The Platypus by Francis Greenslade
Presented by Buckets Nijinksy Productions in association with Soft Tread Enterprises
March 11 - March 23
The Arch
Origin: AUS • South Australian Premiere
FRINGE FEED
What the audience are saying
“Such a beautifully written piece of theatre. Acting was fabulous and moving. Go See It!”
“One of the best Fringe shows I’ve seen! Outstadnihg actors and a script that is clever and moving. Cannot reccommend highly enough!
Satnding Ovation
Multiple genres, two actors, one black comedy.
The platypus is a strange creature, composed of odds and ends. A curiosity. A bit wrong somehow.
Just like this play.
A play about Richard, Jessica and the end of their relationship.
Written and directed by Francis Greenslade (Shaun Micallef’s Mad as Hell, Winners and Losers) and performed by John Leary (The Good Place, Upper Middle Bogan) and Rebecca Bower (Offspring, Wentworth), The Platypus is a genre-busting delight – an outrageously clever, wildly entertaining play about theatre, relationships and the roles we all play.
"This bold mix of genres delivers a witty, delightful, entertaining evening. Bower and Leary are wonderful." Stage Whispers
"Skilfully balances drama and comedy…masterfully handled by (its) seasoned performers" ArtsHub
Genre: Theatre
Adelaide Fringe 2025 Reviews
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“The Platypus is theatre at its very best: thought-provoking, emotional, often hilariously funny, and relentlessly entertaining without turning into a carnival. This is absolutely one to add to your schedule for the final weeks of Mad March!” Tracey Korsten - GLAM Adelaide
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”A curious and entertaining play that focuses on relationship issues that we’re all familiar with but offers no solution. The fact that Platypus is also a play about theatre and performance raises it to another level.” - Michael Coghlan - The Clothesline
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”All the men and women are merely players in Francis Greenslade’s artfully constructed tragicomedy that explores the roles we perform in the high drama of our relationships.” - Megan Koch - InDaily
The Arch 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: 90 min
Tue 11 Mar - Sat 15 Mar: 7:45pm
Sun 16 Mar: 1:00pm, 7:45pm
Tue 18 Mar - Sat 22 Mar: 7:45pm
Sun 23 Mar: 1:00pm, 7:45pm
Content Rating: PG
Target Audience: High School (15-17) | 18+
Coarse Language : Occasional, Mild
Other Warnings: Smoking
Full price: $35.00 to $50.00
Concession: $35.00
Midweek Treat: $35.00
BankSA Cardholder: $37.50
Companion Card: $0.00
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