There's something special about Aussie rural country towns. They all share some characteristics but they also each have their own treasured, unique traditions and private aspirations for their future, and a pride in their particular identity.

 This is a remarkable and very timely and pertinent play, expertly staged and directed by Libby Drake and masterfully (mistressfully?) acted by a very fine, large cast.

I have heard many performances of this great work over the years, starting with Barenboim’s of the 1960s. But Levit’s gave me a new insight into it.

70 events, 10 world premieres, 14 Australian premieres, 18 events exclusive to Adelaide over 17 beautiful days and nights.

The South Australian Minister for the Arts, Jack Snelling just announced that Neil Armfield AO and Rachel Healy have been appointed co-artistic directors for the Adelaide Festival of Arts for 2017, 2018 and 2019.

Crowdfunding organisation Pozible launched its latest city-specific initiative, the Adelaide Edit, earlier today.