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space to create...
Available facilities include a white cyclorama and green screen, a sound-proofed audio recording studio and a screening room where you can view the outcome of your day's work, or present to clients or investors. Please contact us for availability.
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We partner with a number of professional hire companies around Adelaide and can gladly help you organise your equipment hire.
Studio@BASEM3NT
Green-screen Cyclorama
The space also offers 3G-SDI coax and balanced XLR audio cabling to the A/V capture room.
We have a BlackMagic Cinema Camera (2.5k) and a Samsung EVO 240 GB high performance SSD, both of which are available for in-premise hire.
Control room and Audio recording booth
The recording booth is next door; it is a sound-conditioned recording space equipped with a RØDE NT2-A Condenser Microphone for crystal clear audio, ideal for voice-overs.
Screening Room
It is matched with an Onkyo TX-SR608 reciever and studio monitor speakers, which together, provide a truly immersive viewing experience.
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space to innovate...
Our tech workspace is where we innovate in the area of VR, working with the HTC Vive and Unity.
It's also a great ideation space.. Innovate with us!
Tech@BASEM3NT
Mobile and Cloud
Andrew is a certified Appcelerator Titanium Mobile development professional and we deliver courses (1 day for an introduction and 3 days for certification) on Titanium Mobile cross-platform mobile app development. Contact us if you're interested in engaging our technical services for your next project, or would like to attend one of our Titanium Mobile training courses.
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space to enjoy...
read more on Fringe'20, and order tix!
Events@BASEM3NT, Fringe 2015
Matthew Dames
Matthew Dames is a seasoned performer who plays frequently at Salamanca Market in Hobart, the Harvest Market and the Colonial Hotel in Launceston. His Contemporary Folk style is warm and sensitive drawing influence from Passenger, Luka Bloom and Dougie Maclean. Matthew's original debut album Cold Stars was released in December 2013.
His next album "Walk with Me" is due to be released in 2015. Matthew has performed at the Cygnet and National Folk Festivals, and will be performing at the 2014/15 Falls Festival at Marion Bay, as well as the Adelaide and Edinburgh Fringe Festivals in 2015.
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Nikki Rydon
Nikki has been creating, devising and performing theatre for the past 12 years, working with companies such as the Melbourne Playback Theatre Company as an actor and permanent ensemble member (2007-2012), OPE (Melbourne) and Roundangle (Melbourne). Most recent highlights are Potion (Melbourne Fringe Festival 2013), Kaleidoscope of Dreams (Museum of Singapore 2011), Tasting Treasure (Melbourne Food and Wine Festival 2011), and Edible Garden (MFWF 2010). In 2012 Nikki co-wrote, devised, produced and acted in No If’s or But’s (The Three of Us) performed in Adelaide. Currently Nikki works in Adelaide as a freelance actor, tutor, maker, producer and project manager.
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The Colloquy of JG and the Girl
‘It was not of her volition that the mind splintered and the world darkened’ – the Girl
This is the story of the bond between a grandmother and her granddaughter - the fondest of memories, the challenges of ripening age and the fractured, yet often hilarious, discourse of the twilight years. Traversing memories from Baghdad in the early 30’s, the high seas, native England and eventually settling in Australia in the 60’s, JG and the Girl invite you to enter their world wrapped in the passing of time. As the Girl traces the narrative of her own experience entwined with JG, she grapples with the inevitable role reversal, beckoning her to embrace her Gran in a whole new light.
Co-created by Nikki Rydon and Vanessa Chapple
Directed by Vanessa Chapple
Performed by Nikki Rydon
Hannaka Johnson
The Feather Collector is the mysterious and ethereal vocal project of Brisbane based vocalist and composer, Hannaka. Using a loop pedal and an improvised language, The Feather Collector is a means for transcending the mundane.
Devised as a vehicle to conjure feeling that moves beyond words, the vocalisations begin the breath and on ideas surrounding our cyclic existence. The Feather Collector weaves a web of sound, movement and passion in a not quite music, not quite dance, not quite performance art, not quite drone manner.
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Carnal+Bloom
The Feather Collector (performance artist) in collaboration with _f_k_ (audio-visual artist) will be cultivating a unique performance that stretches beyond the conventional borders of music, sound, movement and visual realms. Carnal+Bloom explores the nature of form and language and our perception of these. Germinating from an elemental voice and physique, this alliance of the organic and the electronic, seeks to manifest a ephemeral passage to an ethereal experience.
Fringe 2015: Mary-Ann Bloomfield
Visual Artist Mary-Anne Bloomfield will be exhibiting Transliminal at
Transliminal will be installed at
Transliminal
Mary-Ann seeks to create a nexus in elements of 18th and 19th century European portrait painting of children and the cultural imperialism of the ‘fairytale’, through transgressing the numinous and the abased. Exploring the position of ‘artist as purveyor of meaning’, her collage works for Transliminal exploit Daubist and Bricolage methods, evolving from her previous work in photomontage."The Order of Things" - found images, acrylic paint, Indian ink on canvas. 2014 (Mary-Anne Bloomfield)
Events@BASEM3NT, Fringe 2016
Melita Rowson
6 Degrees of Ned Kelly
Melita Rowston’s grandpa stole Ned Kelly’s bones!
Well ... that's what Rowston family folklore claims.
Melita journeys into Kelly country to uncover the truth. While examining the skeletons in her family’s closet, she meets a bunch of colourful characters who swear they're also connected to Ned Kelly - and will go to astonishing lengths to prove it!
Part TED talk, part comic monologue, Rowston explores a powerful national myth that continues to inspire Australians to do really stupid things. 6 Degrees of Ned Kelly: A journey into Australian tall-tale-telling at its finest.
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Matt Format
Retrostalgia
Interdimensional Glamour Hostess Matt Format introduces his tidy contemporary-retrostalgic concept creature called Nanaman, part Dada, part Womble, who'll teach you how to fold a fitted sheet, to love love and like yourself.
Format's visionary ability as a creator of atmospheres combined with audio visual will provoke, excite and challenge perceptions.
We're very excited to haul our floordrobe to BASEM3NT and we look forward to meeting you.
Shows are from Wednesday the 17th until Sunday the 21st of February, starting at 9pm.
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Casey Talbot delivers
a hilarious observational and improvisational take on the life of a 30-something man meeting the challenges of marriage, mortgages, mayhem and medicine.
BASEM3NT from Wednesday the 24th of February until Sunday the 28th, shows starting at 7:00pm.
In the tradition of comedy shows with puns in the title comes 'Kilian the Name Of'. Kilian David is a Sydney based comic, bringing his show to the Adelaide Fringe for the very first time. He's coming to Adelaide for the very first time and is way excited about that too.![Kilian]()
'Kilian the Name Of..' is an hour of solo sketches, interspersed with some stand-up. It was performed at the Sydney and Melbourne Fringe Festivals in 2015 as well as the Melbourne Comedy Festival in 2016.
It is partly a product of projects Kilian was involved in throughout 2015, taking part in the classes at Imro Theatre Sydney and writing with the Kvetch Set Sketch
'Kilian the Name Of..' will run atBASEM3NT from Wednesday the 24th of February until Sunday the 28th of February, starting at 9pm.
Helen is an Adelaide-based visual artist who will be exhibiting atBASEM3NT during the Adelaide Fringe.
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"In my art practice, I use my own constructed images as vehicles for showing meaning about things that are in my environment and in my head and heart with the intention that others might also connect with them."
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"My current work explores the theme of refugees – the trauma they experience due to war, poverty, dislocation, confinement and resettlement. I have called this body of work ‘Refugees/Refuge/Hope’.
Hope being what I think keeps a person strong in the face of adversity. I use colour, form and semi-abstract mark-making and motifs to represent the above."
"This topic is close to my heart as I believe that I can empathise with some of their problems as I am a migrant and some of my experiences run parallel to those experienced by refugees. Having taught refugee children and listened to stories told by refugee families has also helped me in this respect."
'Refugees/Refuge/Hope' will be installed atBASEM3NT from Sunday the 16th of February until Sunday the 3rd of March, from 2-4pm.
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Tumbleweedesque will play atBASEM3NT from Wednesday the 22nd of February until Saturday the 25th, and also the following week from Wednesday the 1st of March until Saturday the 4th of March, all shows starting at 5:30pm.
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FACT – it’s the largest in the world. One hundred metres of pink material later, Karmai the giant pink worm puppet is born! It spawned a worm festival, celebrity Worm Kings, and saved a town. Then Karmai disappeared. Now Melita Rowston journeys into worm country to find it.
Accompanied by foul-mouthed puppets wrangled by Benito Di Fonzo, she worm-watches in paddocks, worships a giant concrete worm and meets quirky locals whose lives were transformed by the pink puppet.
The Giant Worm Show will play atBASEM3NT from Wednesday the 22nd of February until Saturday the 25th, and also the following week from Wednesday the 1st of March until Saturday the 4th of March, all shows starting at 7pm.
“In Cold Blood meets The Muppets” - The Brag
"General ridiculousness and all-round hilarity” - Sydney Scoop
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This hilarious & heartfelt original work is by no means an impersonation show. Join Bette as she takes you on a hilarious, semi-autobiographical journey of self discovery on her personal quest to define & refine what it takes to become the next great diva.
It is 50 minutes of fun jam-packed with compelling storytelling, song, dance, iconic silverscreen film re-imaginings &, of course, a beautiful showgirl (because after all, "Behind every great diva is a beautiful showgirl.. Upstaged").
Becoming Bette will play atBASEM3NT from Thursday the 23nd of February until Saturday the 25th, shows starting at 8:30pm.
Beating Heart
An executioner waits patiently in the execution chamber 45 minutes before he conducts his job. He sits and ponders his work and his life waiting, wondering if this task of his is right.
As he ponders this he comes to the realisation that he is unsure. Is he following through with his legally sanctioned task to uphold right and punish those who break the law or is he about to conduct judicial murder?
A new ethical and philosophical quandary by Adelaide writer Simon Lancione![Casey Talbot]()
The Executioner will play atBASEM3NT from Wednesday the 1st of March until Saturday the 4th, and also for a second week from Wednesday the 15th of March until Saturday the 18th, with all shows starting at 8:30pm.
A street kid from way back Richard is making his transition from the ancient art of street theatre to the stage for the first time. With nonchalance and charisma Richard combines circus, comedy and physical theatre to entertain his audience.![Richiiird]()
A little bit of a mess in life and on the stage, it will take the help of the entire audience to get this train-wreck of a performance back on track.
A smash hit worldwide as a street performer Richard is often regarded as an original and eccentric performer, respected for both his abilities as a juggler and for what he is willing to say and do within a show - just to get a laugh.
Being his first stage show there aren't any star reviews or quotes to let you know that someone else has a high opinion of him. Unfortunately, you have to develop your own opinion on this guy.
Richiiird will run atBASEM3NT from Wednesday the 15th of March until Saturday the 18th of February, with shows starting at 5:30pm.
Mordechai Waterview: He comes to the Fringe with his show, throwing down his stable of International Guests. It's what he doesn't know and you find out that answers the question 'Who is Moredchai Waterview?'![Ewen]()
An absurdist black comedy one man stand up show questioning male identity, choices, #ing life....
'Who is Moredchai Waterview?' will run atBASEM3NT from Thursday the 16th of March until Saturday the 18th of March, with all shows starting at 7:00pm.
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Alan McElroy is Wingin' It will play atBASEM3NT from Wednesday the 21st of February until Friday the 23rd, and also the following week from Wednesday the 28thst of February until Friday the 2nd of March, all shows starting at 10:00pm.
UK-based musician, environmentalist and caffeine-addict Majk Stokes presents a witty collection of comedy songs and poems taking in such subjects as coffee, bees, vegetables and superheroes. He's coming to Australia for the first time this year to visit his sister in Melbourne, so he's decided to put on a show in Adelaide "because it's on the way".
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'One more cup of coffee and then we'll save the world' will play at
BASEM3NT from Wednesday the 21st of February until Saturday the 24th, and also the following week from Wednesday the 28th of February until Saturday the 3rd of March, shows starting at 7pm with extra 4pm matinees on each of the Saturdays.
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Bring your smartphone to this experimental work, where you will collaboratively decide on every movement. Using a web app, you can choose from a pre-selected list of movement fragments, or you can just make something up. How will the work evolve? What will be the work's themes? It's up to you!
'fragmental' will be performed atBASEM3NT from Wednesday the 21st of February until Saturday the 24th, shows starting at 5:40pm.
The truth can be a very funny thing. In his debut show, Jack Gramenz examines the lies we tell – about and to ourselves – the ones we tell to the world and the ones it tells back. Come see one of Australia's best young comics probing truth, fiction, and everything in between.![Jack]()
'The Truth About Jack Gramenz' will play atBASEM3NT from Wednesday the 21st of February until Saturday the 24th, and also for a second week from Wednesday the 28th of February until Saturday March the 3rd, with all shows starting at 8:30pm.
“Some of Australia's best undiscovered creative talent” – GQ Australia
Adorably awkward with a twist of gay, Justin Matson is Fatter Than You Think. Making his International fringe debut, Matson has been named "NYC's Funniest New Comedian" by Broadway Comedy Club, brings Adelaide a brand new stand-up special about his journey and struggle with body image. It's real, raw, and gayer than a small side salad.
'Fatter Than You Think' will run atBASEM3NT for three weeks, starting on Wednesday the 28th of February until Saturday the 3rd pf March, shows at 05:30pm, and then following up with two more weeks, Wednesday to Saturday, shows at 10:00pm.
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First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes pressure for the baby in the baby's carriage. A relationship is started over distance and to get to her a safety feature is a light and a whistle for attracting attention. Russell's hilarious debut hour will make lau![Russell]()
An absurdist black comedy one man stand up show questioning male identity, choices, #ing life....
'A Light and a Whistle' will run atBASEM3NT from Wednesday the 7th of March until Saturday the 10th of March, and also from Wednesday the 14th of March until Saturday the 17th of March, with all shows starting at 8:30pm.
"Plenty of laughs to be had" - Glam Adelaide
"There’s a lot to like" - RIP IT UP
A seemingly endless summer. Australian suburbia. And a shadow that arrives with the death of a friend. Unpacking the Aussie psyche around grief and loss, we look into the imaginary monsters we create and the real monsters we struggle with. What happens if we name them – bring them out into the light – and call them to account? Speak of the Devil.![Ewen]()
Important information: Trigger Warning - Suicidal Themes
'Speak of the Devil' will run atBASEM3NT from Wednesday the 7th of March until Saturday the 10th of March, and also from Wednesday the 14th of March until Saturday the 17th of March, with all shows starting at 5:30pm.
Whether you are a gym junkie or the thought of group exercise makes you cringe, you will love this event! Not your regular exercise class, 'Rise & Shine' is a workout for the body AND the mind where you will be led through different physical movements whilst your mind is taken on a journey you won't soon forget.
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In today's busy world, we sometimes dedicate time and energy to keeping our physical bodies in shape but don't often give that same attention to keeping our minds healthy. This event offers an introduction to doing both...at the same time! Affectionately known as 'mindfulness for those who hate sitting still', it will leave you feeling refreshed, reinvigorated, and ready to attack the day as well as some of your inner demons.
Wear comfortable clothes and prepare to sweat!
Important information: Basic physical movement required for participation.
'Rise and Shine' will run atBASEM3NT on Saturday the 24th of February at 10:00am and also on Saturday the 3rd of March, with two sessions starting at 08:00am and 10:00am.
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'Age of Wonder' will play atBASEM3NT from Thursday the 15th of February until Saturday the 2nd of March, all shows starting at 7:00pm.
"Plenty of laughs to be had" - Glam Adelaide
"There’s a lot to like" - RIP IT UP
A cathartic, comedic elegy.![Dion Arnold]()
'My Grandmother's M.A.I.D.' will play atBASEM3NT on Friday the 16th of February and Saturday the 17th of February at 8:30pm, and from Thursday the 21st of February until Saturday the 23rd of February, shows starting at 4:00pm.
**** - "A heartwarming & heartbreaking story. Exuberent & shameless" EdmontonFringe.ca
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'Temporary' will play atBASEM3NT from Thursday the 21st of February until Saturday the 23rd of February, shows starting at 8:30pm.
"Energy filled the stage and characterisation of relatable office characters had everyone in a fit" - Theatre Travels.
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'Too Much' will play atBASEM3NT from Thursday the 21st of February until Saturday the 23rd of February, shows starting at 10:00pm.
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'Worldline Corporations' will play atBASEM3NT on Friday the 22nd of February at 5:30pm, and on Saturday the 23rd of February, shows starting at 1:00pm and 5:30pm.
*Worldline Corporations is an immersive audio-visual experience. Time travel and fulfillment of science fiction fantasies not guaranteed*
Find out for yourself why they've become an instant hit with audiences as they've mused over everything from the dangers of a communist regime to an old dog's gambling habit. Coming off a successful run at Bris Funny Fest, these two are still relatively new to comedy but have been carving a name for themselves up in the Sunshine State.
Performing for five nights only, we're taking the heat so you can get in the kitchen! Bon appetit?![Daniel Dennis]()
'Now We're Cooking!' will play atBASEM3NT from Thursday the 28th of February until Saturday the 2nd of March, all shows starting at 5:30pm.
WORD PERSON. noun [wurd pur-suh n] An individual seeking approval/financial gain through words and phrasing.
Example A: a promotional poem (in 50 words or less, no exceptions):
Sticks and stones will break his bones but words will never hurt him. Unless of course, those words are jokes and no one else has heard them. To have a limerick as a blurb might seem out of place, the only problem with this rhyme is I've run out of![Peter James]()
'Word Person' will play atBASEM3NT from Thursday the 7th of March until Saturday the 9th of March, all shows starting at 7:00pm.
"Sharp as a tack and genuinely very funny" - The Advertiser
In his first stand up show: 'I have a show! Come see me!', he jokes about office life, awkward sex, his run in with the cops for zig-zagging between lanes, and his crazy family. Plus, expect some musical comedy and some sick licks on his electronic keyboard!![Patrick Golamco]()
'I have a show! Come see me!' will play atBASEM3NT from Thursday the 7th of March until Saturday the 9th of March, all shows starting at 8:30pm.
"Slightly better than hugging a homeless man!" - Audience member at an open mic
"I felt appreciated" - Recently hugged homeless man
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'Age of Wonder' will play atBASEM3NT from Thursday the 15th of February until Saturday the 2nd of March, all shows starting at 7:00pm.
"Plenty of laughs to be had" - Glam Adelaide
"There’s a lot to like" - RIP IT UP
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Enjoy watching funny, quirky and sometimes plain spooky films produced the world over through the 48hour film project.
Featuring some of Adelaide’s finest 48hour films!
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‘Films Under the Vines’ is an ideal way to spend a relaxed Friday eve with friends, at the end of Featherstone Place, just off Gawler Place near Rundle Mall in the city.
Enjoy an evening under the vines, viewing films, and sipping wines! It's a FREE event with thanks to SPLASH Adelaide. Click on the flyer to get more info at our Facebook events page!
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Presented by
Enjoy watching funny, quirky and sometimes plain spooky films produced the world over through the 48hour film project.
Featuring some of Adelaide’s finest 48hour films!
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‘Films Under the Vines’ is an ideal way to spend a relaxed Friday eve with friends, at the end of Featherstone Place, just off Gawler Place near Rundle Mall in the city.
Enjoy an evening under the vines, viewing films, and sipping wines! It's a FREE event! Click on the flyer to get more info at our Facebook events page!
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Jadumani (Jadu) Singh and
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Jadu was born in India and Don in Scotland. While Jadu and his family only came to Australia about 13 years ago, Don arrived many years previously when he was just 5 years old. Both men live permanently in Adelaide.
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They have travelled and previously exhibited work of their journeys. Their first exhibition together was part of SALA 2015.
This exhibition depicts their quirky view on Australia.
on Don’s works..
on Jadu’s works:
Oztraya, My Home will be installed atBASEM3NT from Saturday the 30th of July until Thursday the 11th of August, (opening hours: weekends from 12:00-15:00, Weekdays from 11:00 - 16:00).
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In 2006 I began studies at Adelaide Central School of Art. My interest turned from painting, to drawing and sculpture, and in particular ‘bricolage’. In the visual arts bricolage is defined as the construction or creation of a work from a diverse range of things that happen to be available.
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With a lifelong awareness and interest in environmental and ecological issues, I began making
pieces using already existing and discarded materials to comment meaningfully on the many
relevant global and spiritual issues that particularly interested me.
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In addition I found the beauty and elegance of skeletal shapes combined with sometimes
incongruous or enigmatic materials imbued a new life into what was essentially death.
The results of reinterpreting these bones often became humorous and whimsical.
'bricolage' will be installed atBASEM3NT from Saturday the 13th of August until Sunday the 28th of August, (opening hours: weekends from 12:00-15:00, Tuesday to Friday from 11:00 - 16:00).
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Corinna can be emailed or called to discuss your next project or event.BASEM3NT 's goal to be a highly valued partner to Adelaide and Australasian creative and innovative industries, providing high quality and affordable services and facilities.
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Casey Talbot
In Case Of Emergency
Casey Talbot delivers
a hilarious observational and improvisational take on the life of a 30-something man meeting the challenges of marriage, mortgages, mayhem and medicine.
Resonating with audiences’ young and old, Casey will leave you laughing! After a successful run of shows at the 2014 Adelaide Fringe Festival and 2015 Melbourne International Comedy Festival and the Sydney Fringe Festival, Casey is excited to return to Adelaide.
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Kilion David
Kilian the Name Of..
In the tradition of comedy shows with puns in the title comes 'Kilian the Name Of'. Kilian David is a Sydney based comic, bringing his show to the Adelaide Fringe for the very first time. He's coming to Adelaide for the very first time and is way excited about that too.
'Kilian the Name Of..' is an hour of solo sketches, interspersed with some stand-up. It was performed at the Sydney and Melbourne Fringe Festivals in 2015 as well as the Melbourne Comedy Festival in 2016.
It is partly a product of projects Kilian was involved in throughout 2015, taking part in the classes at Imro Theatre Sydney and writing with the Kvetch Set Sketch
'Kilian the Name Of..' will run at
Darcy O'Shea
Adelaide, Adelaide - How I love thee!
Adelaide - how I love thee - a study of Queen Adelaide, her love affair with Lord Howe, her city and our collective love affair with it.
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One person platform piece - history/love story/comedy/polemic.
Sovereignty, the monarchy and the real meaning of the Crown.
What school did you go to?
Darcy will perform atBASEM3NT on Tuesday the 1st of March and Wednesday the 2nd of March at 5pm.
One person platform piece - history/love story/comedy/polemic.
Sovereignty, the monarchy and the real meaning of the Crown.
What school did you go to?
Darcy will perform at
Helen Sidoryn
Refugees/Refuge/Hope
Helen is an Adelaide-based visual artist who will be exhibiting at
"In my art practice, I use my own constructed images as vehicles for showing meaning about things that are in my environment and in my head and heart with the intention that others might also connect with them."
"My current work explores the theme of refugees – the trauma they experience due to war, poverty, dislocation, confinement and resettlement. I have called this body of work ‘Refugees/Refuge/Hope’.
Hope being what I think keeps a person strong in the face of adversity. I use colour, form and semi-abstract mark-making and motifs to represent the above."
"This topic is close to my heart as I believe that I can empathise with some of their problems as I am a migrant and some of my experiences run parallel to those experienced by refugees. Having taught refugee children and listened to stories told by refugee families has also helped me in this respect."
'Refugees/Refuge/Hope' will be installed at
Events@BASEM3NT, Fringe 2017
Arielle
Tumbleweedesque
Arielle has finally gotten her life in order. After years of being a broke backpacker with a fear of commitment, she’s got a loving partner, a nice apartment, a stable career and two cats. But happiness is so passé.
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In her debut solo show, Arielle Conversi brings a hilarious mix of true stories about how quickly life can change and how getting it together isn’t always all its cracked up to be.
"Boisterous enthusiasm...Quite enjoyable" - Squirrel Comedy
"Boisterous enthusiasm...Quite enjoyable" - Squirrel Comedy
Melita Rowston's
The Giant Worm Show
1974: the tiny town of Korumburra, Victoria faces perilous decline until they capitalise on what they have bigger than anywhere else – a giant worm.
FACT – it’s the largest in the world. One hundred metres of pink material later, Karmai the giant pink worm puppet is born! It spawned a worm festival, celebrity Worm Kings, and saved a town. Then Karmai disappeared. Now Melita Rowston journeys into worm country to find it.
Accompanied by foul-mouthed puppets wrangled by Benito Di Fonzo, she worm-watches in paddocks, worships a giant concrete worm and meets quirky locals whose lives were transformed by the pink puppet.
The Giant Worm Show will play at
“In Cold Blood meets The Muppets” - The Brag
"General ridiculousness and all-round hilarity” - Sydney Scoop
Elizabeth Scales
Becoming Bette
What does it take to become the next big thing? The next iconic diva? Join this Brisvegas Bette, none other than Elizabeth Scales, as she leads you on a riotous journey with her "Empowering and insightful production" (★★★★ Kate Stark).
This hilarious & heartfelt original work is by no means an impersonation show. Join Bette as she takes you on a hilarious, semi-autobiographical journey of self discovery on her personal quest to define & refine what it takes to become the next great diva.
It is 50 minutes of fun jam-packed with compelling storytelling, song, dance, iconic silverscreen film re-imaginings &, of course, a beautiful showgirl (because after all, "Behind every great diva is a beautiful showgirl.. Upstaged").
Becoming Bette will play at
Becoming Bette is "Bold, strong, self-aware, kind, generous, spirited & unapologetic" (★★★★ Anywhere Fest).
Darcy O'Shea
A night with the stars
Looking for Ludwig's lost lantern, the changing nature of roadside litter, some thoughts on dawn and dusk, a digression into precession (necessarily short) and whether it is responsible for the quirky behaviour (alleged by some) of those born on the cusp of Sagittarius and Scorpius.
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Darcy will perform atBASEM3NT on Tuesday the 28th of February and Tuesday the 7th of March, with shows at 1:00pm and 5:00pm on both days.
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Beating Heart
Theatre Company
The Executioner
An executioner waits patiently in the execution chamber 45 minutes before he conducts his job. He sits and ponders his work and his life waiting, wondering if this task of his is right.
As he ponders this he comes to the realisation that he is unsure. Is he following through with his legally sanctioned task to uphold right and punish those who break the law or is he about to conduct judicial murder?
A new ethical and philosophical quandary by Adelaide writer Simon Lancione
The Executioner will play at
Richard Filby
Richiiird
A street kid from way back Richard is making his transition from the ancient art of street theatre to the stage for the first time. With nonchalance and charisma Richard combines circus, comedy and physical theatre to entertain his audience.
A little bit of a mess in life and on the stage, it will take the help of the entire audience to get this train-wreck of a performance back on track.
A smash hit worldwide as a street performer Richard is often regarded as an original and eccentric performer, respected for both his abilities as a juggler and for what he is willing to say and do within a show - just to get a laugh.
Being his first stage show there aren't any star reviews or quotes to let you know that someone else has a high opinion of him. Unfortunately, you have to develop your own opinion on this guy.
Richiiird will run at
Ewen Griffiths-Menzies
Who is Moredchai Waterview?
Mordechai Waterview: He comes to the Fringe with his show, throwing down his stable of International Guests. It's what he doesn't know and you find out that answers the question 'Who is Moredchai Waterview?'
An absurdist black comedy one man stand up show questioning male identity, choices, #ing life....
'Who is Moredchai Waterview?' will run at
Events@BASEM3NT, Fringe 2018
Alan McElroy
Alan McElroy is Wingin' It
NZ based Irish comedian Alan McElroy brings his new show “Wingin’ It” to Adelaide Fringe for the first time…EVER! As a busy MC, he relies on his quick wit and banter with the crowd to make each performance unique. FINALLY!! He gets to perform at the cream of the crop, GREATEST STAGE ON EARTH! The mighty Adelaide Fringe! A dream come true!
Alan McElroy is Wingin' It will play at
Majk Stokes
One more cup of coffee and then we'll save the world
UK-based musician, environmentalist and caffeine-addict Majk Stokes presents a witty collection of comedy songs and poems taking in such subjects as coffee, bees, vegetables and superheroes. He's coming to Australia for the first time this year to visit his sister in Melbourne, so he's decided to put on a show in Adelaide "because it's on the way".
'One more cup of coffee and then we'll save the world' will play at
Chris Chua
fragmental
Bring your smartphone to this experimental work, where you will collaboratively decide on every movement. Using a web app, you can choose from a pre-selected list of movement fragments, or you can just make something up. How will the work evolve? What will be the work's themes? It's up to you!
'fragmental' will be performed at
Cristina Lark
CAUTION: Deadline Ahead
You have goals, plans, a brilliant future ahead. But you also have Candy Crush, Facebook, and 1,035 unread emails that you decided now is a good time to sort. Welcome to Cristina’s brain, an entity of its own, with its own will, who’s convinced that the concept of time is an illusion and that it’s suddenly a great moment to read about it online.
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'CAUTION: Deadline Ahead' will be performed atBASEM3NT from Wednesday the 7th of February until Saturday the 10th of March, and also the following week from Wednesday the 14th of March until Saturday the 17th of March, with all shows starting at 7:00pm.
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'CAUTION: Deadline Ahead' will be performed at
Jack Gramenz
The Truth About Jack Gramenz
The truth can be a very funny thing. In his debut show, Jack Gramenz examines the lies we tell – about and to ourselves – the ones we tell to the world and the ones it tells back. Come see one of Australia's best young comics probing truth, fiction, and everything in between.
'The Truth About Jack Gramenz' will play at
“Some of Australia's best undiscovered creative talent” – GQ Australia
Justin Matson
Fatter Than You Think
Adorably awkward with a twist of gay, Justin Matson is Fatter Than You Think. Making his International fringe debut, Matson has been named "NYC's Funniest New Comedian" by Broadway Comedy Club, brings Adelaide a brand new stand-up special about his journey and struggle with body image. It's real, raw, and gayer than a small side salad.
'Fatter Than You Think' will run at
Russell Hartup
A Light and a Whistle
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes pressure for the baby in the baby's carriage. A relationship is started over distance and to get to her a safety feature is a light and a whistle for attracting attention. Russell's hilarious debut hour will make lau
An absurdist black comedy one man stand up show questioning male identity, choices, #ing life....
'A Light and a Whistle' will run at
"Plenty of laughs to be had" - Glam Adelaide
"There’s a lot to like" - RIP IT UP
Speak of the Devil
The Deep End
A seemingly endless summer. Australian suburbia. And a shadow that arrives with the death of a friend. Unpacking the Aussie psyche around grief and loss, we look into the imaginary monsters we create and the real monsters we struggle with. What happens if we name them – bring them out into the light – and call them to account? Speak of the Devil.
Important information: Trigger Warning - Suicidal Themes
'Speak of the Devil' will run at
Rise and Shine
Kyla Michelle
Whether you are a gym junkie or the thought of group exercise makes you cringe, you will love this event! Not your regular exercise class, 'Rise & Shine' is a workout for the body AND the mind where you will be led through different physical movements whilst your mind is taken on a journey you won't soon forget.
In today's busy world, we sometimes dedicate time and energy to keeping our physical bodies in shape but don't often give that same attention to keeping our minds healthy. This event offers an introduction to doing both...at the same time! Affectionately known as 'mindfulness for those who hate sitting still', it will leave you feeling refreshed, reinvigorated, and ready to attack the day as well as some of your inner demons.
Wear comfortable clothes and prepare to sweat!
Important information: Basic physical movement required for participation.
'Rise and Shine' will run at
Events@BASEM3NT, Fringe 2019
Russell Hartup
Age of Wonder
Big changes are happening in Russell's life: some good, some scary, all of it exciting. Change takes our lives into uncharted territory where it makes us or breaks us. Russell Hartup brings a hilarious show that turns our age of uncertainty into an age of wonder.
'Age of Wonder' will play at
"Plenty of laughs to be had" - Glam Adelaide
"There’s a lot to like" - RIP IT UP
Dion Arnold
My Grandmother's M.A.I.D.
With Canada's introduction of a medically assisted euthanasia program, 'My Grandmother's M.A.I.D.' is the story of a happily forever after-life. The tale of a comedian losing his righteously funny grandmother, to her own choice.A cathartic, comedic elegy.
'My Grandmother's M.A.I.D.' will play at
**** - "A heartwarming & heartbreaking story. Exuberent & shameless" EdmontonFringe.ca
Katie Lees
Temporary
Amy has found herself in another receptionist contract when she had vowed never to do it again. She smiles politely, makes the perfect cup of coffee and has a delightful phone manner. Her life is a rut of emails, mundane tasks and ridiculous colleagues. Until an office birthday cake leads her to question her routine and ponder the relevance of ergonomics in the workplace. Is this the beginning of her freedom or her decent into corporate oblivion? Created on the clock behind the reception desk in the tone of Bridget Jones meets The Office, 'Temporary' finds humour in the daily grind.
'Temporary' will play at
"Energy filled the stage and characterisation of relatable office characters had everyone in a fit" - Theatre Travels.
Eve Ellenbogen
Too Much
New Yorker Eve Ellenbogen has always been told she's a bit over-the-top: too loud, too emotional, too much... just like every other woman. Eve had always told herself she was immune to these social expectations, staying her Jewy, outspoken self, until she was forced to question everything... except for her d**k jokes. Those, she loves.
'Too Much' will play at
Amy McNickle
Worldline Corporations
Do you have what it takes to work in the Time-Travel sector? We want to hear from you! 'Worldline Corporations' is hosting an open recruitment event to showcase our new time-travel facilities. If you think you're resilient enough, come along and find out. Here at Worldline Corp. we have a dedicated team of scientists working to manipulate space-time for the greater good of humanity. We are looking for other like-minded people to join us as time-travel recruits. The past is a very delicate thing, and as such you will be put through your paces to ensure you are suitable for a position at our company. For more information please visit worldlinecorp.com.
'Worldline Corporations' will play at
*Worldline Corporations is an immersive audio-visual experience. Time travel and fulfillment of science fiction fantasies not guaranteed*
Daniel Dennis
Now We're Cooking!
Join Ethan Simiana (the Entree) and Dan Dennis (the Dessert) for an evening, in the metaphorical kitchen, as they cook up a whole lot of fun! Over the course of one hour, these two lovable comedians will take you through a two-course meal of the best that Brisbane has to offer.Find out for yourself why they've become an instant hit with audiences as they've mused over everything from the dangers of a communist regime to an old dog's gambling habit. Coming off a successful run at Bris Funny Fest, these two are still relatively new to comedy but have been carving a name for themselves up in the Sunshine State.
Performing for five nights only, we're taking the heat so you can get in the kitchen! Bon appetit?
'Now We're Cooking!' will play at
Peter James
Word Person
He may be young, but Peter James is no newbie when it comes to making people laugh. He's opened for some of Australia's finest comedians and now invites you to join him for an hour of wit, whimsy, stories and songs as Peter shows you that he's far more 'Main Event' than 'Opening Act'.WORD PERSON. noun [wurd pur-suh n] An individual seeking approval/financial gain through words and phrasing.
Example A: a promotional poem (in 50 words or less, no exceptions):
Sticks and stones will break his bones but words will never hurt him. Unless of course, those words are jokes and no one else has heard them. To have a limerick as a blurb might seem out of place, the only problem with this rhyme is I've run out of
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"Sharp as a tack and genuinely very funny" - The Advertiser
Patrick Golamco
I have a show! Come see me!
Patrick is a regular on the Sydney open mic scene, performs improv comedy, and studies sketch comedy and scriptwriting. He has been a finalist in several U.S. scriptwriting competitions that recognised his knack for capturing the absurd!In his first stand up show: 'I have a show! Come see me!', he jokes about office life, awkward sex, his run in with the cops for zig-zagging between lanes, and his crazy family. Plus, expect some musical comedy and some sick licks on his electronic keyboard!
'I have a show! Come see me!' will play at
"Slightly better than hugging a homeless man!" - Audience member at an open mic
"I felt appreciated" - Recently hugged homeless man
Events@BASEM3NT, Fringe 2019
Russell Hartup
Age of Wonder
Big changes are happening in Russell's life: some good, some scary, all of it exciting. Change takes our lives into uncharted territory where it makes us or breaks us. Russell Hartup brings a hilarious show that turns our age of uncertainty into an age of wonder.
'Age of Wonder' will play at
"Plenty of laughs to be had" - Glam Adelaide
"There’s a lot to like" - RIP IT UP
Events@BASEM3NT, Films under the Vines 2017
Presented by BASEM3NT and SPLASH Adelaide
Enjoy watching funny, quirky and sometimes plain spooky films produced the world over through the 48hour film project.
Featuring some of Adelaide’s finest 48hour films!
‘Films Under the Vines’ is an ideal way to spend a relaxed Friday eve with friends, at the end of Featherstone Place, just off Gawler Place near Rundle Mall in the city.
Enjoy an evening under the vines, viewing films, and sipping wines! It's a FREE event with thanks to SPLASH Adelaide. Click on the flyer to get more info at our Facebook events page!
Events@BASEM3NT, Films under the Vines 2019
Presented by BASEM3NT and the 48hr Films Project
Enjoy watching funny, quirky and sometimes plain spooky films produced the world over through the 48hour film project.
Featuring some of Adelaide’s finest 48hour films!
‘Films Under the Vines’ is an ideal way to spend a relaxed Friday eve with friends, at the end of Featherstone Place, just off Gawler Place near Rundle Mall in the city.
Enjoy an evening under the vines, viewing films, and sipping wines! It's a FREE event! Click on the flyer to get more info at our Facebook events page!
Events@BASEM3NT, SALA 2016
Jadumani (Jadu) Singh and
Don Oswald
Oztraya, My Home
Jadumani (Jadu) Singh & Don Oswald have known each other for nearly 12 years. They met while working together in Flinders Medical Centre Intensive & Critical Care Unit. Jadu is an ICU Doctor and Don is and ICU Registered Nurse. They became friends through a common interest in photography.
Jadu was born in India and Don in Scotland. While Jadu and his family only came to Australia about 13 years ago, Don arrived many years previously when he was just 5 years old. Both men live permanently in Adelaide.
They have travelled and previously exhibited work of their journeys. Their first exhibition together was part of SALA 2015.
This exhibition depicts their quirky view on Australia.
on Don’s works..
“... amazing eye for detail ...”
“... a privilege to view your work ...”
on Jadu’s works:
“... you are an inspiration ...”
“... great photos, very enjoyable ...”
Oztraya, My Home will be installed at
Victoria Beresin
bricolage
In 2006 I began studies at Adelaide Central School of Art. My interest turned from painting, to drawing and sculpture, and in particular ‘bricolage’. In the visual arts bricolage is defined as the construction or creation of a work from a diverse range of things that happen to be available.
With a lifelong awareness and interest in environmental and ecological issues, I began making
pieces using already existing and discarded materials to comment meaningfully on the many
relevant global and spiritual issues that particularly interested me.
In addition I found the beauty and elegance of skeletal shapes combined with sometimes
incongruous or enigmatic materials imbued a new life into what was essentially death.
The results of reinterpreting these bones often became humorous and whimsical.
'bricolage' will be installed at
about us
space to create, enjoy and innovate...
read more about our founders and the organisation.About us
BASEM3NT
Corinna McLaine is co-founder of, and Creative Producer at Basement Enterprises. Corinna has been in some way involved in the Arts from the word go, remembering at the age of six, creeping out of class, preferring to help her mother paint a mural for the school.
Since this time her appetite for art in all forms has continued, establishing extensive experience in the coordination and producing of events and the stage for both the major and independent arts sectors. Corinna’s visual art and photographic history has led her to work in the making of stage props and scenic art and she has produced commercial and arts-based short-form film for an independent award winning film production house.
Corinna’s role as Creative Producer at Basement Enterprises sees her bring a life of Arts focus to a natural gathering point. Further, the bringing together of Corinna’s comprehensive experience with the vast opportunities Basement Enterprises has to offer, makes her feel pretty excited about what’s to come...
Corinna can be emailed or called to discuss your next project or event.
Andrew Tokmakoff is co-founder and Technical Director at Basement Enterprises. Andrew has turned his hobby into his profession, having been active in computing since his early teens and obtaining qualifications in Computer Systems Engineering.
He has worked professionally in Australia and throughout Europe on diverse application spaces ranging from commercial mobile service platforms and ecological data collection through to lighting control and Ambient Intelligence, typically in multi-disciplinary and culturally diverse teams.
Andrew's role as Technical Director at Basement Enterprises involves delivering the organisation's tech services and working with Corinna to define and deliver the organisation's strategy, marketing and business development.
contact
Basement level,
Reid House,
15-17 Featherstone Place,
Adelaide 5000
+61(0)408677217
We're right at the end of Featherstone Place, under the vines, on the left!
