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Do you like action, adventure and adrenalin? You can get all of that, without any of the risk, at the Banff Mountain Film Festival in Adelaide this weekend. Other picks include Zephyr Quartet’s exploration of light and dark at the Queen’s Theatre, the Game of Rhones wine battle, Velo-fringe fun and actress Miriam Margolyes’ final performances in Neighbourhood Watch.
Velo-fringe
Continuing its celebration of all things two-wheeled, Velo-fringe has a variety of events on over the weekend. Activities include Bikes and Baristas, a celebration of cyclists and their love for coffee, in Ebenezer Place; a cargo bike race for bikes of all shapes and sizes, including an obstacle course and speed racing; and the Barossa by Bike tour, celebrating the beautiful scenery and food the region has to offer. Full program online.
Neighbourhood Watch
Miriam Margolyes (Harry Potter, Dickens’ Women) stars in this “odd couple” tale penned by Australian playwright Lally Katz, which has seen the State Theatre Company of SA break its box office record. The story centres on the surprising friendship between a young woman and her neighbour Ana, an 80-year-old Hungarian-Australian widow played by Margolyes. The final performance of Neighbourhood Watch is at the Dunstan Playhouse on Saturday (May 24). Read InDaily’s review here.
The Banff Mountain Film Festival
The touring Banff Mountain Film Festival comes to Adelaide’s Capri Theatre on Saturday, screening two-and-a-half hours worth of mountain-themed short films. You can expect to see some of the most wild and remote areas of the world as seen through the eyes of climbers, paddlers, mountain-bikers, snowboarders and skiers. The films were chosen from more than 300 that screened during Canada’s annual Banff Mountain Festival. Two sessions will be available at 3.30pm and 7.30pm.
A Delicate Situation
An ancient Malaysian myth about the vampire ghost of a woman who died in childbirth inspired this dance-theatre work by South Australian choreographer Lina Limosani. A Delicate Situation incorporates classic theatre story-telling techniques with beautiful costumes, object manipulation, puppetry, shadow play and dance to explore ideas associated with death and its aftermath. It’s being performed at the Adelaide Festival Centre’s Space Theatre from May 22-24. Read InDaily’s interview with Limosani here.
Zephyr Quartet – Between Light
A visual and sonic journey all within the historic walls of the Queen’s Theatre? Why not? South Australia’s Zephyr Quartet has joined forces with light designer Geoff Cobham to present Between Light, an exploration of the ideas of light and dark. The concerts feature new works by five leading Australian jazz composers. Tonight’s show is already sold out but there are tickets left for Saturday and Sunday; limited seating capacity means bookings are essential. (Photo: Sam Oster)
Game of Rhones
Wine is coming! This warning from the promoters of wine event Game of Rhones heralds the arrival of a battle of the classic grape varieties of the Rhone Valley in France. Taking place from 1-6pm on Saturday at Published Arts House in Cannon Street, the event will see participants able to vote for their favourites in the clash of the best local and interstate wine producers. There will be wine from labels such as Shaw & Smith, Torbreck and Voyager Estate, as well as food from local food truck Delectaballs.
Admission: One Shilling
Patricia Routledge, probably best-known to most as Hyacinth Bucket (Bouquet) in TV’s Keeping Up Appearances, is in Adelaide this weekend for three performances with concert pianist Piers Lane of the musical theatre show Admission: One Shilling. The work tells the real-life story of piano virtuoso Myra Hess, who produced a series of concerts at London’s National Gallery during World War II in the belief that music had the power to lift the human spirit. Admission: One Shilling is at the Festival Theatre tonight and tomorrow (May 23 and 24).
Ngintaka exhibition
This touring songline at the South Australian Museum is described as a multi-layered exhibition featuring paintings by leading APY lands artists, as well as song, story, dance, painting, carving, basketry sculpture, audio and a 360-degree film installation. Ngintaka is showing on the ground floor of the SA Museum until June 22.
Nexus Live
Nexus Live is presenting a collaboration tonight (Friday) between Australian singers Frank Yamma and David Bridie. Yamma’s rich voice and honest lyrics make for a spine-tingling performance, while Bridie’s soulful sound is known to many through his work in Not Drowning, Waving and My Friend The Chocolate Cake. Doors open at 8pm for the gig at Nexus Multicultural Arts Centre.
Thief of Time
The world premiere of Terry Pratchett’s Thief of Time is being presented at Adelaide’s Bakehouse Theatre, with a preview tonight (Friday) and opening night on Saturday. An adaption by Unseen Theatre Company’s Pamela Munt, it tells the tale of two sons left to manage the flow of time – but one is trying to steal it while the other attempts to make it tick. Performances tick off at 8pm.
The Zep Boys
Cover bands can be hit or miss, and it’s certainly the former for rock ’n’ roll act The Zep Boys, whose career spans three decades. The Zep Boys will play two nights of Led Zeppelin tributes – including favourites such as “Stairway to Heaven” and “Ramble On” – tonight (Friday) and Saturday at The Gov. Doors at 7.30pm.
Kegelstatt Ensemble
Elder Hall, one of Adelaide’s most intimate concert venues, plays host to the Kegelstatt Ensemble in a performance revelling in the beauty of little-known English music from the 20th century. Titled Evolution and Revolution, the concert explores how the transforming world impacted on music. The performance is a one-off, starting at 3pm on Sunday.
Loves & Hours
This comedy about life and love centres on newly divorced empty-nester Dan, whose friends think he needs a woman. But Dan is also preoccupied with other issues – including the fact that his teenage son is having an affair with a neighbour and his ex-wife has revealed she’s gay. Galleon Theatre is presenting Love & Hours at the Domain Theatre, Marion Cultural Centre (Oaklands Road), from May 23-24 and May 29-31.
Lysistrata by Aristophanes
Playing at Holden Street Theatres as part of the Festival Hellenika multi-disciplinary arts fest, this ancient Anthenian comedy sees a congress of women from all over Greece agreeing to stage a sex strike against their soldier men to stop the war between Sparta and Athens. This production is presented by Adapt Enterprises and performed by a lively ensemble of actors, stand-up comedians and musicians of varied levels of experience. It’s playing until May 31. Read InDaily’s review here.
Laneway
This weekend is your last chance to visit Laneway pop-up container bar in Hindley Street before it closes to the public ahead of a renovation which organisers say will see it re-opening in time for “Season III” in spring. We hear there will be closing down specials all night.
On screen
See InDaily’s reviews of the latest films screening in Adelaide:
The Babadook
The Zero Theorem
Healing
Bad Neighbours
Belle
Fading Gigolo
52 Tuesdays
The Other Woman
The Amazing Spider-Man 2
The Grand Budapest Hotel
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