Adelaide 2010


Boy With Tape On His Face: More Tape, Garden. Puppetry, clowning and inspired audience participation, this show is going to win awards. 5/5

Cantina, Garden. Apart from one cheap joke this is a beautiful dance and acrobatics piece from a truly talented ensemble. Great music. 4/5

Circus Firemen, Gluttony. A very impressive circus in a tiny space. Fun use of the firemen theme and plenty of cheeky double entendre. 4/5

De La Soul, Gluttony. Rap pioneers who have definitely not lost their touch! Brilliant. 5/5

The Duchess In Lessons Learnt, Town Hall. A+ for effort but needs improvement. I loved the interactivity, but it lost steam at the end. 3/5

Ghost Sharks, Gelatissimo. Don't expect great writing, or even a story that makes sense this is late-night wackiness and silly jokes. 2/5

The Governess In Lessons Learnt, Town Hall. A+ for effort but needs improvement. Loved the interactivity, but it lost steam at the end. 3/5

The House of Wonder & Delights, Ayers House. Some very basic magic that although performed well, failed to really engage the audience. 2/5

How To Get Almost Anyone To Want To Sleep With You, Garden. A little brash, but quality comedy for girls and guys, some great tips too! 4/5

Ian D Montfort: Spirit Medium, Gluttony. A difficult audience led to a lumpy performance. It felt more like a magic show than a comedy. 3/5

Into The Fringe, Town Hall. This peek behind the velvet curtain is possibly the best photography exhibition you will see this Fringe. 5/5

The Max and Dagger Show, Garden. Whips, knives and a ukulele. Hilarity ensues. Witty enough for adults; daring enough for kids. 4/5

Other People's Problems, Bakehouse. A really sharp and funny script combined with an energetic and dynamic performance. Go see it! 4/5

Philip Escoffey: Six More Impossible Things Before Dinner, Garden. Baffling mind-reading mastery. Smooth, funny and very impossible! 5/5

Phlegm Fatale, Saldechin. Don't be put off by the suspect title, this is a sexy and witty cabaret mixed with inspired spoken word gems. 4/5

Pieces Of Mind, Science Exchange. Interesting new approach to a mind-reading act. I would like to have seen a bit more science explored. 3/5

Pirate Rhapsody, Mermaid Requiem, Garden. Real Fringe cabaret for the brave. Story was hard to follow, but had stunning, soulful music. 3/5

Rocket Town, RiAus. A sad story of life in a tiny forgotten town. Superb writing let down occasionally by clumsy acting and directing. 3/5

Sammy J & Randy In Bin Night, Garden. A solid new show from a talented duo, new songs, new jokes, even the tech troubles were hillaious. 4/5

Santoni Cabaretoni, Tuxedo Cat. Hit-and-miss comic cabaret. Late-night fun and a great way to sample shows to spot hidden comic gems. 3/5

Teahouse, Nexus. A delicate and quirky dance piece embracing the love of tea. Pots of tea and biscuits at the bar is inspired. Loved it! 5/5

Tom Tom Crew, Garden. High energy hip-hop and acrobatics, a bold combination of talents. Worth seeing for Tom Thumb's beat-boxing alone! 5/5

Wanderlust, Garden. Martin is a captivating and dynamic performer. A tale of adventure both poignant and comical. Must-see Fringe hit. 5/5

When Harry Met Harry, Bakehouse. A delightful performance and terrific physicality in this funny, bittersweet story of an awkward man. 5/5