Our theatre and dance highlights at the Adelaide Festival
Light-hearted comedy, true-life tales, and one man who just can’t get no satisfaction – theatre and dance is looking good at this year’s Adelaide Festival

Shhh!
Based on the true stories of four generations of women, with all the gory details and cabbage-leaf pads present and correct. Shhh! blends physical theatre with storytelling and live music.
The Garage International @ Adelaide Town Hall, 16–25 February.
Matador | intimo
Apparently, hell hath no fury like a matador scorned. A fusion of dance, burlesque and circus, this newly updated, large-scale show has wowed audiences around the world with its sexy mix of music and movement.
Gluttony, 16 February–17 March.
I Wish I Was Mick Jagger
Born in the same town, went to the same school. But it’s safe to say, Mick’s done a little bit better than Alan . . . A story of sex, drugs and rock’n’roll (sorta), as well as getting no satisfaction.
Goodwood Theatre And Studios, Goodwood, 7 & 8, 12–14 March.
DINK (Double Income No Kids)
Ben and George are splitting up. They know who’s getting the house, but who gets to keep the pals? And what about the pub quiz? This light-hearted comedy explores how relationships are formed and dissolved.
Dom Polski Centre, 11–17 March.

Blood Of The Lamb
When her plane is diverted to Dallas, will Nessa be able to escape a bewildering world of changing laws and beliefs? A searing reminder that the so-called civilised world really ain’t that civilised underneath.
The Courtyard Of Curiosities At The Migration Museum, 20 February–17 March.
Private View
Restless Dance Theatre explore a world of secret desires and dreams in this emotional piece that reveals dancers lost in their own private worlds. Music composed by Carla Lippis.
Odeon Theatre, Norwood, 29 February–2 March, 5–9 March.

Mythos: Ragnarok
Viking mythology told through the medium of wrestling? Sign us up! This international sensation brings ancient stories to life through a combination of comedy, chaos and combat. Uniquely bonkers.
The Garden Of Unearthly Delights, 16 February–17 March.
Things I Know To Be True
This powerful story about the strength of family love sees Bob and Fran’s four children struggle for their own identity while pushing the family apart. Andrew Bovell’s script is tightly controlled.
The Parks Theatre, Angle Park, 2, 7 & 8, 16 March.

The Portable Dorothy Parker
Dot’s on the warpath; elegantly, of course. As Dorothy Parker sorts through her work, she reminisces about her life and loves, reflecting on what she’s achieved.
Holden Street Theatres, Hindmarsh, 13 February–17 March.
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Two Of Them
Two businesspeople travel through the paintings of Chris Orchard: one looking for his boss, the other seeking spirituality. A rare adaption of visual art for the stage, with projections by award-winning animator James Calvert.
MOD. At UniSA, 20, 22–24, 29 February, 1 & 2, 4, 7–9 March.
Skin Hunger
A solo jaunt through grief, god and ’gasms, this is one for anyone who has ever lost themselves, or someone else. Exploring themes of grief, faith and sexuality, expect laughter and maybe the odd tear or two along the way.
The Garage International @ Adelaide Town Hall, 16–25 February.

Rich Mix
Adelaide College Of The Arts’ excellent dance programme includes this showcase of all-new work by local, national and international dance-makers, aiming to highlight groundbreaking choreography and fresh talent.
Adelaide College Of The Arts, 22–24 February.
The New Abnormal
Sweating out another lockdown in a tiny apartment, friction rises from this cosy new togetherness. The pandemic is back, apparently; this time it’s three-ply and personal.
Goodwood Theatre And Studios, Goodwood, 16 & 17, 22–27 February.