SA artist stars in AFLW Indigenous Round

Kaurna artist Gabriel Stengle's interpretation of the journey of the women's football community has taken the form of a Sherrin and her design will be on the balls during this weekend's AFLW Indigenous Round, and continuing next weekend.

Meet the man who brought Tina Turner to Australia

As we head into the final days of the highly-acclaimed TINA - The Tina Turner Musical, we speak to Paul Dainty, the man behind the musical.

Magic makers

There’s nothing quite like inspiring the creative minds of children and for those working behind the scenes on Adelaide-made kids’ television show Beep and Mort, they are given that honour every day.

A lifetime’s friendship, memorised in paint

A new exhibition of previously unseen works details a decades-long friendship between South Australian landscape artist David Dridan and internationally acclaimed performer Barry Humphries.

Lasting legacy

To celebrate the 100-year anniversary of James Ramsay’s birth in 2023, recipients of support from the James and Diana Ramsay Foundation talked about the lasting legacy of philanthropy.

By her hands

Used to style some of Adelaide’s most lavish homes, these vessels designed by Janna Schneebichler are amazingly created not in a studio, but a little home laundry.

From trip-hop to soul to aerial antics: WOMADelaide adds to 2024 line-up

WOMADelaide has revealed another 38 acts for 2024 – including a new show by the company behind feather-filled aerial spectacle Place des Anges – with significant changes also planned to the site after concerns this year about overcrowding.

The Adelaide Festival Centre celebrates 50 years

Almost everyone you talk to about the Adelaide Festival Centre has a story of the iconic epicentre for the South Australian arts scene. As the centre celebrates turning 50, here are a few of the special tales.

Taking the stage

Step onto the stage with performers Zoe Komazec and Stefanie Jones in a celebration of Mary Poppins, running throughout the month at the Adelaide Festival Centre.

A life in pots

The art and life of South Australian potter Milton Moon is celebrated in a new exhibition showcasing unique ceramic works from across his 60-year trailblazing practice.

Three minutes with Alexander Flood

Alexander Flood, one of Australia’s most creative young drummers, grew up in Adelaide and has been going to WOMADelaide since he was a child. He says playing at the world music festival in 2023 with his own band was a dream come true.

Three minutes with Parvyn Kaur Singh

Meet Parvyn Kaur Singh, a Punjabi-Australian singer best known for her work in the band The Bombay Royale. She’s performed globally since childhood with her father Dya Singh and has trained in classical Indian music and dance.

A stitch in time

Special pieces of stage history belonging to the State Theatre Company of South Australia could be yours this month, with the wardrobe department throwing open their racks and offering hundreds of costumes for sale in a very special – and rare – event.

State Opera’s leading ladies

As we approach the inaugural Gilbert & Sullivan Festival, SALIFE catches up with Cherie Boogart, Jessica Dean, Alexandra Scott, Fiona McCardle and Desiree Frahn from the State Opera of South Australia.

Menu exhibition serves up a slice of Adelaide’s social history

Menus from some of Adelaide’s most iconic restaurants ­– including Mistress Augustine’s, Nediz Tu, The Magic Flute and Pheasant Farm – form part of a new Sweet and Savoury exhibition at the State Library.

Musical review: Come From Away

This uplifting musical about a small town that helped thousands of passengers left stranded by the 9/11 terrorist attacks apparently receives a standing ovation every time it is performed ­– and opening night at Her Majesty’s Theatre was no different.

Film review: EO

A director’s love for animals and nature drives this unusually beautiful film following a Polish donkey on a road trip after his circus closes.

French connection

She comes from a long line of performers but Adelaide singer Louise Blackwell has forged her own creative path, inspired by a love affair with France.

Fringe review: Come Together – The Beatles Rock Show

This uplifting hour of well-known Beatles tunes is delivered with theatrical flair, musical punch and, importantly, feeling. It’s not just a tribute show but also great entertainment.

In your head: seeing the funny side of mental health

Two psychiatrists walk into a bar… and then hit the mike for stand-up routines unlike any others at this year’s Fringe. Adelaide doctor and funny man Dr Kim Le and Kiwi Dr Joanna Prendergast present two very different comedy acts based on observations from their professional lives.

‘Our stories matter’: Women to watch at Adelaide Fringe

On the back of sell-out Edinburgh Fringe seasons, three female performers are bringing compelling solo shows to Adelaide that reflect the diversity and power of women’s stories.

Portraits from the pandemic

A new exhibition of vivid realist portraits by Adelaide-based artist Daniel Connell highlights the struggles faced by many temporary visa holders during the COVID pandemic, as well as the contribution migrants make to the community.

Electric Skies: ‘It’s a beautiful dance’

Let your senses and imagination come alive as you surrender to the beauty of Electric Skies – that’s the advice Electric Fields musician and visual artist Zaachariaha Fielding has for audiences attending Adelaide Fringe’s 2023 drone spectacle.

Celebrations as Adelaide Festival Centre turns 50

The Adelaide Festival Centre will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a special concert and the launch of a new podcast featuring interviews with artists such as Robyn Archer, William Barton and Todd McKenney.

Film review: The Fabelmans

A cinematic memoir about a young Steven Spielberg discovering his power behind a camera reveals some home truths.

In the studio with Bernadette Klavins

In her Norwood studio space, sculptor Bernadette Klavins digs deep into her family history – and humankind’s relationship with the earth.

Book extract: FIRE

Margi Prideaux and her husband lost their home and farm when the Black Summer fires ripped across Kangaroo Island. Her new book ­shares the experience of her devastated community, and also carries a stark warning about climate-change apathy.

Gamepieces is a politically charged feast for the senses

Book extract: Whispering Wire

Intrigued by the story behind the 3200km-long Overland Telegraph Line, author Rosamund Burton set out to trace its path through the heart of Australia – beginning with a gruelling bike ride from Adelaide to the outback SA town of Farina.

In the studio with Liam Fleming

A quiet cul de sac in Adelaide’s West End has become a haven for local glassmakers like Liam Fleming, whose more recent work was born from playful experimentation.