Adelaide Fringe 2010 Announces Upcoming Shows at Nexus Cabaret

Violet Rapscallion ? A (Stray) Cabaret by Bird Wizdom
Dangerously mischievous and frighteningly beautiful ? this riotous stray cabaret showcases a bunch of gobsmacking talent, oodles of unearthly enthusiasm and a remarkable display of very strange behaviour... Meet Violet Rapscallion ? a rare beauty and reckless scallywag! Wonder at the cantankerous gothic burlesque dolls! Experience an enchanting belly dancer, maniacally depressed ukulele players, megaphones, soaring vocals and heart wrenching cello solos... So come one! Come All! Come unprepared!

?[T]he carnival raised offspring of Tom Waits and Cabaret?s Sally Bowles.? The Sunday Mail
?This is Fringe at its wild and spunky best... *****? The Advertiser

Nexus Cabaret
Thu 25 ? Sat 27 Feb at 9pm
Wed 3 ? Thu 4 Mar at 11pm

Ticket prices:
Adults: $17
Concession: $14

The Grind Show presented by Nexus Multicultural Arts
Take a late-night journey through the looking glass into the dark, sensuous retreat that is The Grind Show. Host Sen Bednikov will hold sway over a musical mash-up of Gypsy, Klezmer, Tango, Samba and Bossa Nova, with each night of The Grind Show promising a different line-up.

Drink to the witching hour with house bands like the dirty Skanky Hoedown, the sexy, South American-influenced Caliente and the intoxicated Golonka, as well as performances by Kev Lymn and a continental music bout featuring Josh Bennett vs Sen Bednikov. Be entertained by a range of carnie folk and underground artists, including D. Licious, Adelaide?s own Professional Heartbreaker.

Nexus Cabaret
Fri 26 ? Sat 27 Feb at 11pm (House Band: Skanky Hoedown)
Fri 5 & Fri 12 Mar at 11pm (House Band: Caliente)
Sat 6 & Sat 13 Mar at 11pm (House Band: Golonka)

Ticket prices:
Adults: $10
Fringe Benefits: $7.50
Fringe Artists: $5

Caliente ? The Brazilian Samba Choro Group
Caliente is the genuine article for anyone who wants to hear the authentic sounds of Brazil. Come hear the music of Rio de Janeiro where Samba and Choro were born. The infectious melodies and rhythms are sure to cure any Saudade (intense longing) for Brazil and also provide a fantastic show for Brazilian and world music fans alike.

?... pure South American magic... *****? The Advertiser

Nexus Cabaret
Sun 28 Feb at 7pm

Ticket prices:
Adults: $15
Concession: $12

Celestial Echoes by Siobhan Owen
16 year-old Siobhan Owen was voted ?Most Outstanding Emerging Talent? at the 2009 SA Folk Awards. Classically trained, Welsh-born Siobhan turns her haunting soprano voice and delicate harp playing to Celestial Echoes, a repertoire of traditional Celtic songs. Still at high school, Siobhan has already recorded two albums and played at numerous major interstate festivals. A truly enchanting act and a talent to watch!

Nexus Cabaret
Fri 26 Feb, Fri 5 ? Sat 6 Mar at 7pm

Ticket prices:
Adults: $15
Concession / Fringe Benefits: $10

Ghana In Groove by Dada Nii and the Damushi Ensemble
For the first time ever, Professor Dada Nii has combined his Australian Damushi Ensemble with his ensemble of traditional Ghanaian musicians to create a show that will leave you inspired, uplifted, and shaking your groove thing. Enter a world of driving African drum beats, soaring harmonies and inspired Latin jazz overtones, all delivered with energy, style and charisma.

Nexus Cabaret
Sat 27 ? Sun 28 Feb at 5pm
Wed 10 ? Thu 11 Mar at 7pm

Ticket prices:
Adults: $13
Concession: $10
Children: $9
Family Pass: $40

Genesis by Cypher Sapiens
?Genesis - an origin, creation or beginning...?

Melbourne-based dance troupe Cypher Sapiens present Genesis, a distinctive new Hip Hop piece exploring the evolution of Hip Hop dance and its relationship with the history of our planet. Cypher Sapiens dispel myths and stereotypes, while giving audiences the opportunity to appreciate Hip Hop as both a high energy dance genre and an effective theatrical medium.

Nexus Cabaret
Sun 28 Feb at 2pm
Tue 2 Mar at 7pm

Ticket prices:
Adults: $15
Concession: $10
Children: $7.50

Ekata: Music Voice Dance by Ekata Fusion Arts
Awaken to a tapestry of world music, powerful vocals and a stunning fusion of exotic dance. Travel the sacred road and immerse yourself in the mesmerising rhythms and dance traditions of India, Spain and the Middle East. Experience the dynamic synergy of this captivating contemporary belly dance performance.

Nexus Cabaret
Thu 25 Feb at 7pm
Sat 27 Feb at 3pm

Ticket prices:
Adults: $22
Children: $12

It came from outer space...
A visual arts exhibition looking at the darker side of story telling, It came from outer space... explores our cultural fascination with classic 1950s horror and science fiction iconography. Featuring new works by young local artists Simone-Clare Hede (ceramics), Joshua Smith (stencil work) and Dan Withey (illustration and dioramas).

Nexus Gallery
Free admission

Tickets to all Nexus Fringe events can be purchased from Fringe Tix

Don't miss a minute of West Side Stories, the wonderfully diverse program being presented by Nexus Multicultural Arts during Adelaide Fringe 2010. The full West Side Stories program can be viewed online at nexusfringe.wordpress.com

For more information, visit http://nexus.asn.au/