Peking Duk – HQ Complex

Electronic music duo Peking Duk is heading to HQ Complex tonight to perform their live set ‘Wasted’. Best known as the masterminds behind hits including ‘Let You Down’ and ‘Fake Magic’, Adam Hyde and Reuben Styles are currently touring Australia to celebrate the launch of their new single. Last time we checked, tickets were still available, but selling fast.

Transitions Film Festival – Mercury and Gawler Cinemas

Beginning today, Transitions Film Festival is in Adelaide with a lineup of documentaries aimed at inspiring people to build a better world. The festival, which runs until May 27, features docos including Food Fighter, which tracks OzHarvest CEO Ronni Kahn’s mission to reduce Australia’s waste output, Free Lunch Society, which explores the history and possible future of a universal basic income and Operation Jeedara, which showcases what South Australia could stand to lose if oil companies drilled for oil in the Great Australian Bight. Purchase tickets here and read InDaily’s interview with the Operation Jeedara filmmakers here. 

Concrete Impermanence – Space Theatre

Photo: Jessie McKinlay

A trio of dancers will perform Alison Currie’s vision Concrete Impermanence at Space Theatre tonight. The performance, presented by Adelaide Festival Centre’s inSPACE program and Insite Arts, is described as an “engaging piece of contemporary dance that reminds us of the inevitable reality of our fragile existence.” The show explores the theme of global and personal instability through sculptural objects, moving landscapes and body as form. Read InDaily’s review here.

GODSPELL – The Parks Theatre

Irregular Productions and Lydian Productions are presenting John Michael Tebelak’s musical theatre performance GODSPELL at The Parks Theatre in Angle Park. The performance, which features music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, follows eight disparate individuals who encounter Jesus. Last performance tomorrow. Find out more here.

Gloria! – Elder Hall

Choral group Graduate Singers will honour two giants in Baroque music – Vivaldi and Handel – in a performance at Elder Hall tomorrow night. The choir will perform Vivaldi’s uplifting work Gloria! and Handel’s powerful Dixit Dominus. Tickets are available for purchase here.

The Pearl Fishers – Adelaide Festival Theatre

State Opera of South Australia’s production of Georges Bizet’s The Pearl Fishers is now in its final weekend at the Adelaide Festival Theatre. The love story centres on two life-long friends who encounter a mysterious priestess during Ceylon’s pearl harvest. The Australian line-up includes baritone Grant Doyle, tenor Andrew Goodwin, bass Pelham Andrews and soprano Desiree Frahn.

Sense and Sensibility – Dunstan Playhouse

State Theatre Company Ensemble actors Rashidi Edward and Lizzy Falkland in Sense and Sensibility. Photo: Chris Herzfeld

State Theatre Company Ensemble is taking its final bow with Kate Hamill’s “joyful and absurd” adaptation of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility. The production, which is described by State Theatre artistic director Geordie Brookman as a celebration of “all the joy that’s to be found in theatre”, features artists on roller-skates and contemporary music from the likes of Queen. Read InDaily’s interview with Brookman here and our review here. Performances run through to next Saturday.

Caligula – Holden Street Theatres

Beginning next Thursday, Holden Street Theatres and Red Phoenix Theatre will present their new show Caligula, written by Albert Camus. Described as a “darkly comic drama”, Caligula tells the story of a “charismatic but dangerously unpredictable” Roman emperor who tries to understand the meaning of life. Performances run until June 2.

Mozart at Elder 2 – Elder Hall 

Mozart’s Symphony No.31 ‘Paris’ will headline Adelaide Symphony Orchestra’s next performance at Elder Hall on Wednesday. The orchestra will also perform Ibert’s Hommage à Mozart, Fauré’s Pavane and Saint-Saëns’ Cello Concerto No.1. More information here. 

Joseph Tawadros Quartet – Elder Hall

Leading Australian oud (stringed instrument) performer Joseph Tawadros will be accompanied by brother James (percussion), pianist Matt McMahon and clarinetist Dimitri Vouros for a concert at Elder Hall on Sunday. The concert, presented by Recitals Australia, marks 10 years since the group first performed the five-piece ANGEL suite. Find out more here.

Terrestrial – Space Theatre 

Photo: Kate Pardey

This State Education show, written by Fleur Kilpatrick and part of State Theatre Company’s mainstream program, tells the story of Liddy, a teenage alien obsessive who arrives in a rural town seeking escape. Alone and outcasted, Liddy falls into a friendship with a witty 15-year-old, who helps her embrace difference. Artistic director Geordie Brookman describes Terrestrial  as a “tender yet twisting tale of social dislocation in regional Australia.” Performances begin next Wednesday at Space Theatre, running through to June 2.

Sing Along – Goodwood Theatre

This community sing along at Goodwood Theatre on Sunday will feature local group Me ‘N Me Mates performing a swag of Australian songs from old time classics to popular contemporary tunes. There will also be guest performances from the Adelaide Bluegrass Cloggers and Bubble Gum Strum ukulele group. Lyrics will be displayed on a big screen, with guests invited to sing as they please. Doors open at 3.45pm. Purchase tickets here.

Collectors/Collections: Waikerie Films – Waikerie

Waikerie is hosting a three-day film event that celebrates life in the Riverland town during the 1950’s and 60’s. Beginning next Friday, the event will showcase a selection of historical 8mm films made by local residents as well as a screening of old Waikerie Filmo Club films. Find out more here.

On screen

See our reviews of some of the latest films screening in Adelaide:

Aurore
Tully
Gurrumul
The Party
A Quiet Place