Heather Croall

Tuesday, August 04

The show will go on – but 2021 Fringe faces major challenges

Adelaide Fringe’s annual review released today shows it generated a record amount of spending in its 60th anniversary year, but director and CEO Heather Croall says it will need a big boost in government funding for 2021 to help attract artists post-COVID.

Key Adelaide Fringe venue struggles to sell tickets

Adelaide Fringe theatre hub Holden Street Theatres is struggling with its lowest festival ticket sales in three years, pleading with supporters to spread the word about its shows and “keep this baby going”.

Fringe director and CEO Heather Croall at this year's Honey Pot marketplace for artists and venues.

Adelaide Fringe director to retain role until 2020

Adelaide Fringe director and CEO Heather Croall has had her contract extended for a further two years until 2020, when the festival will celebrate its 60th anniversary.

Fringe call to action for South Australians

Adelaide Fringe director Heather Croall is urging South Australians to get behind the 2017 event to ensure artists leave happy and the festival retains its title as the second-biggest Fringe in the world.

10 minutes with ... Heather Croall

New director of the Adelaide Fringe Festival, Heather Croall, takes 10 minutes to talk to us about the success so far of this year’s Fringe, how she wants to work closely with city businesses, and how the event can expand into new parts of the city.