Adelaide's Menagerie

With a mixture of comedy, sci-fi and theatre, these animal-themed shows will be taking centre stage at the Adelaide Fringe

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Rabbits on a Red Planet illustration by Lauren Hunter
Published 05 Feb 2024

FUR BABY, OR: THE LAST CHILD WEARS FUR

The Jade, until 27 February

A Marlene Dietrich classic with Sylvia Brécko, who will tell amusing stories about people and their dogs with a spice of cabaret and comedy. 

Rabbits On A Red Planet – A New Australian Sci Fi Musical

Goodwood Theatre and Studios, until 10 March

Making its Fringe debut, this new Australian sci-fi musical is based on a perilous journey as a crew of three experience a newly transformed Mars with an abundance of discoveries. An adventure to space and help from an ambitious trillionaire, what problems will they encounter?

 

Amazing Drumming Monkeys – 20 Year Anniversary Show 

The Garden of Unearthly Delights, until 17 March

The successful show for families with young kids is back for another season, celebrating 20 years. With a variety of segments including puppetry, live music and heart-warming themes, it’s a family-friendly show that features amazing drumming monkeys! What in the world!? 

The Boy with The Golden Fox

Don Pyatt Hall, until 16 March

Escaping the Wommolly’s ruin through the woods, come along and experience Ewing and the Golden Fox’s heartfelt journey to their home where they discover new friendships. The show also features original musical numbers and an orchestral score, leaving audiences guessing what will happen next on this magical and captivating adventure. 

 

Don’t Touch Me! A tale of cats and hugs

The Garage International @ Scots, until 10 March

A middle-aged man, also known as Wilson, shares his personal tales of experience and reflection. The unique storytelling is set around a trip made by Wilson to grab a coffee at a seaside café, when he sees someone bring a cat inside. Why does that bother Wilson? 

 


 

The Menagerie theme will also be featured at the Adelaide Airport with a life-size and interactive installation of the Menagerie of Characters, with musical buttons and an Adelaide Fringe jingle.

 

All illustrations by Lauren Hunter