2021 PROGRAM 26 - 28 February 2021 - Rural City of Murray Bridge
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2021 PROGRAM
Artist: Crash Test Dummies Photo: Penny Heighes
26 - 28 February 2021Visual Arts | FREE Family | $15 at FringeTix
Safe Space Amazing Drumming Monkeys
Safe Space is a major touring exhibition of contemporary The Amazing Drumming Monkeys have been wowing
sculpture, showcasing the works of 12 acclaimed audiences around Australia and internationally for the
Australian artists: Abdul-Rahman Abdullah, Alex Seton, past 17 years.
Claire Healy & Sean Cordeiro, David Cross, Franz
Although the show is for little kids, it has something
Ehmann, Karla Dickens, Keg de Souza, Michelle Nikou,
for everyone. Cute & funny monkeys for kids, hilarious
Rosie Miller, Tim Sterling and Will French. Featuring a
comedy for adults, funky live drumming for all ages,
diversity of sculptural materials, techniques and scales,
and a message for the world. Kids and parents will
Safe Space explores different notions of space – abstract
be laughing, dancing and drumming together!
or real, physical, psychological, political and social – to
It’s a fantastic show.
spark the viewer’s curiosity. Many of the works take as
their point of departure the human body: its dimensions, ★★★★1/2 “Top Banana!” Adelaide Advertiser.
the spaces it occupies, the narratives that contain it and
the theatre or spectacle that unfolds around it. “The Next Wiggles” NT News.
Image: Rosie Miller, Paper Town time-based installation for
Tinkering Tank, (detail), 2018, time-lapse digital animation on flat
screen, duration 4 min 18 sec. Photograph by Lily Castleman. “The Hall”
Image courtesy of the artist. Murray Bridge Town Hall
Friday 26th February at 4:30pm
Murray Bridge Regional Gallery
6 Feb – 14 March
Usual hours:
Tue-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 11am-4pm
Open late
Saturday 27 February until 9pmMusic | $25 at FringeTix Family | $20 at FringeTix
Helpless - The Songs of Neil Young Disney Delights
HELPLESS will be returning to the Adelaide Fringe Be taken on a magical, musical journey through
Festival with their much-loved tribute to the songs the biggest and best Disney songs, from ‘Mary Poppins’
of Neil Young. to ‘Frozen’!
The band pays homage to some of Neil Young’s most Relive all your favourite enchanting songs performed
celebrated songs. Expect arrangements that hold true by Benjamin Maio Mackay (Great Detectives) and Laura
to the original works: four part harmonies, banjos, wailing Desmond (socially [un]acceptable) in this family friendly
guitars, harmonicas - no mimicry, just genuine passion affair. Returning to the Fringe after a sell-out 2020
for timeless music. season, 4 shows only!
Here’s what some of our fans think:
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“Great night. Closest thing to hearing Neil live. Great big Murray Bridge Town Hall
guitar sounds and the whole band rocking out as well as Saturday 27th February at 11am
harmonies and even the banjo! Highly recommended.
Well done Helpless.”
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Murray Bridge Town Hall
Friday 26th February at 8:00pmMusic | $23 at FringeTix
Comedy | $32 at FringeTix
First Nations Voices
Join Glenn Skuthorpe, Russell Smith & special guests,
Australia’s sought after First Nation musicians for a
musical experience that transcends time and showcases
a chronicle of life and culture. It’s a fire circle, fueling
the mosaic of our sacred land and bringing it home.
Blending bold and powerful stories that will ring on
for generations to come.
Kevin Kropenyeri Goes Talkabout
Artists come together for an unforgettable act,
an infusion of nomadic soul, wide open plains, Kev is a proud Ngarrindjeri man. He has experienced
colourful urban street blues and traditional rock. challenges, failures and successes. In this heartwarmingly
humble and hilarious hour, one of Australia’s premier
Experience First Nation artists speaking and performing
comedians opens up about his colourful and checkered
a concert-in-the-rounds, where you can identify with
past, brings his own truth, and his comedy A-game!
cultural stories shared through their generations both
past and present. Accompanied by their highly regarded With his high energy, sharp, charming, silly and measured
backing band creating a conversation, a concert and a onstage antics, Kev mixes keen observational stand-up
lasting experience. with joyfully ridiculous physical comedy.
One of Australia’s premier comedians, “It is impossible not
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to chuckle and feel embraced by his mischievous, joyous
Murray Bridge Town Hall
storytelling” Ed Fest Mag.
Saturday 27th February at 1:30pm
“’You’re in for a deadly show’ Kropinyeri promises.
And you know what, he’s not wrong...” Broadway World.
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Murray Bridge Town Hall
Saturday 27th February at 3:30pmStreet Theatre | FREE Interactive | $23 at FringeTix
Fringe on Sixth Werewolves (in the Attic)
A showcase of street theatre with hand picked Night falls and the innocent villagers are murdered
performers from the Adelaide Fringe with a mix of in their sleep. By day, the villagers try to pick off the
Murray Bridge local talent. Sixth Street will be bustling! werewolves. A game of accusation, bluffing and
assassination. “This is brilliant!”
Please note that due to COVID 19 this venue only has a
capacity of 1000 people. So please arrive early to avoid ★★★★★ “Superb storytelling” The Curtain Up Show.
disappointment ★★★★★ “Brilliant interactive show!” VoiceMag.
Sixth Street, Murray Bridge ★★★★ “A cult hit” What’s On In Adelaide.
Saturday 27th February 5:30pm to 9pm ★★★★ Broadway World
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Murray Bridge Town Hall
Saturday 27th February at 6:30 pm & 830pm
Music | $23 at FringeTix
Get Back; A night of the Beatles.
The best-selling show from Murray Bridge Fringe 2020
gets back! Jojo was a man who thought he was a loner.
Don’t be like Jojo - grab some friends and come see the
finest local musicians cover history’s greatest band.
In other words, get back to where you once belonged.
Get back, Loretta.
The Cabaret Collective is a collection of some of the
Murraylands’ finest musical talents who get together
from time to time to make beautiful music for you.
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Murray Bridge Town Hall
Saturday 27th of February 8:30pmMusic | FREE Family | $19 at FringeTix
Sunday Sessions featuring Chasing Lights
Murray Bridge locals Chasing Lights, who have recently
released their debut album My Tired Confessions will be
performing live at the beautiful Murray Bridge Library.
A Sunday session perfect for a chilled afternoon of
acoustic music.
Murray Bridge Library
Sunday 28th February at 2pm
Big Tops and Tiny Tots Circus Show
After a SOLD OUT season at Edinburgh Fringe, this silly
circus adventure is back with non-stop giggles for kids
Music | $39.99 at FringeTix aged 3-7! With unicyling, hula hooping, plate spinning
and plenty of (safe) help from the audience, kids will be
somersaulting out the door with excitement, ready to
set off on their very own circus adventure!
★★★★1/2 “This is the best show” The Advertiser.
Walking the tightrope between Education and
Entertainment, Big Tops is a silly circus show with a
healthy eating message. Loved by preschools & primary
schools right around Australia, this show combines
amazing circus stunts with early years learning.
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The great british pub singalong Murray Bridge Town Hall
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Murray Bridge Town Hall
Sunday 28th February at 3:30pmCabaret | $28 at FringeTix
Frolic and Follies
A contemporary twist on the phenomenon of the
“Ziegfeld Follies”, serving up spectacular acts of dance,
cabaret, comedy and more. A visual feast of colour and
parades of girls bringing together a celebration of the
female body, dripping in sequins and feathers with some
serious sass to match. A night of huge hits and high
kicks not to be missed!
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Murray Bridge Town Hall
Sunday 28th February at 6pm
For more info check out the Adelaide Fringe guide
adelaidefringe.com.au2021 PERFORMANCE VENUES
Murray Bridge Town Hall The Murray Bridge Regional Gallery
17 Bridge Street, Murray Bridge 27 Sixth Street, Murray Bridge
The Murray Bridge Town Hall, an impressive historic The Murray Bridge Regional Gallery presents a
building in the heart of town, is the preferred venue for changing program of contemporary art projects, from
many performers due to its state of the art facilities, local artists to nationally significant touring exhibitions,
and an appreciative local audience that supports as well as a beautiful gift shop that features diverse
broadening cultural development and entertainment contemporary craft and artworks made by leading
experiences in the town. Australian makers.
Murray Bridge Library Sixth Street, Murray Bridge
South Terrace, Murray Bridge Sixth Street is Murray Bridge’s centre of arts and
culture. With both the Gallery and Town Hall located
here it is the perfect place to present street theatre.
Murray Bridge Fringe Purpose:
is a collaboration The Murray Bridge Fringe is a celebration
of the arts that will;
between the Rural Engage the local population of the
City of Murray Bridge, Rural City of Murray Bridge and the
Murraylands region
the Adelaide Fringe Provide opportunity for local
artists and creators
Festival, the Murray Encourage and facilitate professional
artists and creators to perform/curate
Bridge Hotel and Jolly in Murray Bridge
Embrace acceptance and diversity
Productions. Contribute to the overall events strategy
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