The 2025 Adelaide Festival is already generating excitement with the announcement of three standout performances: the opera Innocence by Australian director Simon Stone, Club Amour from the legendary German dance company Tanztheater Wuppertal, and the world premiere of A Quiet Language by Australian Dance Theatre (ADT) in celebration of its 60th anniversary.
Brett Sheehy AO, the Festival’s Artistic Director, highlighted the significance of these productions, noting their international acclaim and artistic excellence. He expressed gratitude to his predecessors for securing these shows, particularly praising Simon Stone’s work, which has captivated audiences globally since his breakout piece, The Cherry Orchard. Stone’s Innocence will make its exclusive Australian debut at the Festival, after successful runs in Europe and the U.S. The opera, set in Helsinki, explores the dark secrets that emerge during a wedding reception. The musical score, by Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho, will be performed by the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, alongside an international cast.
Dance enthusiasts have much to anticipate with Club Amour, which marks the return of Pina Bausch’s Tanztheater Wuppertal to Adelaide. This production unites Bausch’s iconic Café Müller with two works by Boris Charmatz, offering a powerful exploration of love and desire.
Finally, ADT’s A Quiet Language promises to be a highlight of the Festival, blending the company’s pioneering spirit with contemporary themes. Artistic Director Daniel Riley describes the piece as a reflection on the company’s rich history and its connection to culture and country, particularly on Kaurna land.
Minister for Arts Andrea Michaels expressed her support for these extraordinary performances, noting the government’s commitment to bringing world-class art to South Australia.
Tickets for these performances go on sale from Monday, 26th of August, with more details available following the Festival’s full program launch on 4th of November. Don’t miss out on what promises to be a remarkable showcase of global and local talent at the 2025 Adelaide Festival.
2025 Adelaide Festival
28th of February to 16th of March, 2025
Hero image: Pina Bausch’s legendary Tanztheater Wuppertal returns to Adelaide with Club Amour, uniting two icons of the dance world – Pina Bausch, and Boris Charmatz. Photo credit: Oliver Look. Image courtesy: Berliner Festspiele
