A few of our favourite Fringe things

These are the shows from week one of the 2016 Adelaide Fringe that InDaily’s reviewers have awarded four and five-star reviews, including Velvet, Frank Woodley, Peter Helliar, Barbu and The Naked Magicians.

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Velvet ★★★★★
“Head back to a time when disco was the life and breathe of the night; glitter, sequins and glamour ruled.” Review

Echoes ★★★★★
“Hard-hitting, highly topical and a must-see for those who enjoy serious and intelligent theatre.” Review

The Bookbinder ★★★★★
“I’d say it’s the best show I’ve seen in my 17 years of going to Fringe.” Review

Adventure Rooms – The Mad Scientist ★★★★½
“Challenging and cleverly designed, Adventure Rooms: The Mad Scientist will satisfy puzzle lovers of all ages.” Review

The Naked Magicians ★★★★½
“They’re naked, they’re funny, and it’s magic – what more could you want in a Fringe show?” Review

A Night at the Musicals ★★★★½
“Starring Le Gateau Chocolat and Jonny Woo, this show brings glitter, laughs and plenty of surprises.” Review

Frank Woodley – Extra Ordinary ★★★★★
“Woodley’s facial expressions are hysterical, his body elastic, his timing superb, and his observations of human behaviour as sharp and funny as ever.” Review

The Element in the Room ★★★★★
“This ‘musical-comedy-road-movie’ proves that an appreciation of science is vital for everyone.” Review

The Bunker Trilogy – Agamemnon ★★★★★
“The Bunker Trilogy is drama to put on the must-see list.” Review

Theatresports – Clash of the Theatre Titans ★★★★½
“This is improvisation at its very best.” Review

Swing! The Beat that Shook the World ★★★★½
“This great show will reward anyone who appreciates quality music presented by excellent musicians.” Review

Arj Barker – Organic ★★★★
“Barker’s humour is ultimately of the laughing with you rather than at you kind.” Review

Barbu ★★★★
“Wild, hairy, raucous, risqué – and seriously great fun.” Review

Peter Helliar – One Hot Mess ★★★★
“Peter Helliar may have titled his show One Hot Mess but he gives an hour of stand-up that is anything but messy.” Review

Labels ★★★★
“Labels is a simply told, very personal invitation to life as ‘other’, and an insight into the lasting legacy of prejudice.” Review

The Road That Wasn’t There ★★★★
“Creatively impressive and outstandingly told, working with moods of enchantment and the downright spooky.” Review

Dr Who’s Midnight ★★★★
“Even members of the audience who have never seen a single Dr Who will be spellbound.” Review

This list does not include one-off shows or those whose Fringe season has now finished.

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<h1>A few of our favourite Fringe things</h1>

These are the shows from week one of the 2016 Adelaide Fringe that InDaily’s reviewers have awarded four and five-star reviews, including Velvet, Frank Woodley, Peter Helliar, Barbu and The Naked Magicians.

					
							Velvet ★★★★★ 
“Head back to a time when disco was the life and breathe of the night; glitter, sequins and glamour ruled.” <a href="http://indaily.com.au/arts-and-culture/adelaide-fringe/2016/02/17/review-velvet-will-leave-you-drunk-on-disco/">Review</a>
Echoes ★★★★★ 
“Hard-hitting, highly topical and a must-see for those who enjoy serious and intelligent theatre.” <a href="http://indaily.com.au/arts-and-culture/adelaide-fringe/2016/02/12/review-echoes/">Review</a>
The Bookbinder ★★★★★ 
“I’d say it’s the best show I’ve seen in my 17 years of going to Fringe.” <a href="http://indaily.com.au/arts-and-culture/adelaide-fringe/2016/02/15/review-the-road-that-wasnt-there-the-bookbinder/">Review</a>
<a href="http://indaily.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Bookbinder-Trick-of-Light-Theatre.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-225520 size-medium" src="https://indaily.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Bookbinder-Trick-of-Light-Theatre-480x288.jpg" alt="Bookbinder-Trick-of-Light-Theatre" width="480" height="288" /></a>
Adventure Rooms – The Mad Scientist ★★★★½ 
“Challenging and cleverly designed, Adventure Rooms: The Mad Scientist will satisfy puzzle lovers of all ages.” <a href="http://indaily.com.au/arts-and-culture/adelaide-fringe/2016/02/19/review-adventure-rooms-the-mad-scientist/" target="_blank">Review</a> 

The Naked Magicians ★★★★½ 
“They’re naked, they’re funny, and it’s magic – what more could you want in a Fringe show?” <a href="http://indaily.com.au/arts-and-culture/adelaide-fringe/2016/02/15/review-the-naked-magicians/">Review</a>
A Night at the Musicals ★★★★½ 
“Starring Le Gateau Chocolat and Jonny Woo, this show brings glitter, laughs and plenty of surprises.” <a href="http://indaily.com.au/arts-and-culture/adelaide-fringe/2016/02/17/review-a-night-at-the-musicals/">Review</a>
Frank Woodley – Extra Ordinary ★★★★★ 
“Woodley’s facial expressions are hysterical, his body elastic, his timing superb, and his observations of human behaviour as sharp and funny as ever.” <a href="http://indaily.com.au/arts-and-culture/adelaide-fringe/2016/02/17/review-frank-woodley-extra-ordinary/">Review</a>
The Element in the Room ★★★★★ 
“This ‘musical-comedy-road-movie’ proves that an appreciation of science is vital for everyone.” <a href="http://indaily.com.au/arts-and-culture/adelaide-fringe/2016/02/15/review-the-element-in-the-room/">Review</a>
The Bunker Trilogy – Agamemnon ★★★★★ 
“The Bunker Trilogy is drama to put on the must-see list.” <a href="http://indaily.com.au/arts-and-culture/adelaide-fringe/2016/02/16/review-the-bunker-trilogy-agamemnon/">Review</a>
Theatresports – Clash of the Theatre Titans ★★★★½ 
“This is improvisation at its very best.” <a href="http://indaily.com.au/arts-and-culture/adelaide-fringe/2016/02/16/review-theatresports-clash-of-the-theatre-titans/">Review</a>
Swing! The Beat that Shook the World ★★★★½ 
“This great show will reward anyone who appreciates quality music presented by excellent musicians.” <a href="http://indaily.com.au/arts-and-culture/adelaide-fringe/2016/02/17/review-swing-the-beat-that-shook-the-world/">Review</a>
Arj Barker – Organic ★★★★ 
“Barker’s humour is ultimately of the laughing with you rather than at you kind.” <a href="http://indaily.com.au/arts-and-culture/adelaide-fringe/2016/02/19/review-arj-barker-organic/" target="_blank">Review</a>
Barbu ★★★★ 
“Wild, hairy, raucous, risqué – and seriously great fun.” <a href="http://indaily.com.au/arts-and-culture/adelaide-fringe/2016/02/15/review-barbu-electro-trad-cabaret/">Review</a>
<a href="http://indaily.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Fringe-Barbu-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-225043 size-medium" src="https://indaily.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Fringe-Barbu-1-480x288.jpg" alt="Fringe---Barbu-1" width="480" height="288" /></a>
Peter Helliar – One Hot Mess ★★★★ 
“Peter Helliar may have titled his show One Hot Mess but he gives an hour of stand-up that is anything but messy.” <a href="http://indaily.com.au/arts-and-culture/adelaide-fringe/2016/02/19/peter-helliar-one-hot-mess/" target="_blank">Review</a>
Labels ★★★★ 
“Labels is a simply told, very personal invitation to life as ‘other’, and an insight into the lasting legacy of prejudice.” <a href="http://indaily.com.au/arts-and-culture/adelaide-fringe/2016/02/12/review-labels/">Review</a>
The Road That Wasn’t There ★★★★ 
“Creatively impressive and outstandingly told, working with moods of enchantment and the downright spooky.” <a href="http://indaily.com.au/arts-and-culture/adelaide-fringe/2016/02/15/review-the-road-that-wasnt-there-the-bookbinder/">Review</a>
Dr Who’s Midnight ★★★★ 
“Even members of the audience who have never seen a single Dr Who will be spellbound.” <a href="http://indaily.com.au/arts-and-culture/adelaide-fringe/2016/02/18/review-dr-whos-midnight/">Review</a>
This list does not include one-off shows or those whose Fringe season has now finished. 
<a href="http://indaily.com.au/arts-and-culture/adelaide-fringe/">Read more Fringe stories and reviews here</a>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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