Thunder from Down Under: Our picks from Adelaide Fringe

Cabaret

Fringe Wives Club: Glittery Clittery

Assemby Roxy, 1–26 Aug, not 13, 8:50pm

"This show knocks it out of the park. It is a raunchy, sassy, feminist call-to-arms."

Midnight Marauders

Assembly Checkpoint, various dates 2-26 Aug, 11:30pm

"Carla Lippis mixes energetic songs—backed by her tight band—with dry humour, and introduces a range of acts to the stage."

Yummy

Assembly Roxy, 1–26 Aug, not 8, 14, 21, 9:40pm

"A variety spectacular that questions the gender binary and turns preconceived notions of 'drag' on its head."

 

Comedy

Josh Glanc: Karma Karma Karma Karma Chamedian

Underbelly, Bristo Square, 1–26 Aug, not 13, 5:30pm,

"Absurd, dynamic sketch comedy, furnished with props, costumes and musical cues, and infused with warmth and care."

The Travelling Sisters: Toupé

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 1–27 Aug, not 15, 6:15pm, 

"In each grotesque caricature they perform, they find something vulnerable, resilient or triumphant to share with the audience."

Demi Lardner: I Love Skeleton

Assembly George Square Studios, 1-26 August, not 13, 8:05pm

"She's a master of character work, in this show effortlessly switching between human and animal."

 

Music

Ukulele Death Squad

Leith Depot, 9pm, 3–12 Aug, not 4, 6, 10, 11

"The sheer talent and vivacious nature of the boys is clearly apparent as they dance, croon and play their way into the audience's hearts."

 

Kids

The Bean Counter

Gilded Balloon Teviot, 18–26 Aug, 12:45pm

"While the concept is modest, Cooper has the theatrical skills to make it excruciating."