http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/ Events - Next 10 Channel http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182279 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182279 05/08/2012 Music And Concerts Two-time Grammy nominee Tommy Emmanuel is one of Australia’s most respected musicians with a professional career spanning five decades.  His unique style is akin to playing guitar the way a pianist plays piano, using all ten fingers. Rather than using a band for melody, rhythm, bass and drum parts, Tommy plays all that – and more – on one guitar. Guitar legend Chet Atkins was one of the first to inspire young Emmanuel to try this “fingerpicker” style. Decades later, Atkins himself became one of Emmanuel’s biggest fans. Guitar players of all levels come to his shows to witness the magic hands of the “Guitar Wizard of Oz”, but his appeal goes far beyond musicians. Tommy Emmanuel’s message is pure love for the guitar and the music and his delight in sharing it with the world, one audience at a time. Special guest, Frank vignola is widely regarded as a monster player and composer, and has played with everyone from Les Paul and Madonna through to Donald Fagen and the Boston Pops. This will be Frank’s first visit to Australia. “The best (guitar player) I’ve ever seen“ - Eric Clapton “…one of the greatest players on the planet!” - Chet Atkins     Helpful links Add to 2012 Season Subscribtion View the full 2012 Season http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182301 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182301 25/02/2012 Music And Concerts David Campbell Takes on the '80s with new album and tour - Let's Go! David Campbell releases this summer's party album and announces upcoming national tour. On the back of 4 x Top 10 albums featuring tracks from Broadway through to '60s pop, David Campbell is excited to release his next album and labour of love for 2011 - Let's Go! Featuring David's signature fresh twist on some of the most exciting tracks to come from the early eighties, Let's Go! will be in stores November 18. A national Let's Go tour will kick off in February 2012, with tickets also on sale November 18. Initially inspired by the revolutionary 'second British invasion' of the early '80s, Let's Go is sure to be the biggest summer party album of 2011 and features hits including Let's Go, Shout To The Top, Come on Eileen, I'm Your Man and Tainted Love. On the new album Campbell says "For this album, I wanted to put a fresh spin on some dance-pop classics with a big-band brass and string sound. We went back to basics and jammed some of our favourite tunes from our adolescence, and I couldn't be happier with the result - an album of some of my favourite hits and party anthems - re-imagined in a way I know will keep my audiences on their feet!" David is one of the country's most popular entertainers. Known for his energetic LIVE shows, and selling out tours from coast to coast - expect nothing less from this next Tour. Campbell will perform LIVE with a big band, across the country from February 2012. Visit davidcampbell.com http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=183395 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=183395 11/03/2012-12/07/2012 Free Events Dynamic dialogue about arts and culture Hosted by national arts presenter Fenella Kernebone In Conversation With returns in 2012, to discuss and debate contemporary arts topics with a panel of industry experts. These free forums are held in a relaxed environment, where you can contribute to the conversation through the open Q & A. Drinks purchased from the bar can be taken into the theatre. Join the conversation on Twitter #inconvo, audio available post-session.     The role of the political artist in society today 11 Mar Her Majesty's Theatre Featuring Jonathan Pryce starring in The Caretaker. Presented in conjunction with Adelaide Festival 2012. Register for this event 6pm for 6.30pm start         Everyone's a Critic 10 May Space Theatre Featuring Alison Croggon (Critic, Theatrenotes.blogspot.com) Register for this event 6pm for 6.30pm start         Arts and health: A no brainer 12 Jul Space Theatre Featuring Professor Marcello Costa (Professor of Neurophysiology, Flinders University) Register for this event 6pm for 6.30pm start         Register here To register for In Conversation With, please enter your details below and select the date you would like to attend. You will receive a confirmation email confirming your place. Should you have any questions please contact us on +61 8 8216 8509.   Name (firstname, surname)     Email address:     Please select the event(s) you would like to attend:   24 Nov 2011 11 Mar 2012 10 May 2012 12 Jul 2012   Select no. of tickets (max 6 per booking):   1 2 3 4 5 6   Would you like to receive email updates on In Conversation With?:   Yes   Sign up to our fortnightly Whats On enews:   Subscribe   Please provide a daytime phone number in case we need to contact you concerning this event:           Past In Conversations         28 Mar 2011 In conjunction with Come Out Festival 2011: THINK SMALL – putting children’s confidence in their unique creativity at the centre of our thinking. Featuring: Bodil Alling - Artistic Director,Teatret Gruppe 38 (DEN) Tony Reekie - Director, Imaginate (SCOT) Sally Chance - Freelance Artist (AUST) Guy Claxton - Professor of the Learning Sciencesand Co-Director, Centre for Real-World Learning, University of Winchester (UK) Listen to the discussions         19 May 2011 Building arts audiences collaboratively not competitvely Featuring John Frost - Musical Theatre Executive Producer (Wicked, The King and I, The Sound of Music,The Phantom of the Opera), Kate Gould – Chief Executive and Associate Artistic Director, Adelaide Festival, Pamela Foulkes – Chief Executive Officer, State Theatre Company of South Australia, Ian Scobie – Director, Arts Projects Australia Listen to the discussions         19 Jul 2011 The Significance of Indigenous Art in Contemporary Society Featuring Wesley Enoch - Artistic Director, Queensland Theatre Company, Nici Cumpston - Assistant Curator of Australian Paintings, Sculpture and Indigenous Art, Art Gallery of South Australia, Lou Bennett – Artistic Associate Black Arm Band, musician and actor, Lee-Ann Buckskin - Manager, Community Program, Carclew Youth Arts Listen to the discussions         16 Sep 2011 Australian cultural engagement with Asia: Where is it going and what can we do? Featuring Carrillo Gantner – President, Melbourne Festival Board, Douglas Gautier – CEO & Artistic Director, Adelaide Festival Centre, Kathy Keele – CEO, Australia Council for the Arts, Jacqueline Lo – Director, Centre for European Studies, Australian National University, Aaron Seeto – Director and Curator, 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art, Sydney Listen to the discussions         24 Nov 2011 Trends, Venues, Habits: The evolution of the music experience Featuring Zan Rowe - Radio Presenter, Triple J Mornings Colin Daniels - Managing Director, Inertia Music Sophia Brous - Musician & Contemporary Music Programmer, Adelaide Festival Daniel Randell - General Manager, MusicSA Listen to the discussions             http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=183424 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=183424 04/08/2012 Music And Concerts Australia, it's back... by overwhelmingly popular demand! Happy Days Records by special arrangement with its president 'Big Al Delvecchio' brings this unique concept to the stage with new stars and memories from the era that reigns supreme in Rock N Roll history. Big Al - world famous drive-in owner of Al's Diner - has cooked up a rock and roll feast large enough to whet any appetite, assembling the greatest band ever to take you back to a decade that created music legends and influenced a formidable culture, performing a catalogue where their songs are timeless, their hits are endless, and their flair is never forgotten. Rock like never before and take the journey back to the Class of 59!!! Rock N Roll's immortal journalist Ritchie Yorke described 2011's Class of 59 tour as "an outstanding and exciting new original show that tells the story of when rock 'n' roll music was a happy and exuberant experience. With a multi-talented cast, the show delivers a stack of red hot tracks in an appropriate context. Rock 'n' Roll comes alive again in this terrific show worthy of an international audience." Dance with us back to an era when rock and roll influenced and created a social movement for the teenagers of its day... an era where black horned rimmed glasses became a trend... an era where petrol was so cheap that it fuelled not only the hot rods on the roads but fired up a musical movement that would only be lived for a short while but would last in the hearts and souls of billions for eternity. It is this era that will be recreated on stage... Fans of the show will be able to take their concert experience home with them with the purchase of the official Class of 59 tour CD featuring a compilation of the hits from the golden era performed on the tour and will be available only on this tour. STARRING: Buddy Holly - Scott Cameron Elvis Presley - Anthony Petrucci Johnny Cash - Daniel Thompson Bill Hayley - Tom Carruthers Eddie Cochran - Duncan McConnell Big Bopper Junior - Simon O'Connor Jerry Lee Lewis - Cassidy Wilson http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=183430 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=183430 01/04/2012 Music And Concerts GO!! SHOW GOLD is back featuring another amazing lineup of stars. On stage will be every major artist from the 60's and the guest list reads like a 'Who's Who' of Australian pop music. Together on stage for the first time in 40 years will be Normie Rowe, Ronnie Burns, MPD Limited, Bobby Bright, Dinah Lee, Darryl Cotton, Tony Worsley, Marcie Jones and the original members of Masters Apprentices who are reforming especially for the event. Johnny Young and Ian Turpie who compered the GO!! Show during its five years on air will again host the concert. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see these major stars together in the Ultimate Reunion Concert. http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=183442 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=183442 28/07/2012 Music And Concerts A concert to celebrate Dusty Springfield's musical achievements, highlighting her hit songs and the impact they had around the world during the era of Black & White Soul. 'Dusty: the Original Pop Diva, The Musical', is one of the most successful Australian musical theatre productions and now revived in Concert format starring two of Australia's leading theatre and pop vocalists, Monique Montez and Deni Hines. The show is a 2 hour spectacular by two of Australia's leading theatre and pop vocalists, performing together and solo, backed by an amazing band in authentic 60's costumes. "Monique Montez - Nothin but class!" - Mickey Rooney, Hollywood legend "Deni Hines is Terrific!" - Daily Telegraph "the audience were on their feet cheering the instant the curtain came down" - The Australian http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=183444 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=183444 17/04/2012 Dance Everyone loves a holiday and so will you. It's a Hi-5 Holiday! Join the Hi-5 gang as they go on their special holiday with loads of singing, dancing and excitement. It's a brand new show. Hi-5 Holiday features all your favourite songs plus some new ones as well. Join us for Hi-5 Holiday - it's sure to be loads of fun! http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=183618 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=183618 10/03/2012 - 23/03/2012 Theatre 8 - 9 March 2012 (previews)   By Harold Pinter Starring Jonathan Pryce Australian exclusive "It's about two brothers and a caretaker", Harold Pinter said simply of his early masterwork The Caretaker. More than 50 years since the play's debut, West End powerhouse Jonathan Pryce is the definitive Caretaker in a "near flawless production" endorsed by the late Pinter. After captivating London with rave reviews and sell-out performances Tony Award winner Pryce makes his Australian debut. This production is remounted exclusively for Adelaide Festival before its San Francisco and New York tour. Don't miss legendary film and stage actor Pryce in one of the twentieth century's most important and compelling plays. Please be aware that a lockout may apply at the beginning of this performance   Helpful links 2012 Season Subscribtion View the full 2012 Season http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=183632 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=183632 20/01/2012 Music And Concerts Starring Jon English. ON SALE: Internet pre-sale: 15 Aug 2011 General on-sale: 22 Aug 2011 Not just any rock show, it's THE Rock Show!! After 40 non-stop years of entertaining audiences around the world with his concerts, television shows, musicals and theatre, Aussie rock icon Jon English is bringing his latest hit production, The Rock Show, to town! For one night only, join the star of Jesus Christ Superstar, Against the Wind, The Pirates of Penzance, and Altogether Now, along with a 9 piece troupe of multi-talented young musicians and singers, on a spectacular journey through the '60s and '70s. Covering two decades of classic rock music in one night of amazing rock theatre, the show features songs from such acts as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Led Zepplin, Queen, The Kinks, Cream, Bob Dylan, Joe Cocker, Deep Purple, Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Janis Joplin, Elton John, Mamas and The Papas, AC/DC, just to name a few... and of course Jon English! With his brilliant sense of comic timing, English delivers the history of rock in a show that has had Australian audiences everywhere raving. Don't miss the theatrics, the history, the humour - the unique experience that is THE ROCK SHOW, and rediscover the music that shaped a generation! Producer: Jon English Director: Stuart Smith Musical Director: Isaac Hayward "Light years away from the usual tired tribute show... brilliantly conceived and executed." - Canberra City News "Don't think I have seen so much hair, energy and talent on stage since I first saw Hair...!" - Radio 3MDR, Melbourne "A fantastic night of musical memories performed by some of the most talented people this country has to offer." - Easymix Ten-71, Bendigo “The troupe mixed theatre and rock exquisitely” - Launceston Examiner http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=183638 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=183638 15/01/2012 Theatre In his first Australian tour, Ira Glass, the creator of the public radio show This American Life talks about his program and how it's put together: what makes a compelling story, where they find the amazing stories for their show, how he and his staff are trying to push broadcast journalism to do things it doesn't usually do. As part of this, Glass mixes stories from the show, live onstage, combining his narration with pre-taped quotes and music, recreating the sound of the show as the audience watches. And he plays funny and memorable moments from the show, and talks about what was behind their creation. Ira Glass is the host and creator of the public radio program This American Life. The show premiered on Chicago's public radio station WBEZ in 1995 and is now heard on more than 500 public radio stations each week by over 1.7 million listeners. Most weeks, the podcast of the program is the most popular podcast in America. The show also airs each week on the CBC in Canada and ABC Radio National. Glass began his career as an intern at National Public Radio's network headquarters in Washington, DC in 1978, when he was 19 years old. Over the years, he worked on nearly every NPR network news program and held virtually every production job in NPR's Washington headquarters. He has been a tape cutter, newscast writer, desk assistant, editor, and producer. He filled in as host of Talk of the Nation and Weekend All Things Considered. Under Glass's editorial direction, This American Life has won the highest honors for broadcasting and journalistic excellence, including several Peabody and DuPont-Columbia awards. The American Journalism Review declared that the show is "at the vanguard of a journalistic revolution." A television adaptation of This American Life ran on the Showtime network for two seasons, in 2007 and 2008, winning three Emmy awards, including Outstanding Nonfiction Series. The show has put out its own comic book, three greatest hits compilations, DVDs of live shows and other events, a "radio decoder" toy, temporary tattoos and a paint-by-numbers set. Half a dozen stories are in development to become feature films. Glass is married and owns a disturbingly allergic dog. “Mr. Glass is a journalist but also a storyteller who filters his interviews and impressions through a distinctive literary imagination, an eccentric intelligence, and a sympathetic heart.”     The New York Times