http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/ Events - Next 10 Channel http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=181669 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=181669 08/11/2007-31/12/2009 Theatre Take a peak inside the dressing rooms, see the stage shared by some of theatre's greatest luminaries and view the many performing spaces from the unique perspective of a performer.  The 60-90 minute tour leaves from the foyer of the Festival Theatre (near Showbitz) every Tuesday and Thursday at 11am. Adults, Family and Concession - phone BASS 131 246 Children FREE (12 years & under) Groups (10+) -  phone BASS Group Bookings 08 8205 2220 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182274 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182274 09/12/2009-12/12/2009, 15/12/2009-19/12/2009 Theatre A Ladykillers Production presented by Vitalstatistix in association with Adelaide Festival Centre's inSPACE program. From the team who created the award-winning treat Cake. A story about identity and loss and the slippery nature of truth The Pyjama Girl is inspired by the true Australian story of a murdered woman whose body, clad in yellow silk pyjamas was found in Albury, NSW in 1934. Known only as the Pyjama Girl she would not be identified for a decade. The mystery captivated the Australian public and has become a modern myth. We know nothing of who the Pyjama Girl really was or how she lived, and somehow because of this she lives on in our culture. Despite the existence of factual information - there are countless versions of events, some bordering on the bizarre. Ladykillers reveal the essence of this story about identity and loss and the slippery nature of truth. Alfred Hitchcock and film noir influenced, The Pyjama Girl is moving, at times disturbing and blackly funny. "Evocative, engaging, curious and compelling. Ladykillers make memorable theatre of extraordinary quality." This work is suitable for patrons aged 14 years and above. http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182461 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182461 18/12/2009-19/12/2009 Music And Concerts A spectacular Adelaide Festival Centre Christmas tradition presented by the Adelaide Festival Centre. "At last Adelaide has a festive event that fills its Festival heart"Sunday Mail Share the joy of the Christmas season with the sensational 34 piece Adelaide Art Orchestra and the12-part Adelaide Vocal Project choir featuring vocalist Silvie Paladino and pianist Bernard Walz conducted by Tim Sexton. This years special feature will be the premiere performance of a brand new Christmas carol written by South Australian literary icon Max Fatchen and the beloved Festival Theatre Silver Jubilee Organ will again make a guest appearance.   Silvie Paladino is one of Australia’s most versatile entertainers and has performed in Asia, Europe and on London’s West End. Well known for her regular appearances at Carols by Candlelight in the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, she has also performed at many sporting events singing the national anthem and as the lead artist with many of Australia’s major symphony orchestras. Her musical theatre credits include principal roles in major productions of Les Miserables,Cats, Miss Saigon, Hair and Mamma Mia! More recently she toured Australia with Patrizio Buanne. Bernard Walz is “Australia’s Premier Pops Pianist” and combines a cheeky sense of humour with an infectious enthusiasm for music. Winner of numerous awards including three “MO” Awards, he has performed all around the world: from the Sydney Opera House to the Royal Festival Hall in London and the Village Vanguard in New York. Bernard has toured with the likes of Michael Crawford and the late harmonica legend Larry Adler and has also performed with many of Australia’s major symphony orchestras. "... a slick, well produced, heart warming evening."dB Magazine Expect to hear all your favourite traditional carols, as well as some musical theatre delights!  This event is a G-rated, family friendly Christmas Concert programmed to appeal to Mid-Primary school ages and up. While suitable for all ages, it is most suited to families with children 7 years and over. http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182537 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182537 31/12/2009-24/01/2010 Musical Theatre CATS. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber Based on Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot Presented by Lunchbox Theatrical Productions and David Atkins Enterprises in association with the Really Useful Group and Adelaide Festival Centre From 31 December 2009. 29 shows only! Festival Theatre Finally, CATS, the best-known and best-loved musical the world has ever known, returns to Adelaide. Cats is quite simply a phenomenon. With magnificent music composed by the legendary Andrew Lloyd Webber, including the poignant hit song Memory, an imaginative set, inspired choreography and stunning costumes, Cats is a brilliant song and dance spectacular not to be missed. Cats first opened in London in May 1981 to rave reviews and went on to win a record-breaking number of awards worldwide including two Olivier Awards for Musical of the Year and Outstanding Achievement of the Year in Musicals, and seven Tony Awards. It holds the record of the longest-running musical in West End history having played for 21 years. In addition Cats played 18 years on Broadway and has been presented in over twenty-six countries, in about three hundred cities, in ten languages. "The cat's whiskers... A triumphant piece of musical theatre..." Sunday Times UK "Many thrilling moments...Extraordinary ingenuity..." Sunday Telegraph UK "Magical! The setting is a miracle of design. Go on...purr with pleasure" Daily Mirror UK "A brilliantly conceived song and dance spectacular" Sunday Express UK Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes (with 20 minute interval) Tuesday 7.30pm Wednesday 1.30pm & 7.30pm Thursday 7.30pm Friday 7.30pm Saturday 1.30pm & 7.30pm Sunday 3pm http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182595 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182595 16/12/2009-07/02/2010 Visual Arts Now in its 4th year Anangu Backyard showcases and promotes the best artworks made in the 7 Aboriginal owned art centres of the Anangu/Pitjantjatjara/Yankunytjatjara Lands of far northwest South Australia. Throughout the vast red sandy lands and cultured landscape of South Australia's 'backyard', the Anangu use art and narrative to share knowledge through telling stories about their Lands, its creation, their families and food supplies.  http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182596 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182596 14/11/2009-06/12/2009 Visual Arts In 2007, 11 leading arts companies accepted the offer to become key producers of the community partnerships section of the Australia Council for the Arts. Drawn from across mainland Australia, these companies work within a wide range of communities, with a diverse range of arts and non-arts partners. This exhibition introduces these companies and their work as a group whose dedication to excellence, equity, inclusion and opportunity through and in the arts makes them leaders in community arts and cultural development practice. http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182642 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182642 19/08/2010 Visual Arts An exciting new program of moving image artworks by local artists, emerging and established. Changing regularly so come along and see a series of quality digital artworks on large plasma screens. Artists exhibiting throughout the rest of the year include: Pip McManus  Christos Linou Serena Mullholland Damien Sheridan Submissions from artists welcome. Click here to download application form. For information contact 8216 8600 or email charissa.davies@adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au  Image Lorelei Siegloff still from The Pillars of Herakles. http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182643 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182643 01/01/2010-24/01/2010 Musical Theatre Presented by Arts Asia Pacific & Power Arts in association with Adelaide Festival Centre Performed by a wonderful mix of humans and puppets, Avenue Q features puppets in the buff and songs like "If You Were Gay", "Everyone's a Little Bit Racist" and "The Internet is for Porn". Cross 'Sesame Street' with 'The Muppet Show', give it an R-rating and you've got the Tony Award-winning Avenue Q! AVENUE Q opened on Broadway in 2003, beating blockbuster WICKED for BEST MUSICAL, BEST BOOK and BEST SCORE at the 2004 Tony Awards. It is still a hit on Broadway and is currently playing its 4th year on London's Westend. But be warned... this is not a show for the kids! Please note: Avenue Q may be inappropriate for 12 years of age and under. Avenue Q does use puppets, however this is an adult show, and is not suitable for young children. http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182648 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182648 26/08/2009-06/12/2009 Visual Arts ON A HIGH NOTE throws the spotlight on State Opera and the work of General Director Stephen Phillips with this company from 1989, which includes twenty Australian premieres of new operas, The Ring Cycle with Theatre du Chatelet in 1998, followed by the first ever fully Australian Ring Cycle in 2004.  On display will be costumes, props, photographs, and stage models. WHERE:  Festival Theatre Foyer WHEN:    26 August – early December FREE http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182650 http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/?cat=3355&id=182650 28/11/2009 Music And Concerts Adelaide Festival Centre's trans:mission program in association with Cartell Music presents So Frenchy So Chic - L!VE The So Frenchy So Chic albums have captivated the fans and sold over 90,000 copiesand introduced artists such as Camille, Emilie Simon and Nouvelle Vague. Now for the first time in Adelaide the So Frenchy So Chic Live series will present of a memorable double bill featuring two of the most acclaimed stars of the French new wave: whimsical folk-pop duo Cocoon and five-piece indie-bluegrass outfit Moriarty. Cocoon describe themselves (and perhaps with tongues-in-cheek) as a folk-pop version of The White Stripes. Cocoon’s close harmonic, heartfelt and charming sound echoes the refrains of singer-songwriters Nick Drake and Elliot Smith, with a nod to the ‘new folk’ melodies of Sufjan Stevens and Devendra Banhart.  Cocoon has truly emerged in France with gold album sales and frequent airplay, and their penchant for deliciously black nursery rhymes set against a whimsical musical backdrop is recognised by fans around the world. Australian audiences are sure to love their unique covers, including Outcast’s Hey Ya and their surprisingly delicate and enchanting take on the disco classic Kung Fu Fighting.  “a beautiful urban fairytale in which two adults are transformed into folk stars at the strike of a banjo chord.” Guitare Bass [France] Cocoon MySpace Moriarty takes its cue from the worlds of 1930s American folk and European cabaret. This stripped-back ensemble comprises four men on various acoustic instruments fronted by haunting vocals of the enigmatic Rosemary. Singing in English with a style that’s been variously described as early Neil Young, folk, country, blues, jazz and even Americana, each song tells a story, occasionally true, often false, but always intense. Following a string of acclaimed gigs across Europe and the US, the one absolute of this mysterious group is that their sound is irresistible. “Unique, unmissable Moriarty are featuring the finest talent on the alt psycfolk scene.” Evening Standard Moriarty MySpace FREE entertainment and drink specials in the FEZ BAR – after the show [Located in the Piano Bar in the Festival Theatre foyer] Pre-show dinner deal in the Bistro $ 45 per person Includes a shared platter of tasters for entrée, main course & a glass of house wine. To Pre-Book call the BASS on 131 246.