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It’s the most wonderful time of the year – no, we’re not talking about Christmas, but rather the annual month-long festival that puts the rad in Radelaide each February-March. That’s right, it’s Fringe festival season!
To kick off the start of Fringe season with a bang, The Iconic Blonde was invited to attend the Gala Launch Night Spectacular at Gluttony, the friendly neighbour of The Garden of Unearthly Delights.
Hosted by NOVA919’s brekkie boys Ben and Liam and MC’d by the ever so effervescent Idris Stanton from ‘Wham Glam Circus Man!’, guests were tantalised with a sneak peek of just some of the 168 shows Gluttony is hosting this Fringe season.
Hailing all the way from South America, he acrobatically-talented troupe known as Circolombia left audiences on the edge of their seats with a glimpse into their latest show ‘Acelere’ which will be premiering at The Peacock from February 16 – March 14.
Cabaret queen Amity Dry belted out a handful of timeless power-pop ballads from throughout the decades, more of which can be heard in her latest musical spectacular ‘Highway Superstar’ held at Empire Theatre from 16 February – 1 March.
Roll up, roll up: the infamous adults-only circus is back in town! Dazzling audiences with a teaser of their strip-tease trapeze act, the UK-based circus troupe are returning with their sexy, seductive and certainly surprising five-star show Rouge at the Magic Mirrors Spiegeltent from February 16 – March 15.
Between the act taste-testers, three special guests made a surprise appearance in an impromptu Q-and-A with MC Idris Stanton. After winning over the hearts of Australians everywhere in the latest season of The Bachelor, heart-throb astrophysicist Dr. Matt Agnew sent audiences into a swoon with some shameless self-promo of his talk ‘Guide to Life Beyond Earth’ being held at The Parlour from February 14 – 23.
The woman, the myth, the legend herself Miss Marcia Hines graced audiences with her incredible stage presence that she is bringing to the disco inferno spectacular Velvet Rewired, which will be bringing the house down at the Magic Mirrors Spiegeltent from February 16 – March 15.
From household TV screens everywhere to Adelaide's very own Fringe, locally born and bred Radelaidian Hugh Sheridan made the trek back home to advertise not one, but two Fringe shows where he’ll be showcasing his talents as a triple-threat. Catch him in the return of ‘California Crooners Club’ at the Masonic Lodge on February 16, or in his latest solo show ‘Unplugged’ at The Cornucopia from February 28 – March 14.
With vocal powerhouse Charmaine Jones at the helm, Adelaide’s very own Gospo Collective sent a shiver down our spines with a glimpse into their latest and greatest choral masterpiece ‘Jukebox Chorus: The Ultimate Australian Playlist’ that will be rocking The Cornucopia from February 18 – March 15.
The masterminds behind previous Fringe best-seller ‘360 ALLSTARS’ delivered a breath-taking and gravity-defying premiere of their latest feat of physical theatre ‘CIRCUIT’, which will be playing at The Flamingo from February 19 – March 15.
Last but most certainly not least was a poignant acoustic cover of David Bowie’s timeless cult classic hit ‘Heroes’, which features as one of the many covers performed in the live circus-meets-glam-rock Bowie tribute ‘Rebel’ playing at the Wonderland Spiegeltent from February 18 – March 15.
From awe-inspiring acrobatic acts and charming circus antics to risqué cabarets and catchy choral acts – Gluttony is sure to have an act to suit everyone’s theatrical tastes. Head on over to Rymill Park and take a gander at all Gluttony has to offer, and whilst you’re wandering the labyrinth of tents great and small be sure to support artists both lesser and well known this Fringe season – you never know what hidden gem acts you just might stumble upon.
Thank you for inviting us to the Gluttony's Launch Night Spectacular!