Workshop

Lyn Anstey - Sip Paint Create Workshop

Lyn Anstey Workshop - SALA Event $50 includes a 2hour workshop with Lyn, take home canvas, materials and afternoon tea. Lyn Anstey is an award-winning artist. Oil paint serves as her voice, allowing Lyn to articulate the profound stories inherent in the vistas that unfold before her. Participants are encouraged to attend the Dawn of Impressionism: Paris 1874 screenings prior to be inspired for the workshop. Special workshop participant film ticket price $15, please quote Promo code CREATE when booking to one of the screenings.

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1960’s Variety TV Show 2025

“It’s different to other shows. It’s like a real TV show from the 1960’s. I haven’t seen anything like it before”! (Michelle K, 2024 audience member) The Robertson Brothers are thrilled to be returning with their new heart-warming and uplifting 1960’s Variety TV Show! Geoff and Ben Robertson are back as your charming and cheeky hosts for this nostalgic night of entertainment as they pay tribute to the musical giants of the 1960’s – The Beatles, Petula Clark, Del Shannon, Beach Boys, The Hollies, Bee Gees and the Everly Brothers. Variety TV Show fans will be excited to know the multi-talented Simon Brook McLachlan (from the Original Australian cast of Jersey Boys) will return in 2025 to thrill us with his very special tribute to Del Shannon. Also joining the Variety show this year is the amazing Cosima De Vito (Australian Idol) with her incredible tribute to Petula Clark.

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Commercial Film

A Minecraft Movie

Welcome to the world of Minecraft, where creativity doesn't just help you craft, it's essential to one's survival! Four misfits—Garrett "The Garbage Man" Garrison (Momoa), Henry (Hansen), Natalie (Myers) and Dawn (Brooks)—find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they'll have to master this world (and protect it from evil things like Piglins and Zombies, too) while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve (Black). Together, their adventure will challenge all five to be bold and to reconnect with the qualities that make each of them uniquely creative…the very skills they need to thrive back in the real world.

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ABBA Gold - I Have A Dream

The Flaming Sambucas, returns to Port Pirie on the 30th anniversary of performing their acclaimed ABBA Gold Show with their "ABBA I Have a Dream Show". Over 50 years ago, Abba had a dream. And as a result of that dream, we were given a heartfelt message of love, of hope and of faith, delivered through timeless music. With authentic costuming Adelaide’s iconic Flaming Sambucas celebrate that dream, with all the greatest hits of the Swedish supergroup – Chiquatita, Gimme Gimme, The Winner Takes It All, SOS, Dancing Queen, Waterloo and so many more; songs that will instantly transport you back to those wonderful Abba years of the 70s and make you want to sing and smile. This show is presented in an original story-telling way and is guaranteed to lift your spirits and to touch your hearts.

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Country Arts SA Season

Brink Productions Looking for Alibrandi

Commissioning Credit: Originally commissioned by Malthouse Theatre and co-presented by Malthouse Theatre and Belvoir Looking for Alibrandi By Vidya Rajan Based on the novel by Melina Marchetta Josie Alibrandi is in her final year of high school. Whip-smart and aspirational, she is a third-generation Italian teenager and scholarship kid, with the shadow of a family curse and a penchant for rule-breaking. Juggling grades, boys, and the claustrophobia of an overbearing nonna and saintly mother, Josie’s life becomes tangled in the webs of class, identity, and family history as she finds her place in a changing world. Iconic novel and cult movie, Looking for Alibrandi is the honest and empowered portrait of 1990s Mediterranean culture that spoke for the first time about systemic racism in Australia from a migrant perspective. It defined a generation and to this day resonates with those caught in the stranglehold of identity and othering in this country. Award-winning director Stephen Nicolazzo (Loaded, Merciless Gods) brought Melina Marchetta’s iconic best-selling novel - which she adapted into the cult 2000 movie - to the stage for the first time, where Vidya Rajan’s AWGIE nominated adaptation joined three generations of women in a passionate, heart wrenching, and unmissable rendering of the Australian classic. With live passata sauce making, traditional Italian music and a soundtrack of Australian pop classics, Looking for Alibrandi is a vibrant theatrical experience full of passion, laughs, and beauty. Now, as part of Brink’s next chapter, this hilarious, spirited and heart-warming production returns for a national tour starring original cast members Chanella Macri, Lucia Mastrantone, Jennifer Vuletic, Ashton Malcom, Riley Warner and Chris Asimos. Performed in English and Italian Director: Stephen Nicolazzo Writer: Vidya Rajan Set and Costume Design: Kate Davis Lighting Design: Katie Sfetkidis Sound Design: Daniel Nixon Musicians: Rosa Voto and Renato Vacerca Tarantella Choreography: Rosa Voto Dialect Coach: Paulo Bongiovanni Cultural and Language Consultant: Lucia Mastrantone ★★★★★ “Clever, heartening and well-crafted. Nicolazzo’s passion for the piece is palpable; his bold, stylised production is rich with symbolism but stark enough to allow the actors to give beautifully, distinctive performances full of detail and gravitas.” Theatre Matters ★★★★1/2 "This comical and beautifully honest look at cultural identity, class and trauma is brought to vivid life in director Stephen Nicolazzo and writer Vidya Rajan’s ridiculously enjoyable sunbeam of a production.” Arts Hub ★★★★ “Chanella Macri is perfectly cast” The AU Review ★★★★ “A heart-warming tale whose humour, honesty, radiant social relevance and narrative longevity can survive not only novel and film incarnations, but now, I’m delighted to report, a stage play too." Theatre Now “Dark and uncompromising. It will resonate with subsequent waves of migrants” The Australian “Achingly raw…painfully, beautifully rendered…Timeless” The Guardian Image Credit: Daniel Boud

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Arts On Screen, Film

Dawn of Impressionism: Paris 1874

The Impressionists are the most popular group in art history - millions flock every year to marvel at their masterpieces. But, to begin with, they were scorned, penniless outsiders. 1874 was the year that changed everything; the first Impressionists, “hungry for independence”, broke the mould by holding their own exhibition outside official channels. Impressionism was born and the art world was changed forever. What led to that first groundbreaking show 150 years ago? Who were the maverick personalities that wielded their brushes in such a radical and provocative way? The spectacular Musée d’Orsay exhibition brings fresh eyes to this extraordinary tale of passion and rebellion. The story is told not by historians and curators but in the words of those who witnessed the dawn of Impressionism: the artists, press and people of Paris, 1874. See the show that changed everything on the big screen. Made in close collaboration with the Musee d’Orsay and National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.

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Drop

A widowed mother's first date in years takes a terrifying turn when she's bombarded with anonymous threatening messages on her phone during their upscale dinner, leaving her questioning if her charming date is behind the harassment.

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Graeme Connors

Legendary singer-songwriter Graeme Connors takes The Road Less Travelled to South Australia on his My Lyrical Life Tour celebrating 50 years in the music industry 'My Lyrical Life' the book, contains 217 songs from the Mackay artist's pen, recorded by himself, or by artists including Slim Dusty, John Denver and Jon English, plus autobiographical reflections from various phases of his long, colourful career. The 'My Lyrical Life' live show sees the APRA, ARIA and multi-Golden Guitar Award winner showcase the lyrical element of his career, particularly the story songs that he wouldn't normally do with his big band at a festival. Compiling the book gave Graeme the chance to discover gems he hadn't revisited for decades, due to the sheer number of songs he's penned. Ranging from the '70s through to now, the songs showcase an incredible career that continues to shine a light on the Australian psyche, life and love, and world events. Look out for Graeme travelling at The Speed of Life in SA celebrating 'My Lyrical Life’.

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Kasey Chambers ‘Backbone’ Tour 2025

Australian country music royalty, Kasey Chambers, whose distinctive voice, heart-felt lyrics and world-class performances have earned her the rightful position of one of the most popular and acclaimed artists of her generation, is hitting the road on a national album tour celebrating her newest record Backbone and a journey down through the years of her career and life. With a career spanning over 25 years, Kasey continues to inspire with her trademark authenticity and unwavering commitment to her craft. At a time when she could easily rest on her laurels the beloved singer, songwriter, producer, author, mum and ARIA Hall-of-Famer instead launches herself into one of her most ambitious projects to date officially returning with both her ninth solo album, Backbone, and her new book Just Don't Be A Dickhead....and other profound things I’ve learnt. Whether you grew up listening to Kasey Chambers or her albums were passed down from an older generation, she invites one and all who have followed her journey in any capacity to take in the Backbone tour. “This album is who I am and I cannot wait to hit the stage and share some of the new songs alongside all of my favourite songs to perform across my whole career of albums. This show will essentially be like the soundtrack of my life.” Hailed as bringing Australian country music into the mainstream, Kasey has won 14 x ARIA Music Awards, 24 x CMAA Golden Guitar Awards, and 10 x APRA Music Awards. Her 12 albums have sold more than 15 x platinum, and include 5 x No. 1 albums, and her double-platinum No. 1 single ‘Not Pretty Enough’ Don’t miss out on an evening of incredible storytelling and performances of fan-favourite hits and brand-new music! Digital Download Details: Brand New Kasey Chambers Album ‘Backbone’ Digital Download For your listening pleasure or gift it to a friend! Release Date: Friday 4th October 2024

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Lee Kernaghan - Boys From The Bush The Concert

After selling out his 2024 shows, Australia's country music legend Lee Kernaghan is bringing his Boys From The Bush – The Concert to more towns around Australia in 2025. Lee Kernaghan burst onto the Australian music scene over three decades ago with a fresh approach of synthesising traditional country themes with his own experiences growing up in regional Australia. His unique style of Australian country music paying homage to our great land, its people, culture, and the hard-working lifestyle struck a chord with a younger generation of fans. Lee’s amazing career is one of trailblazing music making and a deep connection to his fans and regional communities. He continues to deliver exciting live concert productions by fusing arena-rock bravado with country music’s heart and soul, by joining the traditional country stories with real life on the land sensibilities and values, and in the process he continues to lead the pack in modernising and growing the genre and community that he fondly calls his mates. Classics including The Outback Club, Boys From The Bush, Hat Town, She’s My Ute, Australian Boy and Backroad Nation are the modern day anthems for generations of Australians living and working on the land. Lee’s 13 chart-topping albums and 3 Greatest Hits packages have delivered 40 #1 hit singles, 38 Golden Guitars, 4 ARIA’s and has been named Hitmaker Of The Decade twice. Through his work with regional communities in times of drought, fire and flood Lee was named Australian Of The Year in 2008. His sold out concert tours have cemented Lee Kernaghan as a touring juggernaut and one of the greatest live entertainers in Australia. Boys From The Bush – The Concert has been hailed as his biggest and most epic touring production to date and features Special Guests Robby Kernaghan, Tori Darke and Matt Cornell.

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Schools Show

Moss Piglet

A Windmill Theatre Company Production. Windmill Theatre Co is supported by the Government of South Australia and the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body. Microscopic. Indestructible. (this is the tag line) Tardigrades… perhaps you’ve heard of them? Small but mighty, they have withstood multiple extinction periods, surviving boiling temperatures and the freezing temperatures of space. With a surprising cult following, some people call them ‘Water Bears’, others call them ‘Moss Piglets’. Moss Piglet is an explosive portrait of the world’s most resilient and curious critters. Taking young audiences from jelly-filled petri dishes to the depths of a volcano to Arctic glaciers to the moon, the work explodes the mysteries of the wildly weird tardigrade. Playful and thrilling, Moss Piglet is an epic new work about how even the tiniest of things can be the strongest. Think Bruce Willis in Die Hard… but teeny tiny with eight legs… who loves moss.

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Country Arts SA Season, Community Schools Show

Nunga Screen 2025

Nunga Screen celebrates First Nations’ culture, stories and language through film; sharing stories of history, healing, belonging, community and connection to Country. The program consists of various short films across both scripted and unscripted documentary formats from First Nations filmmakers. Roughly half of the 90-minute program is suitable and engaging for young viewers and can be varied to suit any audience. Nunga Screen runs annually between Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week. Film program annouced soon. For tickets and further information visit countryarts.org.au Bookings Essential!

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One Night In Memphs - Presley, Orbison & Cash 2025

“One Night in Memphis” is the show that brings together 3 of the world’s greatest and most popular performers Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison and Johnny Cash showcasing the greatest Rock n Roll songs of the early years of the 1950s & 1960s. It has toured all over Australia to sell out performances over the last 3 years. It features three of Australia’s and Internationally renowned tribute artists together with a full 7 piece live band bringing to you over 2 hours of hit after hit from the early Memphis and Sun Records years through to some of their personal biggest songs: Roy Orbison - Aaron Mansfield “Close your eyes and you’re listening to Roy Orbison, open your eyes and you’re looking at Roy Orbison”. Internationally acclaimed as one of the best vocal replicas to Roy Orbison, Aaron has enjoyed many standing ovations from sell-out crowds both nationally and internationally. Successfully touring Australia twice, Aaron has also been a featured artist at The Parkes Elvis Festival for many years, made an appearance on Studio 10, and has been a featured artist on several Royal Caribbean cruises . “The Closest Tribute To The Big ‘O’, Anywhere On The Planet” Elvis Presley - Anthony Fenech Anthony is originally from Sydney NSW and pays an exciting tribute to Elvis Presley that captures the essence of the early Sun & Memphis era.. Considered to be one of the Top 50’s era Elvis Tribute acts in the country, Anthony has earnt himself multiple accolades and awards recently and is a much sought after act to appear on various cruise ships and theatre stages. Anthony’s latest achievements have seen him billed as a headline act at festivals throughout Australia and New Zealand. Anthony;s tribute to the King is packed with youthful raw energy and charisma. His dynamic show will take you back to an era of the 1950’s when Elvis first exploded on the scene and changed the face of popular music forever. Johnny Cash - Matt Birse Matt encompasses the true spirit of Cash on stage. His look will amaze you , his voice will astound you and his stage presence is pure Cash. The outfits and his versatile vocals channel the essence of Johnny Cash. Singing all your favourite songs and more. Matt is a multi award winning performer, singing his tributes around Australia, on local and International Cruise liners and has also performed in New Zealand and in the US. Matt is “The Man in Black”. This Show is a must on your Entertainment calendar and one not to be missed.

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Santana and The Doobie Brothers Tribute

Santana & The Doobie Brothers Tribute – Listen To The Music: Australia 2025 Tour Fans of Santana and The Doobie Brothers are in for a treat with a dynamic live concert tribute performance from DINO JAG & THE MIGHTY BIG that will take you back to a special time when the music was real and you could lose yourself in the songs. The band, fronted by international award-winning singer songwriter Dino Jag features a dynamic lineup of Australia’s finest musicians together on stage to deliver a high-impacting show filled with all the big songs and foot-stomping, sing-along crowd favourites from these two iconic rock legends. Relive the music of these two supergroups with a special live concert jam packed with all the classic songs that will take you on a musical journey spanning more than five decades of timeless music

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Spellbound - A Night of Magic & Grand Illusion

Spellbound is a groundbreaking magic and grand illusion show created by celebrated illusionist Anthony Street. Known for his innovative performances and creative vision, Anthony blends the mystique of magic and the thrill of grand illusions in this spectacular production. Starring Apollo Jackson, a multiple Got Talent finalist and Guinness World Record holder. Get ready to witness levitations, impossible vanishes, mentalism and a death-defying escape as the show pushes the boundaries of reality and distorts your senses. Set in a world where fantasy and reality collide, Spellbound takes audiences on an unforgettable journey through the realms of the impossible. From breathtaking levitation’s and jaw-dropping vanishings to stunning visual illusions that defy logic, each moment is carefully crafted to leave the audience in awe. The show combines cutting-edge stage technology with Anthony’s masterful artistry to create a dazzling display of wonder and amazement.Will you dare to believe your eyes?

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The 60 Fours Hits of the 60s and 70s

Hailed as “Australia’s leading tribute act,” The 60 Four are set to deliver an unforgettable experience, recreating the biggest hits of the ’60s and ’70s in a spectacular, Vegas-style production. Backed by a spectacular live band, The 60 Four deliver a powerful performance of evocative and exhilarating nostalgia, with captivating ballads and up-tempo, twisting hits. Tributing The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Frankie Valli, The Bee Gees, Johnny O’Keefe, Elvis Presley, Stevie Wonder, Tom Jones and more, it’s 2 hours of non-stop hits. They’re taking Australia by storm. Find out what the hype is about. “on the brink of belonging to the world.” Stage Whispers “vividly versatile and masses of foot-stomping fun.” ~ The Barefoot Review “a night of unbridled joy” ~ Fringe World FringeFeed ★★★★★ Stage Whispers, ★★★★★ Glam Adelaide, ★★★★★Weekend Notes, ★★★★★The Barefoot Review ★★★★★Arts Review ★★★★★Theatre Travels

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The Penguin Lessons

Starring Oscar nominee Steve Coogan, this poignant dramedy from director Peter Cattaneo follows an Englishman’s personal and political awakening after he adopts a penguin during a cataclysmic period in Argentine history.

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The Roy Orbison Story

Experience the wonder of Roy Orbison in this brilliant theatrical portrayal of the man, his music, his voice and his life. You will find yourself believing you are in his presence, transported back in time, reliving the emotion of each of his songs and the stories of his life. Mark Shelley is simply brilliant in his characterisation of Roy. He not only has the vocal range & tone to honour his songs, he also has the sensitivity and artistic ability to be Roy. Without doubt, this is the definitive portrayal of Roy Orbison - the man, his music & his life. Only the Lonely, Running Scared, Sweet Dream Baby, Candy Man,Blue bayo,In Dreams, Anything You Want,Crying,Workin for the Man,Penny Arcade,Pretty Woman and many more. From his initial success in the 1960’s to the resurgence of his career in the 80’s, Roy Orbison’s voice remained remarkable, communicating an emotional intensity not experienced in popular music before or since. His songs conveyed vulnerability, love, loss and fun. His performance was unique, simple and powerful. Orbison’s life was littered with personal tragedy, & career highs & lows. His wonderful resurgence in popularity in the late 80’s through his legendary ‘Black & White Night’ Concert, his solo album ‘Mystery Girl’, & the formation of the Supergroup ‘The Traveling Wilburys’ was a fitting final chapter for such a creative genius.

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Thunderbolts*

Marvel Studios and a crew of indie veterans who sold out present Thunderbolts*, an irreverent team-up featuring depressed assassin Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) alongside the MCU’s least anticipated band of misfits. The film also returns to the screen Marvel Cinematic Universe characters Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan), Red Guardian (David Harbour), John Walker (Wyatt Russell), Taskmaster (Olga Kurylenko), Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen) and Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), in addition to some exciting new faces.

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Lyn Anstey - Sip Paint Create Workshop

Lyn Anstey Workshop - SALA Event $50 includes a 2hour workshop with Lyn, take home canvas, materials and afternoon tea. Lyn Anstey is an award-winning artist. Oil paint serves as her voice, allowing Lyn to articulate the profound stories inherent in the vistas that unfold before her. Participants are encouraged to attend the Dawn of Impressionism: Paris 1874 screenings prior to be inspired for the workshop. Special workshop participant film ticket price $15, please quote Promo code CREATE when booking to one of the screenings.

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1960’s Variety TV Show 2025

“It’s different to other shows. It’s like a real TV show from the 1960’s. I haven’t seen anything like it before”! (Michelle K, 2024 audience member) The Robertson Brothers are thrilled to be returning with their new heart-warming and uplifting 1960’s Variety TV Show! Geoff and Ben Robertson are back as your charming and cheeky hosts for this nostalgic night of entertainment as they pay tribute to the musical giants of the 1960’s – The Beatles, Petula Clark, Del Shannon, Beach Boys, The Hollies, Bee Gees and the Everly Brothers. Variety TV Show fans will be excited to know the multi-talented Simon Brook McLachlan (from the Original Australian cast of Jersey Boys) will return in 2025 to thrill us with his very special tribute to Del Shannon. Also joining the Variety show this year is the amazing Cosima De Vito (Australian Idol) with her incredible tribute to Petula Clark.

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Commercial Film

A Minecraft Movie

Welcome to the world of Minecraft, where creativity doesn't just help you craft, it's essential to one's survival! Four misfits—Garrett "The Garbage Man" Garrison (Momoa), Henry (Hansen), Natalie (Myers) and Dawn (Brooks)—find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they'll have to master this world (and protect it from evil things like Piglins and Zombies, too) while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve (Black). Together, their adventure will challenge all five to be bold and to reconnect with the qualities that make each of them uniquely creative…the very skills they need to thrive back in the real world.

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ABBA Gold - I Have A Dream

The Flaming Sambucas, returns to Port Pirie on the 30th anniversary of performing their acclaimed ABBA Gold Show with their "ABBA I Have a Dream Show". Over 50 years ago, Abba had a dream. And as a result of that dream, we were given a heartfelt message of love, of hope and of faith, delivered through timeless music. With authentic costuming Adelaide’s iconic Flaming Sambucas celebrate that dream, with all the greatest hits of the Swedish supergroup – Chiquatita, Gimme Gimme, The Winner Takes It All, SOS, Dancing Queen, Waterloo and so many more; songs that will instantly transport you back to those wonderful Abba years of the 70s and make you want to sing and smile. This show is presented in an original story-telling way and is guaranteed to lift your spirits and to touch your hearts.

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Country Arts SA Season

Brink Productions Looking for Alibrandi

Commissioning Credit: Originally commissioned by Malthouse Theatre and co-presented by Malthouse Theatre and Belvoir Looking for Alibrandi By Vidya Rajan Based on the novel by Melina Marchetta Josie Alibrandi is in her final year of high school. Whip-smart and aspirational, she is a third-generation Italian teenager and scholarship kid, with the shadow of a family curse and a penchant for rule-breaking. Juggling grades, boys, and the claustrophobia of an overbearing nonna and saintly mother, Josie’s life becomes tangled in the webs of class, identity, and family history as she finds her place in a changing world. Iconic novel and cult movie, Looking for Alibrandi is the honest and empowered portrait of 1990s Mediterranean culture that spoke for the first time about systemic racism in Australia from a migrant perspective. It defined a generation and to this day resonates with those caught in the stranglehold of identity and othering in this country. Award-winning director Stephen Nicolazzo (Loaded, Merciless Gods) brought Melina Marchetta’s iconic best-selling novel - which she adapted into the cult 2000 movie - to the stage for the first time, where Vidya Rajan’s AWGIE nominated adaptation joined three generations of women in a passionate, heart wrenching, and unmissable rendering of the Australian classic. With live passata sauce making, traditional Italian music and a soundtrack of Australian pop classics, Looking for Alibrandi is a vibrant theatrical experience full of passion, laughs, and beauty. Now, as part of Brink’s next chapter, this hilarious, spirited and heart-warming production returns for a national tour starring original cast members Chanella Macri, Lucia Mastrantone, Jennifer Vuletic, Ashton Malcom, Riley Warner and Chris Asimos. Performed in English and Italian Director: Stephen Nicolazzo Writer: Vidya Rajan Set and Costume Design: Kate Davis Lighting Design: Katie Sfetkidis Sound Design: Daniel Nixon Musicians: Rosa Voto and Renato Vacerca Tarantella Choreography: Rosa Voto Dialect Coach: Paulo Bongiovanni Cultural and Language Consultant: Lucia Mastrantone ★★★★★ “Clever, heartening and well-crafted. Nicolazzo’s passion for the piece is palpable; his bold, stylised production is rich with symbolism but stark enough to allow the actors to give beautifully, distinctive performances full of detail and gravitas.” Theatre Matters ★★★★1/2 "This comical and beautifully honest look at cultural identity, class and trauma is brought to vivid life in director Stephen Nicolazzo and writer Vidya Rajan’s ridiculously enjoyable sunbeam of a production.” Arts Hub ★★★★ “Chanella Macri is perfectly cast” The AU Review ★★★★ “A heart-warming tale whose humour, honesty, radiant social relevance and narrative longevity can survive not only novel and film incarnations, but now, I’m delighted to report, a stage play too." Theatre Now “Dark and uncompromising. It will resonate with subsequent waves of migrants” The Australian “Achingly raw…painfully, beautifully rendered…Timeless” The Guardian Image Credit: Daniel Boud

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Arts On Screen, Film

Dawn of Impressionism: Paris 1874

The Impressionists are the most popular group in art history - millions flock every year to marvel at their masterpieces. But, to begin with, they were scorned, penniless outsiders. 1874 was the year that changed everything; the first Impressionists, “hungry for independence”, broke the mould by holding their own exhibition outside official channels. Impressionism was born and the art world was changed forever. What led to that first groundbreaking show 150 years ago? Who were the maverick personalities that wielded their brushes in such a radical and provocative way? The spectacular Musée d’Orsay exhibition brings fresh eyes to this extraordinary tale of passion and rebellion. The story is told not by historians and curators but in the words of those who witnessed the dawn of Impressionism: the artists, press and people of Paris, 1874. See the show that changed everything on the big screen. Made in close collaboration with the Musee d’Orsay and National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.

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Drop

A widowed mother's first date in years takes a terrifying turn when she's bombarded with anonymous threatening messages on her phone during their upscale dinner, leaving her questioning if her charming date is behind the harassment.

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Graeme Connors

Legendary singer-songwriter Graeme Connors takes The Road Less Travelled to South Australia on his My Lyrical Life Tour celebrating 50 years in the music industry 'My Lyrical Life' the book, contains 217 songs from the Mackay artist's pen, recorded by himself, or by artists including Slim Dusty, John Denver and Jon English, plus autobiographical reflections from various phases of his long, colourful career. The 'My Lyrical Life' live show sees the APRA, ARIA and multi-Golden Guitar Award winner showcase the lyrical element of his career, particularly the story songs that he wouldn't normally do with his big band at a festival. Compiling the book gave Graeme the chance to discover gems he hadn't revisited for decades, due to the sheer number of songs he's penned. Ranging from the '70s through to now, the songs showcase an incredible career that continues to shine a light on the Australian psyche, life and love, and world events. Look out for Graeme travelling at The Speed of Life in SA celebrating 'My Lyrical Life’.

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Kasey Chambers ‘Backbone’ Tour 2025

Australian country music royalty, Kasey Chambers, whose distinctive voice, heart-felt lyrics and world-class performances have earned her the rightful position of one of the most popular and acclaimed artists of her generation, is hitting the road on a national album tour celebrating her newest record Backbone and a journey down through the years of her career and life. With a career spanning over 25 years, Kasey continues to inspire with her trademark authenticity and unwavering commitment to her craft. At a time when she could easily rest on her laurels the beloved singer, songwriter, producer, author, mum and ARIA Hall-of-Famer instead launches herself into one of her most ambitious projects to date officially returning with both her ninth solo album, Backbone, and her new book Just Don't Be A Dickhead....and other profound things I’ve learnt. Whether you grew up listening to Kasey Chambers or her albums were passed down from an older generation, she invites one and all who have followed her journey in any capacity to take in the Backbone tour. “This album is who I am and I cannot wait to hit the stage and share some of the new songs alongside all of my favourite songs to perform across my whole career of albums. This show will essentially be like the soundtrack of my life.” Hailed as bringing Australian country music into the mainstream, Kasey has won 14 x ARIA Music Awards, 24 x CMAA Golden Guitar Awards, and 10 x APRA Music Awards. Her 12 albums have sold more than 15 x platinum, and include 5 x No. 1 albums, and her double-platinum No. 1 single ‘Not Pretty Enough’ Don’t miss out on an evening of incredible storytelling and performances of fan-favourite hits and brand-new music! Digital Download Details: Brand New Kasey Chambers Album ‘Backbone’ Digital Download For your listening pleasure or gift it to a friend! Release Date: Friday 4th October 2024

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Lee Kernaghan - Boys From The Bush The Concert

After selling out his 2024 shows, Australia's country music legend Lee Kernaghan is bringing his Boys From The Bush – The Concert to more towns around Australia in 2025. Lee Kernaghan burst onto the Australian music scene over three decades ago with a fresh approach of synthesising traditional country themes with his own experiences growing up in regional Australia. His unique style of Australian country music paying homage to our great land, its people, culture, and the hard-working lifestyle struck a chord with a younger generation of fans. Lee’s amazing career is one of trailblazing music making and a deep connection to his fans and regional communities. He continues to deliver exciting live concert productions by fusing arena-rock bravado with country music’s heart and soul, by joining the traditional country stories with real life on the land sensibilities and values, and in the process he continues to lead the pack in modernising and growing the genre and community that he fondly calls his mates. Classics including The Outback Club, Boys From The Bush, Hat Town, She’s My Ute, Australian Boy and Backroad Nation are the modern day anthems for generations of Australians living and working on the land. Lee’s 13 chart-topping albums and 3 Greatest Hits packages have delivered 40 #1 hit singles, 38 Golden Guitars, 4 ARIA’s and has been named Hitmaker Of The Decade twice. Through his work with regional communities in times of drought, fire and flood Lee was named Australian Of The Year in 2008. His sold out concert tours have cemented Lee Kernaghan as a touring juggernaut and one of the greatest live entertainers in Australia. Boys From The Bush – The Concert has been hailed as his biggest and most epic touring production to date and features Special Guests Robby Kernaghan, Tori Darke and Matt Cornell.

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Schools Show

Moss Piglet

A Windmill Theatre Company Production. Windmill Theatre Co is supported by the Government of South Australia and the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body. Microscopic. Indestructible. (this is the tag line) Tardigrades… perhaps you’ve heard of them? Small but mighty, they have withstood multiple extinction periods, surviving boiling temperatures and the freezing temperatures of space. With a surprising cult following, some people call them ‘Water Bears’, others call them ‘Moss Piglets’. Moss Piglet is an explosive portrait of the world’s most resilient and curious critters. Taking young audiences from jelly-filled petri dishes to the depths of a volcano to Arctic glaciers to the moon, the work explodes the mysteries of the wildly weird tardigrade. Playful and thrilling, Moss Piglet is an epic new work about how even the tiniest of things can be the strongest. Think Bruce Willis in Die Hard… but teeny tiny with eight legs… who loves moss.

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Country Arts SA Season, Community Schools Show

Nunga Screen 2025

Nunga Screen celebrates First Nations’ culture, stories and language through film; sharing stories of history, healing, belonging, community and connection to Country. The program consists of various short films across both scripted and unscripted documentary formats from First Nations filmmakers. Roughly half of the 90-minute program is suitable and engaging for young viewers and can be varied to suit any audience. Nunga Screen runs annually between Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week. Film program annouced soon. For tickets and further information visit countryarts.org.au Bookings Essential!

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One Night In Memphs - Presley, Orbison & Cash 2025

“One Night in Memphis” is the show that brings together 3 of the world’s greatest and most popular performers Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison and Johnny Cash showcasing the greatest Rock n Roll songs of the early years of the 1950s & 1960s. It has toured all over Australia to sell out performances over the last 3 years. It features three of Australia’s and Internationally renowned tribute artists together with a full 7 piece live band bringing to you over 2 hours of hit after hit from the early Memphis and Sun Records years through to some of their personal biggest songs: Roy Orbison - Aaron Mansfield “Close your eyes and you’re listening to Roy Orbison, open your eyes and you’re looking at Roy Orbison”. Internationally acclaimed as one of the best vocal replicas to Roy Orbison, Aaron has enjoyed many standing ovations from sell-out crowds both nationally and internationally. Successfully touring Australia twice, Aaron has also been a featured artist at The Parkes Elvis Festival for many years, made an appearance on Studio 10, and has been a featured artist on several Royal Caribbean cruises . “The Closest Tribute To The Big ‘O’, Anywhere On The Planet” Elvis Presley - Anthony Fenech Anthony is originally from Sydney NSW and pays an exciting tribute to Elvis Presley that captures the essence of the early Sun & Memphis era.. Considered to be one of the Top 50’s era Elvis Tribute acts in the country, Anthony has earnt himself multiple accolades and awards recently and is a much sought after act to appear on various cruise ships and theatre stages. Anthony’s latest achievements have seen him billed as a headline act at festivals throughout Australia and New Zealand. Anthony;s tribute to the King is packed with youthful raw energy and charisma. His dynamic show will take you back to an era of the 1950’s when Elvis first exploded on the scene and changed the face of popular music forever. Johnny Cash - Matt Birse Matt encompasses the true spirit of Cash on stage. His look will amaze you , his voice will astound you and his stage presence is pure Cash. The outfits and his versatile vocals channel the essence of Johnny Cash. Singing all your favourite songs and more. Matt is a multi award winning performer, singing his tributes around Australia, on local and International Cruise liners and has also performed in New Zealand and in the US. Matt is “The Man in Black”. This Show is a must on your Entertainment calendar and one not to be missed.

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Santana and The Doobie Brothers Tribute

Santana & The Doobie Brothers Tribute – Listen To The Music: Australia 2025 Tour Fans of Santana and The Doobie Brothers are in for a treat with a dynamic live concert tribute performance from DINO JAG & THE MIGHTY BIG that will take you back to a special time when the music was real and you could lose yourself in the songs. The band, fronted by international award-winning singer songwriter Dino Jag features a dynamic lineup of Australia’s finest musicians together on stage to deliver a high-impacting show filled with all the big songs and foot-stomping, sing-along crowd favourites from these two iconic rock legends. Relive the music of these two supergroups with a special live concert jam packed with all the classic songs that will take you on a musical journey spanning more than five decades of timeless music

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Spellbound - A Night of Magic & Grand Illusion

Spellbound is a groundbreaking magic and grand illusion show created by celebrated illusionist Anthony Street. Known for his innovative performances and creative vision, Anthony blends the mystique of magic and the thrill of grand illusions in this spectacular production. Starring Apollo Jackson, a multiple Got Talent finalist and Guinness World Record holder. Get ready to witness levitations, impossible vanishes, mentalism and a death-defying escape as the show pushes the boundaries of reality and distorts your senses. Set in a world where fantasy and reality collide, Spellbound takes audiences on an unforgettable journey through the realms of the impossible. From breathtaking levitation’s and jaw-dropping vanishings to stunning visual illusions that defy logic, each moment is carefully crafted to leave the audience in awe. The show combines cutting-edge stage technology with Anthony’s masterful artistry to create a dazzling display of wonder and amazement.Will you dare to believe your eyes?

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The 60 Fours Hits of the 60s and 70s

Hailed as “Australia’s leading tribute act,” The 60 Four are set to deliver an unforgettable experience, recreating the biggest hits of the ’60s and ’70s in a spectacular, Vegas-style production. Backed by a spectacular live band, The 60 Four deliver a powerful performance of evocative and exhilarating nostalgia, with captivating ballads and up-tempo, twisting hits. Tributing The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Frankie Valli, The Bee Gees, Johnny O’Keefe, Elvis Presley, Stevie Wonder, Tom Jones and more, it’s 2 hours of non-stop hits. They’re taking Australia by storm. Find out what the hype is about. “on the brink of belonging to the world.” Stage Whispers “vividly versatile and masses of foot-stomping fun.” ~ The Barefoot Review “a night of unbridled joy” ~ Fringe World FringeFeed ★★★★★ Stage Whispers, ★★★★★ Glam Adelaide, ★★★★★Weekend Notes, ★★★★★The Barefoot Review ★★★★★Arts Review ★★★★★Theatre Travels

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The Penguin Lessons

Starring Oscar nominee Steve Coogan, this poignant dramedy from director Peter Cattaneo follows an Englishman’s personal and political awakening after he adopts a penguin during a cataclysmic period in Argentine history.

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The Roy Orbison Story

Experience the wonder of Roy Orbison in this brilliant theatrical portrayal of the man, his music, his voice and his life. You will find yourself believing you are in his presence, transported back in time, reliving the emotion of each of his songs and the stories of his life. Mark Shelley is simply brilliant in his characterisation of Roy. He not only has the vocal range & tone to honour his songs, he also has the sensitivity and artistic ability to be Roy. Without doubt, this is the definitive portrayal of Roy Orbison - the man, his music & his life. Only the Lonely, Running Scared, Sweet Dream Baby, Candy Man,Blue bayo,In Dreams, Anything You Want,Crying,Workin for the Man,Penny Arcade,Pretty Woman and many more. From his initial success in the 1960’s to the resurgence of his career in the 80’s, Roy Orbison’s voice remained remarkable, communicating an emotional intensity not experienced in popular music before or since. His songs conveyed vulnerability, love, loss and fun. His performance was unique, simple and powerful. Orbison’s life was littered with personal tragedy, & career highs & lows. His wonderful resurgence in popularity in the late 80’s through his legendary ‘Black & White Night’ Concert, his solo album ‘Mystery Girl’, & the formation of the Supergroup ‘The Traveling Wilburys’ was a fitting final chapter for such a creative genius.

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Thunderbolts*

Marvel Studios and a crew of indie veterans who sold out present Thunderbolts*, an irreverent team-up featuring depressed assassin Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) alongside the MCU’s least anticipated band of misfits. The film also returns to the screen Marvel Cinematic Universe characters Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan), Red Guardian (David Harbour), John Walker (Wyatt Russell), Taskmaster (Olga Kurylenko), Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen) and Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), in addition to some exciting new faces.

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