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Top Circus & Cabaret At Adelaide Fringe

As the Adelaide Fringe gets into full swing, we pick out some of the hot shows to see for fans of circus and cabaret
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Top Circus & Cabaret At Adelaide Fringe

Rouge
Possibly (probably) the only Fringe show with three dancing unicorns and a dominatrix along with sensational acrobatics, operatic cabaret and tongue-in-cheek burlesque.
Gluttony, Rymill Park/Murlawirrapurka, Sunday 19 February–Sunday 19 March (not Mondays).

Extra Curricular
Former teachers turned cabaret couple, Libby Parker and Matthew Trainor reflect both musically and comedically on their time doing marking, sports days and staff meetings. The pair have another show at the same venue, Endo Days, which turns its focus onto Libby’s endometriosis.
Gluttony, Rymill Park/Murlawirrapurka, Sunday 19 February–Sunday 5 March (not Mondays). 

The Party
From the people (Strut & Fret) who brought you Blanc de Blanc, The Purple Rabbit and Limbo comes regular nights of lavish sophistication as we get an insight into the secret world of social climbers and various hangers-on.
The Garden Of Unearthly Delights, Rundle Park/Kadlitpina, Sunday 19 February–Sunday 19 March (not Mondays).

The Delinquents

Crème de la Crème
Head First Acrobats’ winning show at Fringe World 2022, Crème de la Crème demonstrates world-class acrobatics from seasoned performers showcasing many of their weird and wonderful talents. They also have a heavenly second show in The Vault called GODZ (pictured, top).
The Vault @ Fool’s Paradise, Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga, Sunday 19, Friday 24 & Saturday 25 February, Friday 3 & Saturday 4, Friday 10–Sunday 12, Friday 17 & Saturday 18 March.

Simply Brill: The Teens Who Stole Rock n Roll
Amelia Ryan, Michaela Burger and Michael Griffiths present a ride through the glory days of Tin Pan Salley featuring the songs and stories from the likes of Bill Hayley & The Comets, Neil Sedaka, Bobby Darin, Carole King, Cynthia Weil and Ellie Greenwich.
The Garden Of Unearthly Delights, Rundle Park/Kadlitpina, Sunday 19, Sunday 26 & Monday 27 February, Sunday 5 March.

The Delinquents
An after-dark delight featuring ‘breath-taking movement, saucy acrobatics and sensual titillation’ set in Prohibition London with a torrent of dance, circus, aerial, glitz, acrobatics and fire. 
Gluttony, Rymill Park/Murlawirrapurka, Friday 24 & Saturday 25 February, Friday 3 & Saturday 4 March.

Endo Days
 

Jazz! The Cabaret
Three shows only for this feast of 20th-century jazz with top tunes such as ‘Fever’ and ‘Puttin’ On The Ritz’. South Australian Madeleine Russell leads a live band while flanked by energetic dancers.
Ayers House Events, North Terrace, Friday 24–Sunday 26 February.

Smashed: The Brunch Party
Burlesque icon Jazida presents this early-day extravaganza of food and entertainment featuring a series of the top circus, cabaret and drag acts from across the Fringe.
The Garden Of Unearthly Delights, Rundle Park/Kadlitpina, Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 February, Saturday 4 & Sunday 5, Saturday 11–Monday 13, Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 March.

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