Paul Kitching – aka PK – from Fuller Brand Communication has been out and about enough over his 50+ years to still have his finger on the pulse for the best things to see, do and enjoy in our excellent state. Whilst we all know life starts at 50, we also know what we like right?! And yes, we are choosy about how we dedicate our precious spare time. With lots on offer, PK reckons these gems are all worthy…
Jack Maggs
Dunstan Playhouse
Fri Nov 15 – Mon Nov 30
Two of our state’s finest thespians in Mark Saturno and James Smith join fellow talented State Theatre actors for the stage adaption of this Peter Carey novel; it being a re-telling of the Charles Dickens classic ‘Great Expectations’. It’s 19th-century London where intrigue and mystery mix to deliver a world of ambition, secrets and unexpected alliances through a cavalcade of dazzling Dickensian characters… all in search of the truth.
The The (Ensouled World Tour)
Hindley Street Music Hall
Mon Nov 18
This is the day your life will surely change… when you see Matt Johnson deliver The The’s seminal ‘80s hits ‘This Is The Day’, ‘Uncertain Smile’ and more. It’s 30 years since this iconic new-wave underground pop outfit has been to Adelaide so don’t miss your chance to witness post-punk royalty as The The remains fresher than ever spanning a multitude of genres and topics, musing melodic synth pop with potent socio-political alt rock. What a show this promises to be!
RocKwiz Live: Never Mind the Buzzers
Her Majesty’s Theatre
Thu Dec 5
This is a guaranteed fun night out for musical trivia fans as Julia, Brian, Dugald and the RocKwiz OrKestra return to revel in the chaos and quizzery of RocKwiz LIVE. Get ready for a fantastic night of musical and comedic treats as selected audience members get to demonstrate their rock knowledge and sit alongside guest musicians for a magical night of music, trivia, surprises and more!
Steve Backshall OCEAN
Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Sat Jan 11
Steve Backshall, British naturalist, explorer, presenter and writer, best known for his television series DEADLY 60, brings his critically acclaimed live show OCEAN – a love letter to the most exciting environment on our planet – to our shores for the first time following three sold-out UK tours. Featuring stunts, experiments, cutting edge science and big screen footage from his two decades in TV, Backshall brings the icons of the Big Blue to life, live on stage.
The Flaming Lips
Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Thu Jan 30
The 2004 Big Day Out for me was all about discovering US psychedelic rockers The Flaming Lips. They were out of this world! Formed in Oklahoma City in 1983, The Flaming Lips have since become one of the most iconic, influential, unpredictable, and vital forces in alternative rock music. The multi award-winning alt icons will perform their 2002 seminal record ‘Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots’ in full plus cult classics from their stellar discography. It’s no surprise UK’s Q Magazine names The Flaming Lips one of the “50 Bands to See Before You Die.” Make sure you do!
And don’t miss…
Eric Idle Adelaide Festival Theatre Wed Nov 20
The Original Wailers The Gov Wed Nov 20
Tina Arena, Richard Marx Daryl Braithwaite, Kate Ceberano Seppeltsfield Winery Sat Nov 23
James Blunt Adelaide Entertainment Centre Mon Nov 25
The Cult 28 Hindley Street Music Hall Sun Nov 24
The Whitlams The Gov Fri Dec 6
Dan Sultan & The ASO Adelaide Festival Theatre Sat Dec 14