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Admission
French Guise takes inspiration from the extraordinary life of Julie d'Aubigny - 'La Maupin' - a seventeenth century bisexual sword-fighting opera singer.
As the story is told, she once defeated three men in duels in a single evening, and famously burnt down a convent in order to escape with her female lover. She notably debuted operatic roles composed by some of the era's most distinguished composers.
Baroque and contemporary music combine with martial arts, as French Guise explores contemporary gender and sexuality stereotyping through the lens of La Maupin’s remarkable example.
- Accessibility
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This venue is wheelchair accessible.
Part of
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Adelaide Festival Centre’s inSPACE Program supports the development of new performance works by South Australia’s most exciting independent artists and creatives.
Discover inSPACE
Creatives:
Cheryl Pickering - Director/deviser/performer
Emma O'Neill - Designer/deviser/production manager
Ruth Fallon - Actor/fight specialist/choreographer
Anne Cawrse - Composer
Performance Location: Drama Centre Rehearsal Room
![A photo taken from the riverbank of Adelaide Festival Centre, with a view of surrounding buildings in the background.](https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Venues/JoeyJones2.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.1926&fp-y=0.4256&h=672&q=80&w=768 768w 672h, https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Venues/JoeyJones2.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.1926&fp-y=0.4256&h=525&q=80&w=600 600w 525h, https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Venues/JoeyJones2.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.1926&fp-y=0.4256&h=350&q=80&w=400 400w 350h, https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Venues/JoeyJones2.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.1926&fp-y=0.4256&h=280&q=80&w=320 320w 280h)
You can access the venue by foot from North Terrace, Adelaide Railway Station, Adelaide Oval, or King William Road.
From North Terrace, walk down the laneway alongside SkyCity Casino. From King William Road, you can walk over Festival Plaza (there’s a lift and escalator down to the Dunstan Playhouse level) or along the Walk of Fame from Elder Park.
Meeting point
The Drama Centre Rehearsal Room is located below the Dunstan Playhouse. Please meet at the Dunstan Playhouse Foyer.
Access
There is an accessible drop off area located off Festival Drive under the Riverbank Footbridge.
A designated disability drop off is also available 45 minutes before performances. To access this drop off area, turn onto Festival Drive from King William Road, pass the Festival Plaza car park entrance and stay left, driving through the EOS Hotel visitor drop off loop to arrive at the Dunstan Playhouse access drop off.
Taxi services
The best place to be dropped off by taxi is on King William Road at the Festival Theatre or on North Terrace. There is also a drop off area located off lower Festival Drive underneath the Riverbank Footbridge.
Car parking
The nearest car park is located behind Adelaide Convention Centre on Festival Drive - next to the Riverbank Footbridge. The eastern lift will take you to the promenade level where it's a short walk to the theatre entrance. Visit the Adelaide Convention Centre website for more information.
Public transport
Accessible by many forms of public transport. Including trains, buses, the tram (stop at Railway Station) and a free bus service that operates on a loop throughout the city and North Adelaide with stops on the corner of King William Road and North Terrace.
We want to make your visit as enjoyable as possible and offer many ways to assist if support is required.
Accessible seating
Patrons using a wheelchair and those unable to manage stairs can be seated in the balcony or on floor level depending on the venue configuration.
Lifts
Stair-free seating is available at the upper balcony level only.
Toilets
Accessible toilets are available at all Adelaide Festival Centre venues.
Assistance animals
Every theatre and event/function area of Adelaide Festival Centre is assistance animal friendly.
Audio assistance
Space Theatre has hearing loop facilities, limited to particular seats in the venues.
Audience members who require hearing assistance are now able to enjoy the show via the Beyerdynamic Hearing System. Please advise the operator at the time of booking.
What's on this August
Escape the winter chill and explore a world of entertainment at Adelaide Festival Centre this August.
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A special message to our community of supporters
Your generous response to our Arts for All beyond the stage campaign has been incredible.
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Foundation Impact Stories: Showcasing SA artists in Moving Image Program
As part of our evolving Moving Image Program, we are proud to showcase large-scale digital artworks at the King William Road entrance to the Festival Theatre.
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The First 50 Podcast — Episode 12: Jo Peoples & Helen Trepa
In episode 12, Jo Peoples and Helen Trepa from our Exhibition and Collections team chat to host Libby O'Donovan about the Performing Arts Collection.
![IMG 3567](https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Blog/IMG_3567.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5467&fp-y=0.2821&h=672&q=80&w=768 768w 672h, https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Blog/IMG_3567.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5467&fp-y=0.2821&h=525&q=80&w=600 600w 525h, https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Blog/IMG_3567.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5467&fp-y=0.2821&h=350&q=80&w=400 400w 350h, https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Blog/IMG_3567.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5467&fp-y=0.2821&h=280&q=80&w=320 320w 280h)
The First 50 Podcast — Episode 11: Matt Gilbertson
In episode 11, Matt Gilbertson chats to host Libby O'Donovan about the inspiration behind his alter-ego 'Hans'.
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The First 50 Podcast — Episode 10: Eddie Perfect
In episode 10, Eddie Perfect chats to host Libby O'Donovan about his affinity with Adelaide Festival Centre and his experience as a former Artistic Director of Adelaide Cabaret Festival.
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The First 50 Podcast — Episode 9: Annette Shun Wah
In episode 9 of The First 50, host Libby O'Donovan talks to OzAsia Festival Artistic Director, Annette Shun Wah.
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Foundation Impact Stories: Songlines 2022 Reconciliation Generation
Alberton Primary School took part in centrED's Songlines program. Students spend a day working with First Nations songwriters to get a greater understanding of their culture.
![Songlines](https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Schools/songlines.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=672&q=80&w=768 768w 672h, https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Schools/songlines.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=525&q=80&w=600 600w 525h, https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Schools/songlines.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=350&q=80&w=400 400w 350h, https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Schools/songlines.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=280&q=80&w=320 320w 280h)
Watch now: The Long Walk
OzAsia Festival 2022 - on demand: A drone, three dancers, and a musician all come together in a spectacular live filmmaking performance.
![A man wearing white hangs over a rock amidst a rugged landscape.](https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Shows/2022/10-Oct/The-Long-Walk/ozasia-the-long-walk-2560x1280.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=672&q=80&w=768 768w 672h, https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Shows/2022/10-Oct/The-Long-Walk/ozasia-the-long-walk-2560x1280.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=525&q=80&w=600 600w 525h, https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Shows/2022/10-Oct/The-Long-Walk/ozasia-the-long-walk-2560x1280.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=350&q=80&w=400 400w 350h, https://adelaidefestivalcentre.imgix.net/assets/volumes/images/Shows/2022/10-Oct/The-Long-Walk/ozasia-the-long-walk-2560x1280.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fm=jpg&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=280&q=80&w=320 320w 280h)
The Backstage Sessions 2022 – George & Noriko
Bluegrass country meets shamisen (Japanese banjo) in a unique, high-energy music blend.
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The Backstage Sessions 2020 - The Tom Kneebone Trio
Tom Kneebone is a touring session musician with a guitar style steeped in pushing the boundaries of Jazz, Blues, and Folk music. Joined by Kyrie Anderson on drums and Dylan Paul on the double-bass.
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