Demagogue

Presented by: Safari Street Creative

Feb 20 - Mar 3

Theatre

Origin: SA • Return Hit

WINNER ADELAIDE FRINGE BEST THEATRE 2022 (WK)

Safari Street Creative's fast-paced & unflinching social satire returns for a strictly limited season.

In a university Dean's office, a modern power couple are summoned to discuss their daughter's punishment for an act of petty vandalism on school property. But when that act is alluded to instead be a case of political activism, the pair are forced to question their beliefs, their role as parents, and in a world stripped of value, what revolt can really signify? 

★★★★★ "Maintains Safari Street’s reputation for producing outstanding original work” - The Advertiser
★★★★★ "An immaculate piece of first-class theatre" - Stage Whispers
★★★★ "Like watching the best debates of West Wing powered by Hollywood-dosed quantities of cocaine" - Adelaide Show Podcast

The Studio at Holden Street Theatres

Holden Street Theatres, 32-34 Holden Street, Hindmarsh, Kaurna Country

Step-free mobility aid access through the main entrance with an accessible bathroom.

Detailed venue info and space accessibility

 

Duration: 60 min

Tue 20 Feb - Fri 23 Feb: 7:30pm

Sat 24 Feb: 3:00pm, 7:30pm

Sun 25 Feb: 4:30pm, 7:30pm

Tue 27 Feb - Sun 03 Mar: 6:00pm

Age Suitability: M15+

Coarse Language : Frequent, Strong

Sexual References : Occasional, Strong

Full Price: $20.00 to $27.00

Concession: $25.00

BankSA Cardholder: $15.00 to $20.25

Midweek Treat: $25.00

Schools: $15.00

Honey Pot Comp: $0.00

Companion Card: $0.00

High Audio Content

Meet the Team

  • Spencer Sholz

    PLAYWRIGHT & PERFORMER

    Spencer grew up in SA and studied acting at the University of Ballarat Arts Academy, having since worked as a performer, director and creative. During his time acting for stage, television and film he has been lucky enough to perform with the likes of Warwick Thorton, Thomas M Wright, Sean Harris, Callan Mulvey, Stuart Broad, Greg Carrol and Aunty Donna. He is a founding member of Safari Street Creative and has worked with Australian Shakespeare Company, Red Stitch Actors Theatre and SeeSaw Films.

  • Samantha Riley

    PERFORMER

    Samantha Riley has performed nationally & internationally with musical productions such as The Boyfriend (The Production Company), Australiaʼs premiere production of Addams Family: The Musical and the most recent Gordon Frost production of Annie: The Musical alongside Anthony Warlow, Chloe Dallimore and Todd McKenney. She is also a talented theatre director with South Australian Playwrights Theatre.

  • Safari Street Creative

    PRODUCER

    Safari Street Creative is a South Australian-based independent theatre company fiercely focused on telling fresh Australian stories in innovative ways. Operating over the last two years with a specific focus on new local writing and site-specific performance, Safari Street aims to challenge audiences with stories that disrupt entrenched cultural narratives and reflect modern-day intercultural Australia.

    Described as 'refreshingly honest and unpretentious' (Kryztoff RAW) and having already gathered excellent reviews and audience acclaim, Safari Street Creative is committed to continue pushing the boundaries of modern theatre and ambitious artistic practices to give audiences works which are dangerous, exhilarating and without ceremony.

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REVIEWS

Previous Praise for Demagogue

WINNER - WEEK ONE - BANKSA BEST THEATRE 2022

★★★★★ "outstanding original theatre work"- The Advertiser

★★★★★ "Spencer Scholz and Samantha Riley are a tour de force.” - Stage Whispers

9.2/10 "Demagogue is a play Australian audiences need to see now. It is a smart, witty, philosophically-brutal romp... " - The Adelaide Show

Previous Praise for Safari Street Creative

"Safari Street Creative are bold & well equipped as serious theatre contenders." - Stage Whispers

"Refreshingly honest & unpretentious..." - Kryztoff RAW