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Why I Stuck A Flare Up My Ar** For England

It's the EURO 2020 Final at Wembley and Billy's gone viral for sticking a flare up his Ar**! Why I Stuck A Flare Up My Ar** For England is a blisteringly funny new play about football, flares and mateship that comes to Adelaide after a sell-out, five-star Edinburgh run. Billy and his best pal Adam are die-hard football fans. It's their escape, their religion and their life. But when they encounter a new group of mates, they take their support one step further. " ★★★★★ "Alex Hill is Outstanding... Funny Charming and surprisingly heartfelt all at once" Spy In the Stalls ★★★★★ "The writing is splendid... A gem of a play" Broadway Baby ★★★★★ "Boozy, ballsy, brilliantly executed Entertainment Now ★★★★★ ‘As beautiful as it is thought-provoking.’ Corr Blimey ★★★★★ West End BF ★★★★ The Scotsman  

Location Holden Street Theatres

subvenue The Studio

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Shellshocked - An Explosive New Play

From the creative team behind the five-star, multi-award winning plays Jesus, Jane Mother and Me, and Heroin(e) for Breakfast. The horrors of war have broken young Wesley, but could the madness he encounters beyond it save or destroy a soldier's shellshocked mind? A powerful new play from multi award-winning playwright Philip Stokes, recognised by the British Library as a culturally important playwright of the 21st century, and Olivier, Tony and Emmy award-winning producer Richard Jordan. Starring Jack Stokes (Winner, Adelaide Critics Circle Award 2023) and Lee Bainbridge – Heroin(e) For Breakfast: ★★★★★(Sunday Telegraph). ★★★★★ "The whole show is nothing less than a triumph." FringeReviewUK ★★★★★ "Stunning and Compelling" TheatreWeeklyUK ★★★★★ "enthralling to watch" EverythingTheatreUK

Location Holden Street Theatres

subvenue The Arch

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Media, Awards, Latecomers permitted within first 10min

It is I, Seagull

Comedy writer and opera singer Lucy Mellors has had enough. Enough of groveling to all-powerful male directors.Enough of being judged for eating a biscuit.Enough of singing by the bras at the back of Marks and Spencer.Enough of sacrificing her mental health in pursuit of a dream. Intertwining Lucy’s experiences as an award-winning opera singer with the stories of Valentina Tereshkova (the first woman in space) and Valentina Ponomaryova (almost the first woman in space). 'It is I, Seagull' is a hilarious celebration of self-esteem, joy, failure, opera and space travel. Fusing opera and comedy, Lucy exposes current and historical sexism to explore what it takes to achieve something extraordinary, and... is it worth it?

Location Holden Street Theatres

subvenue The Studio

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Media, Awards, Latecomers permitted within first 10min, Relaxed Performance, Family Friendly, Tactile Tours

Swedish Death Cleaning vs. EVERYTHING (the shed.)

The shed is full; I'm clearing it out; The shed will never be empty. my mum was the best; my mum was the worst.   A modern gothic tale of grief, tendernes, and myth-making after loss. Delia Olam is an award-winning cabaret performer, musician and theatre maker returning here with another orignial tour-de-force solo show that is bound to thrill your ears, warm your heart and move you (as always) to tears. 

Location Holden Street Theatres

subvenue Judy's at HST

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Media, Awards, Latecomers permitted within first 10min

The Platypus by Francis Greenslade

Multiple genres, two actors, one black comedy. The platypus is a strange creature, composed of odds and ends. A curiosity. A bit wrong somehow. Just like this play.   A play about Richard, Jessica and the end of their relationship. Written and directed by Francis Greenslade (Shaun Micallef’s Mad as Hell, Winners and Losers) and performed by John Leary (The Good Place, Upper Middle Bogan) and Rebecca Bower (Offspring, Wentworth), The Platypus is a genre-busting delight – an outrageously clever, wildly entertaining play about theatre, relationships and the roles we all play. "This bold mix of genres delivers a witty, delightful, entertaining evening. Bower and Leary are wonderful." Stage Whispers "Skilfully balances drama and comedy…masterfully handled by (its) seasoned performers" ArtsHub

Location Holden Street Theatres

subvenue The Arch

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Romeo and Juliet in 15 minutes

Following the success of the hilariously burlesqued, alfresco HAMLET IN FIFTEEN MINUTES, “Romeo. Romeo, wherefore fart thou…..” See Shakespeare’s immortal star-crossed lovers in our sylvan sunken garden and “prick love for pricking” - so to speak. A full cast performs the entire play in fifteen minutes with a one-minute encore. Devised, directed and narrated by Peter Goers.

Location Holden Street Theatres

subvenue The Barbara Hardy Garden

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The Christian Brothers

Ron Blair’s great Australian play, 'THE CHRISTIAN BROTHERS', is the life in a day of a teaching Christian Brother in the 1950s. It’s a funny, heartbreaking, challenging, loving and searingly honest portrayal of a teacher and his faith. It’s a nostalgic vision of a system of teaching which once served Australians. It provides a bravura role for actor Robert Cusenza, directed by Peter Goers.

Location Holden Street Theatres

subvenue The Arch

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PETER GOERS - IF AFFECTED DO NOT DRIVE OR OPERATE HEAVY MACHINERY

The strangely celebrated Peter Goers presents his tenth annual Holden Street Theatres Fringe show. As ever, a nice show, particularly for old people. Stories, gags, special guests, irreverence, nostalgia, ham, the odd poignant bit and all new material except for…… 

Location Holden Street Theatres

subvenue The Arch

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Media, Awards, Family Friendly, Suitable for ESL Audiences

Her Story - of the Blues

Returning the spotlight to the points of origin, Mari-Trees embarks upon a sonic mission to restore recognition. Presenting music of the trailblazing women who pioneered the blues, conceived rock & pop, and were then - promptly forgotten! Music from the Mississippi Delta - to the clubs of Harlem - to your local Petrol Station. Enraged by erasure and colonial continuity, this one-woman-warrior determines to dismantle the shelves of history, revealing the genesis of rock music in the legacy of these early blues women. Featuring Mari-Trees on all instruments. Tap, clap, hum & sing along! --- For Meal & Show tickets at Diverse-City, please contact 0432 167 170 or events@diverse-city.com.au to pre-order your meal and inform of any dietary requirements. Please view menu here. Pre-ordered meals served between 6-7, show begins 7pm. Additional food & drink available from the bar from 6PM till late. Venue open late.

Location Holden Street Theatres

subvenue The Studio

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Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf by Edward Albee

Presented by Holden Street Theatres Inc. Directed by Peter Goers Featuring Martha Lott, Brant Eustice and Chris Asimos Martha: Truth or illusion, George; you don't know the difference. George: No, but we must carry on as though we did. Martha: Amen. Featuring some of South Australia’s finest in the scorching classic tale of reality and illusion. First staged in October 1962 and famously adored by the film adaptation released in 1966, written by Ernest Lehman, directed by Mike Nichols, and starring Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor, George Segal, and Sandy Dennis . It examines the complexities of the marriage of middle-aged couple Martha and George. Late one evening, after a university faculty party, they receive unwitting younger couple Nick and Honey as guests and draw them into their bitter and frustrated relationship. Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? won both the 1963 Tony Award for Best Play and the 1962–1963 New York Drama Critics' Circle Award for Best Play. By Arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical On Behalf of Samuel French A Concord Theatricals Company

Location Holden Street Theatres

subvenue The Studio

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Why I Stuck A Flare Up My Ar** For England

It's the EURO 2020 Final at Wembley and Billy's gone viral for sticking a flare up his Ar**! Why I Stuck A Flare Up My Ar** For England is a blisteringly funny new play about football, flares and mateship that comes to Adelaide after a sell-out, five-star Edinburgh run. Billy and his best pal Adam are die-hard football fans. It's their escape, their religion and their life. But when they encounter a new group of mates, they take their support one step further. " ★★★★★ "Alex Hill is Outstanding... Funny Charming and surprisingly heartfelt all at once" Spy In the Stalls ★★★★★ "The writing is splendid... A gem of a play" Broadway Baby ★★★★★ "Boozy, ballsy, brilliantly executed Entertainment Now ★★★★★ ‘As beautiful as it is thought-provoking.’ Corr Blimey ★★★★★ West End BF ★★★★ The Scotsman  

Location Holden Street Theatres

subvenue The Studio

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Shellshocked - An Explosive New Play

From the creative team behind the five-star, multi-award winning plays Jesus, Jane Mother and Me, and Heroin(e) for Breakfast. The horrors of war have broken young Wesley, but could the madness he encounters beyond it save or destroy a soldier's shellshocked mind? A powerful new play from multi award-winning playwright Philip Stokes, recognised by the British Library as a culturally important playwright of the 21st century, and Olivier, Tony and Emmy award-winning producer Richard Jordan. Starring Jack Stokes (Winner, Adelaide Critics Circle Award 2023) and Lee Bainbridge – Heroin(e) For Breakfast: ★★★★★(Sunday Telegraph). ★★★★★ "The whole show is nothing less than a triumph." FringeReviewUK ★★★★★ "Stunning and Compelling" TheatreWeeklyUK ★★★★★ "enthralling to watch" EverythingTheatreUK

Location Holden Street Theatres

subvenue The Arch

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Media, Awards, Latecomers permitted within first 10min

It is I, Seagull

Comedy writer and opera singer Lucy Mellors has had enough. Enough of groveling to all-powerful male directors.Enough of being judged for eating a biscuit.Enough of singing by the bras at the back of Marks and Spencer.Enough of sacrificing her mental health in pursuit of a dream. Intertwining Lucy’s experiences as an award-winning opera singer with the stories of Valentina Tereshkova (the first woman in space) and Valentina Ponomaryova (almost the first woman in space). 'It is I, Seagull' is a hilarious celebration of self-esteem, joy, failure, opera and space travel. Fusing opera and comedy, Lucy exposes current and historical sexism to explore what it takes to achieve something extraordinary, and... is it worth it?

Location Holden Street Theatres

subvenue The Studio

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Media, Awards, Latecomers permitted within first 10min, Relaxed Performance, Family Friendly, Tactile Tours

Swedish Death Cleaning vs. EVERYTHING (the shed.)

The shed is full; I'm clearing it out; The shed will never be empty. my mum was the best; my mum was the worst.   A modern gothic tale of grief, tendernes, and myth-making after loss. Delia Olam is an award-winning cabaret performer, musician and theatre maker returning here with another orignial tour-de-force solo show that is bound to thrill your ears, warm your heart and move you (as always) to tears. 

Location Holden Street Theatres

subvenue Judy's at HST

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Media, Awards, Latecomers permitted within first 10min

The Platypus by Francis Greenslade

Multiple genres, two actors, one black comedy. The platypus is a strange creature, composed of odds and ends. A curiosity. A bit wrong somehow. Just like this play.   A play about Richard, Jessica and the end of their relationship. Written and directed by Francis Greenslade (Shaun Micallef’s Mad as Hell, Winners and Losers) and performed by John Leary (The Good Place, Upper Middle Bogan) and Rebecca Bower (Offspring, Wentworth), The Platypus is a genre-busting delight – an outrageously clever, wildly entertaining play about theatre, relationships and the roles we all play. "This bold mix of genres delivers a witty, delightful, entertaining evening. Bower and Leary are wonderful." Stage Whispers "Skilfully balances drama and comedy…masterfully handled by (its) seasoned performers" ArtsHub

Location Holden Street Theatres

subvenue The Arch

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Media, Awards

Romeo and Juliet in 15 minutes

Following the success of the hilariously burlesqued, alfresco HAMLET IN FIFTEEN MINUTES, “Romeo. Romeo, wherefore fart thou…..” See Shakespeare’s immortal star-crossed lovers in our sylvan sunken garden and “prick love for pricking” - so to speak. A full cast performs the entire play in fifteen minutes with a one-minute encore. Devised, directed and narrated by Peter Goers.

Location Holden Street Theatres

subvenue The Barbara Hardy Garden

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Media, Awards, Family Friendly

The Christian Brothers

Ron Blair’s great Australian play, 'THE CHRISTIAN BROTHERS', is the life in a day of a teaching Christian Brother in the 1950s. It’s a funny, heartbreaking, challenging, loving and searingly honest portrayal of a teacher and his faith. It’s a nostalgic vision of a system of teaching which once served Australians. It provides a bravura role for actor Robert Cusenza, directed by Peter Goers.

Location Holden Street Theatres

subvenue The Arch

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Media, Awards

PETER GOERS - IF AFFECTED DO NOT DRIVE OR OPERATE HEAVY MACHINERY

The strangely celebrated Peter Goers presents his tenth annual Holden Street Theatres Fringe show. As ever, a nice show, particularly for old people. Stories, gags, special guests, irreverence, nostalgia, ham, the odd poignant bit and all new material except for…… 

Location Holden Street Theatres

subvenue The Arch

Event Image
Media, Awards, Family Friendly, Suitable for ESL Audiences

Her Story - of the Blues

Returning the spotlight to the points of origin, Mari-Trees embarks upon a sonic mission to restore recognition. Presenting music of the trailblazing women who pioneered the blues, conceived rock & pop, and were then - promptly forgotten! Music from the Mississippi Delta - to the clubs of Harlem - to your local Petrol Station. Enraged by erasure and colonial continuity, this one-woman-warrior determines to dismantle the shelves of history, revealing the genesis of rock music in the legacy of these early blues women. Featuring Mari-Trees on all instruments. Tap, clap, hum & sing along! --- For Meal & Show tickets at Diverse-City, please contact 0432 167 170 or events@diverse-city.com.au to pre-order your meal and inform of any dietary requirements. Please view menu here. Pre-ordered meals served between 6-7, show begins 7pm. Additional food & drink available from the bar from 6PM till late. Venue open late.

Location Holden Street Theatres

subvenue The Studio

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Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf by Edward Albee

Presented by Holden Street Theatres Inc. Directed by Peter Goers Featuring Martha Lott, Brant Eustice and Chris Asimos Martha: Truth or illusion, George; you don't know the difference. George: No, but we must carry on as though we did. Martha: Amen. Featuring some of South Australia’s finest in the scorching classic tale of reality and illusion. First staged in October 1962 and famously adored by the film adaptation released in 1966, written by Ernest Lehman, directed by Mike Nichols, and starring Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor, George Segal, and Sandy Dennis . It examines the complexities of the marriage of middle-aged couple Martha and George. Late one evening, after a university faculty party, they receive unwitting younger couple Nick and Honey as guests and draw them into their bitter and frustrated relationship. Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? won both the 1963 Tony Award for Best Play and the 1962–1963 New York Drama Critics' Circle Award for Best Play. By Arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical On Behalf of Samuel French A Concord Theatricals Company

Location Holden Street Theatres

subvenue The Studio

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