The comic’s festival: Adelaide’s unique role in the national comedy scene

Offering a rare chance to collaborate and the perfect ground for creative development, Adelaide Fringe is an essential event in the calendar of both emerging and established comedians.

Fringe review: Lost in Translation

An energetic cast and a ham-fisted translation algorithm make for a celebration of nostalgia for some of our favourite films. ★★★½

Fringe review: Why John Howard REALLY sucked

If you’re a staunch Liberal supporter, a Murdoch press journalist or a fan of Kylie Gilles, it might be best to skip this Fringe show by political analyst-comedian Friendlyjordies. Everyone else should hurry up and see it. ★★★★ ½

Adelaide's live music scene "best in years" despite venues under threat

Several of Adelaide’s most iconic venues are under threat from developers, but the city’s live arts scene is the healthiest it has been in years, industry insiders say.

"The Rhino will not go extinct": Adelaide arts institution vows to start again

The operator of Adelaide comedy and arts institution the Rhino Room has vowed to find a new venue to maintain its longstanding tradition of cultivating and showcasing local artists.

Development plans put Rhino Room future in doubt

The future of Adelaide comedy and arts institution the Rhino Room is in doubt because of a massive hotel complex proposed for Frome Street.

City laughs: Local Adelaide comedy survey

There’s more to comedy in Adelaide than the national and international swill of Mad March, and we’ve found proof.