2025 Adelaide Fringe

Goodwood Theatre & Studios is proud to be part of the Adelaide Fringe, a festival that truly celebrates bold, diverse, and innovative artistry. Thanks to the incredible support of the City of Unley, Fringe Fund and Arts Unlimited we’ve been able to cultivate a dynamic, inclusive, and accessible space where artists feel empowered to experiment, create, and share their work with new audiences.

The support we’ve received has not only elevated our venue’s visibility and vibrancy but has also fostered deeper community connections, sparked creative collaborations, and provided opportunities for exciting future partnerships with artists from across South Australia, the nation, and beyond.

What an incredible season! We still can’t believe we pulled this off!

Little Reid Theatre

This year, Goodwood Theatre & Studios delivered our biggest and most successful Adelaide Fringe season yet, receiving an overwhelmingly positive response from our community, artists, and audiences. We expanded from two to three venues with the creation of Little Reid Theatre, an intimate 20-seat space dedicated to the late Kerry Reid. This bold new addition became an instant success, offering emerging artists and grassroots theatre companies an accessible space to experiment, create, and thrive.

We received incredible feedback on this new venue, including:

“The hidden gem here is really the newly created Little Reid Theatre at The Goodwood Theatre. This 24-seat room is cosy and intimate whilst having heaps of floor space for performers.” – Stuart C

And this glowing review for An Incomplete Encyclopedia of Hugs:

“As soon as you enter the tiny space, you feel as though you have arrived in a secret place where you will be trusted with the character’s innermost emotions and private musings.” – Nicole F

Our 2025 program was a perfectly curated mix of international, national, and local productions, with a strong focus on theatre, physical theatre, and visual arts. The results spoke for themselves—exceptional artists, packed-out performances, glowing reviews, and multiple award-winning shows.

A standout review for Kinder said:

“What follows is an explosion of energy, a howl of rage against the darkness that is packed with ideas and push-back. In a world where books are routinely banned and burned, how can anyone reading to your children be wrong? Have we learned nothing from our history? (Seeing this show back-to-back with NIUSIA’s exploration of the life of a Holocaust survivor adds an extra layer of meaning; brilliant programming from Goodwood Theatre.) This is theatre of ideas, and as such, every detail is perfect: from music to dance to costume (Goody Prostate’s idea of dress-down day really does have to be seen to be believed).”

The List

What We Achieved at Goodwood Theatre & Studios in 2025:

• We scheduled 221 performances, with 31 cancelled.

• A total of 190 performances went ahead, including 44 that sold out.

• We hosted 40 productions by local, national, and international artists, with 8 enjoying sold-out seasons.

• A record-breaking 7,336 audience members attended our events.

•  We supported 380 artists throughout the season.

• Our team included 15 staff members and 49 amazing volunteers.

• 13 of the shows we presented won Fringe awards, with 4 receiving final Fringe Awards.

Award Highlights:

Week 1:

Best Theatre: One Of These Things First

Best Variety: King Of More: Veza

Best Cultural Diversity: NIUSIA

Best Music: Her Story of the Blues

Week 2:

Spirit of the Fringe: Tracy Crisp

Best Theatre & Physical Theatre: KINDER

Best Theatre & Physical Theatre: Help! I think I’m a Nationalist

Week 4:

Best Theatre & Physical Theatre: Tracy Crisp: Where to from her?

Spirit of the Fringe: Chris Iley & Simone Avramidis (Goodwood Theatre & Studios)

Overall Finalist Awards:

• Frank Ford Award supported by Frank Ford Bequest: Tracy Crisp for her collection of Fringe performances including 6 individual shows for this Fringe season

  
  

• Artform Shaker Award presented by Networks Australia: Tracy Crisp

  
  

• Cultural Diversity Award presented by the Australian Refugee Association: NIUSIA

  
  

• House Of Oz Purse Prize presented by Georgie Black: Flick

Catalyst & Victoria Lane

Hart Street Art kicked off its 2025 season with a vibrant and unforgettable celebration of community, creativity, and connection. The world premiere of CATALYST, a community-focused art exhibition and immersive experience, took centre stage at Goodwood Theatre & Studios, setting the tone for an inspiring year ahead.

Presented by Hart Street Art, CATALYST showcased the work of local emerging artists Charlotte Meekins, Krystal Cave, Olivia Gloss and Aggie Stav. Spanning three generations, these artists explore themes of mental health, mindfulness, and mediation through innovative, interactive installations. Each artwork blends diverse media forms to create an inclusive, accessible experience that re-engages the community with art as a healing practice.

The opening night on Tuesday, February 18, was a sold-out success. An electrifying evening filled with energy, creativity, and community spirit. The iconic Victoria Lane was transformed into a Fringe Festival hotspot, animated by the work of the CATALYST Artist Collective.

Attendees were treated to live performances by emerging artists DJ Marley Love, UK award-winning sensation Dane Lukic, the hilarious Kalah Lovegrove, winner of the 2024 Deadly Comedy Festival and DJ Paul Fisher. The laneway atmosphere was electric, with attendees celebrating art, connection, and shared experience before and after a show.

The Power of Fringe & the Fringe Fund

Goodwood Theatre & Studios is deeply grateful to be part of an authentic arts festival like Adelaide Fringe. The generous support from the Fringe Fund has allowed us to create a dynamic, inclusive, and accessible venue where artists feel empowered to take risks, share bold new work, and connect with enthusiastic audiences.

As one audience member shared: “Coming to this theatre regularly will make you feel like part of a family. Simi and Chris, the owners, do a remarkable job of building relationships within the local community, especially with other small businesses. They curate a variety of innovative and interesting shows.” – Daniel G. Taylor

Why Adelaide Fringe Matters

Adelaide Fringe is more than just a festival—it’s a powerful platform that gives artists the freedom to take risks, push boundaries, and bring bold new ideas to life. It creates a space where diverse voices are heard, where emerging talents can thrive, and where audiences can experience the magic of live performance in all its raw, unfiltered power.

“The support we receive through the Fringe Fund and Arts Unlimited is invaluable—it fuels creativity, strengthens artistic careers, and ensures that independent artists have the resources they need to connect, inspire, and leave a lasting impact on audiences and the wider arts community” - Simone Avramidis, Artistic Director - Goodwood Theatre & Studios

Thank You

To our artists, audiences, volunteers, staff, neighbours, and incredible community thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You helped make this season truly unforgettable.

What we’ve achieved together is only possible through the power of collaboration. The passion, generosity, and dedication shown by every single person involved. From the earliest planning stages to the final performance has left us inspired and deeply grateful.

This year’s Fringe was one of our most enjoyable and smoothest yet, and that’s entirely thanks to YOU.

Our incredible staff: Steven Durey, Adam Hawes, Taia Doyle, Trystan Haigh, Matthew Gorgula, Bob Weatherly, Kat Coppock, Tim Freeman, Baxter Glancey, Aggie Stav, Charlotte Meekin, Krystal Cave & Olivia Gloss. You are all legends, a dream team we are very proud of. We couldn’t have done it without you.

And our extraordinary volunteers: Meg Drechsler, Zazie Newall, Carys Jones, Jonah Reed, Ella Ross, Grace-Emily Manders, Chloe Shepard, Elena Pico, Jessie Davies, Asha Iley, Amira Brown, Sam Davies, Zoe Stav, Mariah Stav, George Stav, Charlotte Meekins, Heather Watts, Tina Turci, Barb Messenger, Kerryn Roberts, Michael Roberts, Michael Gray, Judy Fitzpatrick, Beth Mooney, Temeka Lawlor, Krystal Cave, Pete Cave, Bella Cave, Aggie Stav, Morgana, Emelia Williams, Bodhi Clarke, Wee Stu, Daryl Parker, Fi McAllister, Connor Baxter, Lyn John, Lisa Shaw, Sara, Olivia Gloss, Amanda Whitford, Sam Avramidis, Nick Buckland, Sarika, Andrew Glancey, David Summers, Kirsty Summers, Mathew Rice & Joanne Krieg. Your energy, patience, creativity and care made all the difference, and we appreciate it more than words can express.

To our neighbours. Thank you for embracing the energy and spirit of the season once again. Your understanding, support and community-mindedness are the foundation of everything we do.

A heartfelt thank you to the supportive local businesses who stood by us and helped us thrive: Eggless, Pizza Pizzaz, The Suburban Brew, Ritt Watchmann Accountant, Capri, Gingers, The Physio Studio, Goodwood Books, Miss Moody, Goodwood Pharmacy & Goodwood Community Centre.

To our generous sponsors and partners: City of Unley, Fringe Fund, Arts Unlimited, Goodwood Road Association, Coriole, Inventure Partners, Beyond Bank, Suburban Brew, Paden Printer, The Goody, Grid Marketing and Savour It Catering —thank you for believing in what we do and for making this all possible.

A special thanks to Heather Croall and the tireless Adelaide Fringe team. Your leadership and commitment light the path for so many. We couldn’t do it without you.

To every person who came through our doors or any doors during Fringe and supported an artist, bought a ticket, or simply showed up: you are the heartbeat of this festival. Your presence nurtures the arts and breathes life into this work.

And lastly to Aggie Stav from Hart Street Art. Thank you for your love, your honesty, your support, and for seeing the full potential of what we can be. Thank you for making our home warm, welcoming and creative. We’re so lucky to have you as part of our family. 

Feeling Grateful

We hope you loved the 2025 Adelaide Fringe season as much as we did because wow, what a Fringe it’s been!

If you have any feedback, thoughts, or stories to share we’re all ears. We love hearing from you and learning how we can make your experience even better.

Our cup isn’t just full, it’s overflowing with inspiration and energy for what’s coming next. Big things are brewing, and we can’t wait to take you along for the ride…

Stay tuned, stay curious, and we hope to see you again very soon!

With excitement and gratitude, The Goodwood Theatre & Studios Team

Simi & Chris

Photos with thanks to Photos By Jamios