                                                Each performance will showcase a riot of comedic                            asked, my favourite f#&king place in the entire world.”
    Richard Stubbs has performed in every comedy room
                                                                                                                                talent featuring Clare Morgan, Richo, Shad Wicka,                           Bert Kreischer, The Machine
    imaginable including those in Montreal, Los Angeles,
    London and New York. He recently completed sell-out                                                D I E SE R KE R L I ST
                                                                                                                                Caleb Day, Lachlan Gordon and Peter James.
    seasons at Melbourne International Comedy Festivals.                                                       NU TS!           Wit h six c omed ian s of f er in g d iv er se ma t er ial an d

                                                                                                                                The Cellar, The GC - Feb 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 at 9.00pm $25/C$20; Cheap Tues Feb 20 at 9.00pm $20
    T he C e l l a r, T he G C - Mar 9, 10, 11 at 7.30 pm $28/C$25/Gr$25 (60m i ns) 18+                                         (60mins)

THEATRE                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             MAGIC

    POW E R LI N ES W O R D S AT W O RK                       has a powerful tale that will delight, amaze, entertain,          CO SM O TH E CL OW N CO M E DY                                             Armed only with his magical hat, magician’s box of
                                                              enlighten and energise. For remember always, a word                                                                                          tricks and a performer’s quick wit, Cosmo encourages
    OL D J AC K , TH E AU S S I E G LEEMAN                    in the head is worth two in the book. Or, as Sir Lancelot
                                                                                                                                M AGI C SH OW J O E L SPE N CE                                             participation and laughter from all.
    Presented by John R Sabine                                might have said: “I’ve never lost in contest or game,             Leading The GC’s 2018 foray into shows for kids                            Be enchanted by his charismatic personality and join in
                                                              I’m simply the best by far. When words are tossed, ‘tis           and families is a performer who has delighted Fringe                       the antics of a fun-filled show.
    Join Old Jack, the Aussie Gleeman for your renewable
                                                              always the same, one verse and au revoir.”                        audiences over the years in both Adelaide and
    energy: high voltage, low emission, clean and efficient                                                                                                                                                 “Seasoned Fringe performer Cosmo The Clown pulls all
                                                                                                                                Melbourne.
    with ample storage and no blackouts (we all hope).        “Adelaide’s ageless poet regales us with tales reminding us                                                                                   the old tricks out of the bag and will have you shouting for
                                                                                                                                Cosmo The Clown Presents A Bit of Fun and Magic.
    Explore the right word for the occasion. Discover new     that wine improves with age. There’s many a good yarn played                                                                                  more.” SALIFE magazine
                                                                                                                                Roll up, roll up and let Cosmo entertain you with
    meaning to ‘the tyranny of words’, ‘a play on words’,     on this old fiddle.” The Sunday Mail                              magic, comedy, music and dance. After many years                            “Cosmo the Clown kicked off The Comedy Magic Show
    your ‘favourite four-letter word’ and even ‘the saddest
                                                                                                                                of busking and hosting kids parties, Cosmo has                              with some OTT slapstick that had the kids laughing
    word’. If ‘Mum’s the word’ what about Dad? Think ‘word    “In a Fringe where fresh is the oddity, John Sabine proves the    perfected the art of pure, light-hearted entertainment.                     immediately.” GlamAdelaide
    of mouth’ or ‘word perfect’, ‘crosswords’, ‘in other      old can be new – a 2017 Fringe treat.” Kryztoff RAW
    words’ and ‘the last word’. For all of these, Old Jack
                                                                                                                                Th e L ou n g e, Th e G C - Feb 1 7 , 1 8 , 2 4 , 2 5 , Mar 3 , 4 , 1 0 , 1 1 , 1 7 , 1 8 at 2 . 3 0 p m $ 1 5 /C$ 1 0 / C h $ 1 0 / F a m $ 5 0 /
                                                                                                                                G r p $ 1 2 (5 0 m in s)
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J oin t his pot ent iall y lif es a ving one-dog live
                                                            perf ormanc e wit h beloved c art oonis t Firs t Dog on t h e
                                                            Moon. This Walk le y-a ward-winning Na t ional Treasu r e,
                                                            whos e polit ic al s a t ire f ea t ures in t he Guardian, will
                                                            prepare you f or t he looming c olla ps e of c ivilis a t ion
                                                            and t he demis e of ever yt hing you ever c ared a b ou t .
COMEDY                                                      W ill it s t ill be ok a y t o walk around in your unde r p an t s
                                                            when Arma geddon arrives ? Do you k now where y ou r
                                                            t ac t ic al s pork is ? W ha t c an you do wit h a radioac t iv e
                                                            c a t ? Firs t Dog will ans wer all t hes e ques t ions an d
                                                            more.
                                                            If you’re worried about the earth becoming a dystopian
                                                            hellscape, this delightful evening of song and dance is
                                                            for you. You’ll even learn how to transform an everyday
    S URVIV IN G T H E A P O C A LY P S E                   shipping container into a simple DIY underground
                                                            nuclear bunker. Fun for all the family.
    W IT H F IR S T D O G O N TH E M OON
                                                            “I dig First Dog on the Moon.” Matt Groening

    T he S tudi o, The G C - Mar 14, 15, 16, 17 at 6. 30pm $30/C$24/Ch$18 (70m i ns) PG

                                                            Created for 4-8 year olds, Bingo Jack’s Big Book
                                                            Magic Show introduces audiences to Bingo Jack’s
                                                            librar y, where each book has a magical stor y. You will
                                                            see the magic of friendship, magical problem solving
                                                            and Wordsworth the puppet puppy, learn about playing
                                                            fairly, see what happens when you eat the wrong
 MAGIC                                                      foods, meet Stanley the genie and much, much more.
                                                            A feast of magic, audience participation, music,
                                                            puppetr y, a little poetr y (who doesn’t love a limerick)
                                                            and, of course, lots of fun and funny business with
                                                            wands, balloons and hats that will have your children
                                                            laughing from start to finish.
                                                            “Thoroughly entertaining, engaging, interactive, age-
                                                            appropriate and most importantly, it was a load of fun.”
    BINGO J ACK ’ S                                         Jandowae Kindergarten

    BIG BOOK M AG I C SH OW                                 “Love how he does his magic with the kids. Great show!”
                                                            Bland Shire Council Children’s Services Unit

    T he L o unge, The G C - Feb 24, 25, Mar 10, 11, 17, 18 at 1. 00pm $12/Ch$12/Fam $38/Grp$10 (45m i n s)

                                                           Af t er an ac c laimed s ell-out in Fringe 2017 wit h t h e
                                                           premiere of Ma g ic on t he Edge, f our of Adelaide ’s
                                                           mos t impres s ive ma g ic ians will t ak e you on anot h er
                                                           ma g ic al, mind-bog gling, f un-f illed, edge of your sea t ,
                                                           c an’ t af f ord t o look a wa y s pec t ac le. This is Ma g ic on
                                                           t he Edge, part t wo!
 MAGIC                                                     Four g rea t minds t ak e eac h ot her and t he audien c e
                                                           t o t he edge of c redibilit y and dis belief . Fea t urin g
                                                           f a vourit e ma g ic ians f rom 2017 wit h s ome new
                                                           hands who t hink t he y ha ve s omet hing unbea t a b le
                                                           up t heir s leeves . Come along t o be ent ert ained, an d
                                                           join in t he f un as we dis c over t he m ys t er y of m a g ic
                                                           t oget her.

    MAGIC ON THE EDGE THE MYSTERY
    OF MAGIC Presented by Magicians of Adelaide

30 T he L o unge, The G C - Mar 9, 10, 11, 16, 1 7, 18 at 7. 00pm $20/Fam $70/Grp$17. 50 (50 m i ns)
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