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Yanni Burton appears to have a whole new career ahead of him as a songwriter and singer.

Jacqui Yeo led a well-rehearsed band through some of the iconic songs of Aretha Franklin.

A lot of work has gone into this production and the result is, on the whole, very good and well worth seeing.

Given half a chance, I would still be there, avidly listening to this remarkable musician and composer.

Bob Kingdom has toured this production in the UK and the US, playing to over 80,000 people.

Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet presented their second performance in the Festival Theatre, following the very successful first production last night, Mixed Rep.

The first of two performances by Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet, from New York, Mixed Rep, featured three short and contrasting pieces.

Emma Donovan and the Putbacks opened the final day of WOMADelaide, on Centre Stage with an exhibition of good, solid soul.

Malawi Mouse Boys opened the third day of WOMADelaide on Stage 2 and to say that their sound is raw is rather an understatement.

Tjintu Desert Band opened the second day of WOMADelaide on Stage 2 with their blend of reggae and rock.

The contemporary WOMAD goes well beyond world music and dance as it also incorporates visual and performing arts, food, and ideas.

This is quite obviously a labour of love from some very talented professional musicians.

The evening began with Thompson performing solo on acoustic guitar, quipping that "while it feels strange to be opening for himself, it may provide some exposure'.

The arrangements were as diverse as the songs, ranging from spine-tingling bowed harmonics on bass, 'cello and violas, to fluid and fluent electric guitar solo

Highly respected English composer Gavin Bryars is Composer in Residence for the 2015 Adelaide Festival.

Their playing is of such a standard, their commitment to memorising every note is so impressive.

This is a family show in all respects, with as much to intrigue and engage adults as there is for the younger audience members.

James Joyce's sprawling masterpiece, Finnegan's Wake, goes beyond stream of consciousness to become a torrent.

This Jazz production of Tommy offers a marvellous score, an excellent orchestra, and superb performers.

Aurelien Bory draws on both the spiritual aspects and the unusual acrobatic styles to create a piece of physical theatre.