The latest theatre news from Australia - Adelaide — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
After seven sell-out seasons at the Adelaide Fringe for her one-woman show How To Drink Wine Like A Wànker laywright, performer and producer Anna Thomas will debut her latest production, Shadows of Herself, at Holden Street Theatres 2026 Adelaide Fringe.
Following sold-out performances around the world, Matteo Bocelli will perform five Australian shows, opening the tour in Perth, before making his debut performance in Adelaide, and continuing to Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane.
The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra (ASO) will launch its 90th anniversary with a dynamic 2026 season, featuring over 100 performances across South Australia.
Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra will embark on The Night Blooms World Tour in Australia in April/May.
Exploring linguistic identity, Why English? by Vibhinna Ramdev, delves into the nuances of speaking English in India.
Celebrating what ballet can be.
Asian-Canadian/Australian pole dancer, Andrea James Lui, will kick off 2026 with the Australian premiere of solo storytelling pole dancing show: The Pole Shebang.
Singer-songwriter, performer, and familiar South Australian face Amity Dry is returning to the stage with unfinished business, with a musical she first brought to life at the Adelaide Fringe nearly two decades ago.
Comedian Shawn Wickens will present SECRET TIME TRAVEL MEETING at Adelaide Fringe 2026, blending comedy, storytelling, and audience interaction to explore futuristic concepts.
In 2026, Goodwood Theatre & Studios will bring something bold, fresh and electrifying to the Adelaide Fringe: a programming stream that fuses the intensity of sport with the power of live performance.
Hannah Maxwell will present two solo shows, BABYFLEAREINDEERBAG and I, AMDRAM, at Adelaide Fringe 2026, exploring contemporary theatre and queer identity through comedy and storytelling.
THE SUBPLOT, a captivating exploration of the Titan submersible, will be featured at the Adelaide Fringe from March 17-22, 2026.
With only one performer, one light, no words, no set, no props, all performed within 1m², Only Bones – Daniel Nodder pushes the boundaries of traditional theatre, creating an incredible experiment in minimalism and creativity.
50 years after Ralph McTell first toured Australia, the British singer-songwriter will return for one final farewell tour, performing at 6 venues across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, and the Australian Capital Territory.
Tubular Bells in Concert will head to Australia in June 2026 as part of the 50th Anniversary World Tour celebration.
Following its runs at the Edinburgh Fringe, Insane Productions's 1 Hour of Insane Magic will return to Adelaide Fringe in 2026.
Performer and producer, Dani Greaves, will premiere a powerful and personal solo performance, 'Me Inside of Me', at the Adelaide Fringe Festival in 2026.
Preachrs Productions will return to the Great Detectives franchise for Adelaide Fringe in 2026 with Heist! Camera! Action!, an all-new, never-before-seen adventure marking 12 years of intrigue, comedy and suspense.
If you’ve ever had a bad date or just love a good night out, don’t miss the hilarious cabaret show Dating Disasters at The Austral Hotel from March 4th -7th as part of the Adelaide Fringe Festival.
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Australia - Adelaide Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
DARKFIELD will make its highly anticipated return to The Garden of Unearthly Delights this summer with three of its most acclaimed shows: SÉANCE, FLIGHT, and INVISIBLE.
Imago, the contemporary aerial dance duet created by Corporeal Imago, will make its Adelaide Fringe debut this February at Ukiyo at Gluttony – Rymill Park.
In a non-verbal mime show combining hand puppetry, physical comedy, and a simple blackboard, Double Take weaves together eight short stories that invite audiences to look closer, think again, and delight in the unexpected at Adelaide Fringe.
Kathy Maniura will present The Cycling Man at the Adelaide Fringe, marking her first appearance at the festival.
Award-winning New Zealand theatremaker Hamish Annan will bring Before We Begin to Adelaide Fringe, a naughty, playful, surprisingly tender experimental solo about consent and queer intimacy.
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LOGAN ST State Theatre Company South Australia (7/24-8/08) |
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Log Boy State Theatre Company South Australia (10/01-10/10) |
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Faulty Towers The Dining Experience - Darwin Oaks Elan Darwin (8/20-8/22) |
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The Heartbreak Choir State Theatre Company South Australia (11/20-12/05) |
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Scotch College - Hadestown: Teen Edition Thebarton Theatre (8/06-8/06) |
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Commentary State Theatre Company South Australia (8/21-9/05) |
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Scotch College - Hadestown Thebarton Theatre (8/08-8/09) |
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POMONA Adelaide University Theatre Guild (8/07-8/16) |
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JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR THERRY THEATRE (7/23-8/01) |
