what’s on in Adelaide SA

We have great pleasure in presenting the Coriole Live program for October 2005.
Coriole Live is a 50-minute lunchtime performance in Coriole’s barrel room followed by platter lunch in the courtyard. $37.00 covers performance, lunch & glass of wine.

Adelaide University Choral Society, Saturday 1st October
A chamber choir sings beautiful choral motets dates from the Renaissance through to the 20th Century.

Schmoe & Co, Saturday 22nd October
The trio Schmoe & Co presents acoustic jazz. Leading Adelaide bebop jazz player, Schmoe plays sax and flute. The group also features Ted Nettlebeck on piano & Sam Zerna on bass

Anna Goldsworthy, Sunday 30th October
At the end of October - but this time on a Sunday - we present Melbourne-based pianist Anna Goldsworthy. Fresh from an international tour and her debut as soloist with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra’s Master series, Anna Goldsworthy will play a recital including sonatas by Beethoven and Schubert.

Bookings for all events are essential: Phone 08 8323 8305, Fax 08 8323 9136, Email louise@coriole.com Coriole Vineyards, Chaffey Rd (PO Box 9) McLaren Vale SA 5171

New work by Robert Miles & Anne Miles
(Mount Gambier - South East)
Sculpture, drawing, painting and printmaking with a botanic theme. This exhibition explores the theme of the multitude of native pods and seed shapes with an occasional bird that feeds on them. Robert Miles works with limestone, stainless steel, galvanised sheet metal and wood, while Anne Miles examines the theme through oil painting, pastel and charcoal drawing and printmaking.

New Land Gallery on Thursday 29 September
opens at 6pm - Steve Grieve, Chair, Country Arts SA.

Exhibition Dates:until November 13, 2005

also, Artist of the Month - New Land Gallery Foyer Space

Christine Brinkworth (Brady’s Creek via Robertstown) and Peter Hart (Anlaby)

Christine Brinkworth’s acrylic on canvas paintings ranging from realistic to semi abstract and explore nature-based themes coupled with the spiritual connection we share with the land. Her works will be complemented with sculpture by Peter Hart

2 McLaren Parade Port Adelaide 8444 0400

www.countryarts.org.au

President Wilson in Paris at the Dunstan Playhouse, 26 September – 1 October.

Written by Australian Playwright Ron Blair, President Wilson in Paris stars Henri Szeps, Deborah Kennedy, and up-and-coming actor Henry Nixon. 

President Wilson in Paris is very black indeed.  This is a study in excess - exploring where behaviour can go when no boundaries are observed. While it contains laughs and some light moments this is an ultimately chilling piece that ventures into very scary psychological territory. The premise kept me guessing, as nothing was as it first seemed. The characters are masters of deception and delusion as they play a game of terrifyingly high stakes. The delusional abuses of power and privilege have contemporary overtones that cannot be ignored. Indeed, there are pointed references to current world leaders to make sure we realise just how relevent it is today, even though the play was written some 30 years ago. Fictionally set in the midst of the birth of the League of Nations early in the 20th century, we learn more of the tactics of politics and statesmanship than we do of any concrete steps toward world unity and peace. For instance it is proposed that the politician’s first commandment is to never reveal your ignorance. - Keep that in mind next time you witness a politician avoid answering a question. This is a challenging, thought provoking piece that raises lots of questions about morality and the misuse of power. It will not reassure you if you have doubts about human nature.

TICKETS ON SALE at BASS 131 246 OR www.bass.net.au. 

What:                           President Wilson in Paris

Where:                         Dunstan Playhouse

When:                          Monday 26 September to Saturday 1 October, 2005.

Miracles by Tobsha Learner from Mixed Salad Productions.

I really enjoyed this production that shows what can be done, against all odds, with a little faith and hope. There are big laughs with a light touch on some big issues. The show runs about 2.5 hours including interval - excellent value. Highly recommended - Ms Fit

• Tues 27 to Sat Oct 1.
• BOOK NOW – it’s only a small theatre!
  www.mixedsalad.com.au (no booking fee) Or at www.bass.net.au
• Or on 0439 533 173
  

Following the recent production of Barmaids, Christine Harris and HIT Productions together with the Adelaide Festival Centre present President Wilson in Paris at the Dunstan Playhouse, Adelaide Festival Centre, 26 September – 1 October.

Written by Australian Playwright Ron Blair and directed by Jennifer Hagan, President Wilson in Paris stars Henri Szeps (best known for his role as Robert Beare, ‘the other son’ in television series Mother and Son), prominent Australian film and theatre actor Deborah Kennedy, and up-and-coming actor Henry Nixon, direct from a starring role on Channel 7’s All Saints.

“An interesting play with a very unusual twist… A real mystery with a touch of comedy thrown in.  A show to watch for” Stage Whispers

President Wilson in Paris is a comedy thriller inspired by the films of Alfred Hitchcock.  President Wilson and his wife Edith are visiting Paris to attend a Peace Conference when an intruder appears in their hotel room, and throws up all sorts of questions about the President and his wife.  Are they really who they seem to be?  What exactly are they up to?

As the plot thickens, the action switches between Sydney and Paris, keeping the audience guessing until the final minutes of the performance.

The production is directed by Jennifer Hagan, who describes the play as “a terrific beguiling comedy thriller with unexpected twists and turns, a marvellous vehicle for three profile actors who know their comedy”.

“A pitch black, hilarious comedy, a highly ingenious, thoroughly riveting piece of theatre” Sunday Telegraph

TICKETS ON SALE at BASS 131 246 OR www.bass.net.au. 

What:                           President Wilson in Paris

Director:                       Jennifer Hagan

Producer:                     Christine Harris 

Writer:                         Ron Blair

Set Designer:               Jamie Clennett

Lighting Designer:         Michele Preshaw

Where:                         Dunstan Playhouse

When:                          Monday 26 September to Saturday 1 October, 2005.

Over the past several years, the Howard government has passed a series of dangerous new laws. These laws have undermined our basic legal and democratic rights.

Now the Government wants to go even further. But this time, there’s a hitch. The government wants to pass a new law that is forbidden by our Constitution - so they need the States to do it for them.

www.getup.org.au/campaign/StopPreventativeDetention

On Tuesday 27 September, the State Premiers and Territory Chief Ministers will be asked by the Howard Government to introduce an unprecedented and dangerous new regime of “preventative” detention.

This new regime will allow State and Territory Police Forces to detain people without charge and without even appearing before a judge for up to two weeks.

History teaches us that laws like these weaken the very foundations that keep us democratic. The Australian constitution forbids the Government from detaining people for more than 48 hours without judicial authority. Even Phillip Ruddock admits that, if this preventative detention regime became Federal law, the High Court would probably strike it down. That is why he is now asking the States to do his dirty work for him.

The threat of terrorism requires new and innovative responses by Federal and State governments. But violating the spirit of our Constitution and our basic legal safeguards isn’t innovative - it’s lazy and dangerous.

The Labor State and Territory leaders now face a critical test of leadership. They’ve been doing a lot of chest thumping, trying to look tough; while also saying that they want to safeguard democratic rights. But on this issue, they can’t have it both ways. Today, GetUp is asking them to make a choice.

Email your State or Territory leader now, and tell them to reject the Federal Government’s dangerous request:

www.getup.org.au/campaign/StopPreventativeDetention

The State Premiers have until Tuesday to make their choice. There’s still time, so please spread the word.

Flying Penguin Productions Presents 

Translations

By Brian Friel

Presented as part of the Holden Street Theatres’ Directors’ Choice ‘05 Season.

Recently nominated by The National Theatre, London’s Board of Review, as one of the 25 most significant plays of the 20th Century, Translations is a gripping and moving drama about a vanishing community on the brink of irrevocable change.

“Brian Friel’s finest play, his most deeply involved in Ireland but also the most universal: haunting and hard, lyrical and erudite, bitter and forgiving” The Times

Set amidst the turbulent Ireland of the 1830s, Translations takes place in a Hedge School in the town of Baile Beag in County Donegal.  In a nearby field, British troops have begun to map and rename the entire country – translating the local Gaelic language and place names into English – with far-reaching and unforeseen consequences.

Translations is a contemporary classic about the power and limitation of language and its relationship to memory, history, identity and love. It was first performed in 1980 in a production that launched the careers of Hollywood stars Liam Neeson and Stephen Rae.

“An authentic masterpiece” The Daily Telegraph

Brian Friel is widely acknowledged as Ireland’s greatest living playwright and his work has been performed continuously around the world for over 40 years.  His most famous plays include Dancing at Lughnasa, The Faith Healer and The Freedom of the City.

Translations is produced by, and is the directing debut of David Mealor (Producer of acclaimed productions Killer Joe, The Duck Shooter and 4.48 Psychosis, and Adelaide Critics Circle 2004 Nominee for Outstanding Individual Achievement) and features  an all-star South Australian cast including William Allert, Michaela Cantwell, Elena Carapetis, Lizzy Falkland, Patrick Frost, John Kelly, Andrew Martin, Dominic Pedlar, Geoff Revell, Stephen Sheehan and Rory Walker, with the music of award-winning local band The Audreys; set and costume by Kerry Reid; and lighting by Geoff Cobham.

The Adelaide Festival Centre is supporting Flying Penguins Productions in true development of this work.

:: One Country, Two Cultures :: One Family, Two Brothers ::
:: One Love, Two Languages ::    Don’t miss this moving production.

What:  Translations

Where: Holden Street Theatres 34 Holden St Hindmarsh (next to soccer stadium)   

              Free Parking available

When: 24 September to 8 October, Wednesday to Saturday

             Previews 22 & 23 September

Tickets: Venue *Tix 08 82258888 or  www.venuetix.com.au

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My Unbelievable House is an experimental presentation exploring movement, sound, light and visual imagery using the Adelaide Centre for the ARTS building as stage, canvas and instrument.

Featuring Adelaide Centre for the ARTS 2^nd Year dancers along with students and graduates of AC Arts and the Elder Conservatorium this original performance is a wonderful adventure, performed promenade style through the Dame Roma Mitchell building on Light Square.

Utilising everything form venetian blinds to ping pong balls this is wonderfully inventive and involving work. The performers are wonderful to watch and the live musical accompaniment brings another great dimension.

I loved this show and highly recommend it.

Tickets are $15 (no concession).

Bookings preferred but tickets are available at the door

– phone (08) 8463 5005.