Music
In Sondheim’s famous musical thriller, Sweeney Todd goes on a rampage against humanity after his life falls to ruins. What does State Opera South Australia’s production tell us about the mind of this madman?
Music
Ben Mingay is thrilled to be back at the cutting edge with State Opera’s musical thriller Sweeney Todd, saying the demon barber is his favourite part to date. He also reveals he still occasionally moonlights in a very different role.
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Adelaide Guitar Festival has launched the program for its first annual event this July, with artistic director Slava Grigoryan saying it shines a light on the guitar’s ability to star in any genre – ‘from classical and jazz to rock, blues & roots and flamenco’.
Adelaide multi-instrumentalist Adam Page has taken the unusual step of working with a nutritionist for what might be his toughest gig yet – a 24-hour performance at The Lab which audiences can attend any time of the day or night.
The world premiere of Nigel Westlake’s evocative concerto inspired by his visit to Tasmania’s Tarkine wilderness was the centrepiece of this varied and rewarding performance featuring Slava and Leonard Grigoryan and the ASO.
Jim Steinman, the Grammy-winning composer who wrote Meat Loaf’s best-selling Bat Out Of Hell album as well as Bonnie Tyler’s Total Eclipse of the Heart and hits for Celine Dion and Barry Manilow has died at the age of 73.
The Adelaide Cabaret Fringe Festival has launched its 2021 program, with a line-up of more than 30 shows at venues including Nexus Arts, Arthur Art Bar, The Jade and new Light Square space The Lab.
