Rumpus

A new home for independent theatre in Adelaide.
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06/12/2023

Our friends over at Muse Of Fire Theatre Collective are hosting their End of Year Extra-vaganza!

Join them as they launch their best-ofs this Satutrday at 7pm at Prompt Creative ⭐

Book here 🔥
https://bit.ly/MOFEOY

10/11/2023

It’s your last opportunity to see Famous Last Words production of 4.48 Psychosis, get in before you miss out! Tonight at 7pm

31/10/2023

Some exciting work being out on by Rumpus alumni! Previewing tonight and on until Friday the 10th, plenty of time to catch this stunning show at Goodwood Theatre.

Not staged in Adelaide since 2004, Famous Last Words is presenting 4.48 Psychosis by Sarah Kane from 31 Oct - 10 Nov 2023. This interpretation Directed by James Watson + Co-Produced with Assistant Director Emelia Williams, will be confronting, experimental, and life-affirming. Buy your tickets here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/448-psychosis-by-sarah-kane-tickets-728177878637?aff=oddtdtcreator

01/10/2023

ATTICS must close tonight - haven't had an opportunity to see it?

Catch Deus Ex Femina's last performance today at 5pm ✨

Book tickets here 🔥
https://shorturl.at/bhAP5

30/09/2023

There's two shows left of Deus Ex Femina's All The Things I Couldn't Say!

Tonight at 7:00pm and tomorrow at 5:00pm, don't miss out.

https://shorturl.at/bhAP5

30/09/2023

Come down and see what reviewers are raving about 📱

Only 3 more shows left to catch this multidisciplinary experience

Book tickets here 🔥
https://shorturl.at/bhAP5

29/09/2023

★★★★1/2 - The Clothesline

Don't miss this epic production of Deus Ex Femina's All The Things I Couldn't Say.

Only 3 more days, tickets are selling fast 🔥

Book tickets here 📱
https://shorturl.at/bhAP5

28/09/2023

The reviews are in! ✨

Only 4 more days to see it for yourselves!

Don't be left wondering, what was 'All The Things I Couldn't Say'?

Get your tickets: https://shorturl.at/bhAP5

📸 Photos by Jamois

27/09/2023

Headed to All The Things I Couldn’t Say by Deus Ex Femina?
Here’s some things to know beforehand!

➡️ ATTICS Access Guide includes show details, content warnings, where to park, how to get to the theatre, and some other important information.

ℹ️ If there’s information missing that you need, reach out to us and we’ll help out as best as we can!

Limited season only - book tickets here 🔥
https://shorturl.at/bhAP5

27/09/2023

Meet the Cast behind All The Things I Couldn't Say by Deus Ex Femina 📱

Zola Allen, Cathlin O'Loghlen, Arran Beattie, Kate Bonney, Eddie Morrison, Tumelo Nthupi

Join this incredible team for Opening Night tonight 💗

Limited season only - book tickets here 🔥
https://shorturl.at/bhAP5

26/09/2023

Happy Preview Day Deus Ex Femina

Don't worry - we'll text you the address 📍

All The Things I Couldn't Say will be held at The Flinders Drama Centre at Flinders University 🎓

Flinders Drama Centre is available via Google Maps which will take you to the most convenient Car Park
Free Parking after 5pm 🚗

Oh, and did we mention a bar? Get your drinks before the show 🍷

Limited season only - book tickets here 🔥
https://shorturl.at/bhAP5

📸 Photos by Jamois

25/09/2023

Thank you Australian Arts Review for the article on Deus Ex Femina's show, All The Things I Couldn't Say

ATTICS previews tomorrow, have you got your tickets? 📱

Book tickets here 🔥
https://shorturl.at/bhAP5

A thought-provoking and emotionally resonant original devised theatre piece, All The Things I Couldn’t Say will make its highly anticipated return with a brand new rendition, in a premiere season from 26 September at the Flinders Drama Centre.

24/09/2023

Deus Ex Femina have a secret... until midnight tonight you can grab 10% off tickets! 📱

Check out with ATTICS10off 🎟️

We're excited to be welcoming you into the theatre ✨

Limited season only - book tickets here 🔥
https://shorturl.at/bhAP5

📸 Photos by Jamois

23/09/2023

Deus Ex Femina preview Tuesday, have you got your tickets?

Limited season only - book tickets here 🔥
https://shorturl.at/bhAP5

📸 Photos by Jamois

22/09/2023

Deus Ex Femina's All The Things I Couldn't Say opens next week📱

Don't miss out

Limited season only - book tickets here 🔥
https://shorturl.at/bhAP5

📸 Photos by Jamois

19/09/2023

One week until Deus Ex Femina open their doors for an audience

Get ready....

Limited season only - book tickets here 🔥
https://shorturl.at/bhAP5

📸 Photos by Jamois

RUMPUS is currently taking a gap year. We’re taking a long hard look in the mirror. We’re booking a flight to Europe. We’re finding ourselves.

17/09/2023

Deus Ex Femina got some things to say... are you ready to hear them?

Limited season only - book tickets here 🔥
https://shorturl.at/bhAP5

📸 Photos by Jamois

15/09/2023

Deus Ex Femina says, text them... what's the worst that could happen?

Limited season only - book tickets here 🔥
https://shorturl.at/bhAP5

📸 Photos by Jamois

14/09/2023

Deus Ex Femina believes that you shouldn't let the truth get in the way of a good story 😉

Limited season only - book tickets here 🔥
https://shorturl.at/bhAP5

📸 Photos by Jamois

13/09/2023

Deus Ex Femina are saying everything on their mind in the award-winning show, All The Things I Couldn't Say 📱

Sit back and embrace the honesty

Limited season only - Book tickets here 🔥
https://shorturl.at/bhAP5

📸 Photos by Jamois

12/09/2023

Our friends over at Deus Ex Femina are gearing up for their show and they can't wait to see you there... and trust us, they're speaking from the heart 💗

Limited Season only - Book tickets here 🔥
https://shorturl.at/bhAP5

📸 Photos by Jamois

26/08/2023

Hey... it's been a while but we're back!

Deus Ex Femina brings All The Things I Couldn't Say to you this September 📱

Join us for the highly anticipated season

Book here 🔥
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/all-the-things-i-couldnt-say-by-deus-ex-femina-tickets-699443583587?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwAR1at9fxhqmxgui0hb5CNxU3bZ_zKxOcEZiexzj0qPmOm7lVRq6H5xhbYA0

📸 Photos by Jamois

13/04/2023

Time to get back to the theatre after mad March! We’re very excited to see to see our Rumpus fam Emelia and Christian in this reimagining of Strindberg’s timeless classic ‘Miss Julia’.

It opens next week at Goodwood Theatre from the 18th-29th of April. Tickets on Eventbrite!

ID, Image 1:
A picture of a girl with long dark hair, her arms are held over her head, her eyes are closed and her mouth is open, she is lit in dark blue and purple and has a sparkly diamond necklace on. The text reads ‘Miss Julie, below that reads ‘After Strindberg’

Image 2: A picture of the cast Emelia Williams and Christian Bartlett standing behind Kate Owen who is lounging in an arm chair.

24/02/2023

Get the streamers and balloons as real-life lovers, turned identical twin boys, S.E Grummet and Sam Kruger bring you ‘Creepy Boys’, a bizarre new comedy with just a splash of the occult.

Brought to you by our favourite Rumpus hotshot producer, Cailtin Ellen Moore, ‘Creepy Boys’ is a q***r, fantasy, chaotic comedy romp combining clown, drag, sexy songs and William Dafoe.

Running from March 9th-March 19th, at The Yurt at Migration Museum.

ID: S.E Grummet and Sam Krugers faces close up, they have moustaches drawn on and false eyelashes, they are wearing white sailor hats. There is a piece of birthday cake in the foreground and both of their faces are lit by a candle in the cake.

19/02/2023

Our wonderful member Chris Bond is bringing his award winning podcast to the fringe! Role to Cast is a ttrpg podcast which explores the world of role play games outside of DND. This is their first live show and just like the podcast is sure to be a great time. Get in quick, there’s only 4 shows in the very fitting Lost Dice Cafe.

ID: a purple poster of a purple landscape , there are 4 dice sitting in the middle. The poster says ‘Role to Cast, a live tabletop roleplay experience.
4 different shows 4 different days.
Feb 25- Cyberpunk Red.
March 4- Vampire the Masquerade.
March 11- Kids on Bikes.
March 18- Pulp Cthulhu.’

07/02/2023

Come say goodbye to our much loved Bowden venue this Saturday at 7! Event details can be found on our page.

ID image 1: a painting of a matador fighting a bull, it has a neon green frame, black text below say ‘Auction this Saturday!’

ID Image 2: a picture of a vintage floral lounge set with a sofa and three arm chairs, it has a neon yellow border and the text above says ‘Iconic RUMPUS pieces up for sale,’.

ID image 3: a picture of one of the RUMPUS season paintings, the painting is of the inside of a red tram and has been covered in sharpie writing and drawings. It has a neon green border and text below says ‘one of a kind paintings,’.

ID image 4: a picture of a vintage bar, it has striped wood paneling. There is a yellow border around the picture and text above says ‘and some really rare vintage pieces!’

ID image 5: a picture of three black bar signs, the picture has a neon green border and text below says ‘Plus lots of Knick knacks, books, kitchenware and much more…see you there!’

31/01/2023

ATTENTION: We have some updates!

The time has come, after 4 happy and fruitful years, we must now say goodbye to our iconic Bowden home 🥺💔

But don’t you fret, we don’t want you to miss out on saying goodbye! We will be having a last hurrah on Saturday, February 11th! There will be more details to come, but make sure you save the date.

Due to this, we will be having to postpone the award-winning 2022 programmed show, ‘All the Things I Couldn’t Say’ presented by incredible Deus Ex Femina until May-June this year.

We have so much love for our Rumpus Community and all of the artists who have been a part of this journey with us. Although this may be the end of our Bowden home, it is certainly not the last of Rumpus. So stay tuned for what’s next to come! ❤️

11/01/2023

We had the wonderful privilege of having Symphonie de la Bicyelette as a baby play at Rumpus a couple years ago! We’re so proud of Hew and the show and can’t wait to see it 😍

Symphonie de la Bicyelette, starring Adelaide’s Hew Parham is a cracker! A one man show about Hew, a passionate wannabe cyclist, stuck in a cycle of dead-end jobs and missed opportunities who has long harboured a pathological envy of his more successful high school friend, now professional cyclist, Jake.

BUY TICKETS HERE 👉https://bit.ly/3FtmMLy or

09/12/2022

🚨 BABY PLAY SHOWING ALERT 🚨

A little while ago Eddie Morrison (pictured) and Ashton Malcolm got together to find a play for 1 Man and 1 Woman. The results were… troubling. So we decided to make a work about that with the excellent Phillip Kavanagh, Nescha Jelk and Kidaan Zelleke.

Come join us TONIGHT for a showing and a chat:
RUMPUS
Friday 9th Dec
6:30pm

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✨Video Cast Intro's ✨ To round out Coldhands cast of characters ahead of the official opening tonight, meet Danielle Lim, aka COLDHANDS herself. Listen to what she thinks of her role as the titular heroine of the show. Only a handful of tickets left! Book here- https://www.eventbrite.com.au/.../coldhands-tickets. (Video ID: Danielle who has long black hair and is wearing a grey shirt and a gold pendant necklace, speaking to the camera about Coldhands with shots of them rehearsing cut in.) 📷: Replay Creative Coldhands is supported by the Australia Cultural Fund, Arts South Australia, and Carclew. RUMPUS is supported by the South Australian Government through the Arts Recovery - Artist Employment Grant 2022. RUMPUS has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.

✨Video Cast Intro's ✨ Introducing Sam Lau, aka HUNTER, speaking about his character in the play as we get closer to show time for @Coldhands . Tickets are selling fast! Book here- https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/coldhands-tickets-450467439237. (Video ID: Sam who has short black hair and is wearing a white and maroon t shirt with a necklace, speaking to camera about the play with shots of Sam rehearsing mixed in.) Coldhands is supported by the Australia Cultural Fund, Arts South Australia, and Carclew. RUMPUS is supported by the South Australian Government through the Arts Recovery - Artist Employment Grant 2022. RUMPUS has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.

✨Video Cast Intro's ✨ @Coldhands opens next week and thanks to our amazing friends Replay Creative, we have some videos to share of the cast and crew talking about this incredible story and their respective roles. Check out Director Zola chatting about the project! (Video ID: Zola speaking to the camera. They have brown hair and are wearing a striped top. There are shots of Zola and the other cast members rehearsing the play.) Coldhands is supported by the Australia Cultural Fund, Arts South Australia, and Carclew. RUMPUS is supported by the South Australian Government through the Arts Recovery - Artist Employment Grant 2022. RUMPUS has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.

After All This - Trailer

After All This from Wickedly Good Productions is coming to Rumpus from the 4th to the 16th of October, but what is it??? Well, this informative video should answer all your questions. If not you'll have to come and see for yourself, and if yes, then you also need to come! Get tickets here- https://www.rumpustheatre.org/2022season/after-all-this (Video ID: A trailer for After All This featuring Caitlin Ellen Moore and Nate Troisi with a deliberately grainy resolution somewhat reminiscent of a 1980's infomercial) Rumpus is supported by the South Australian Government through the Arts Recovery - Artist Employment Grant 2022. After All This is supported by Carclew and City Of Charles Sturt.

Happy Di and Viv and Rose week! To give you a sneak peek of what to expect Replay Creative have put together this brilliant promo video. Di and Viv and Rose runs from the 15th to 24th of July. Get your tickets here- https://www.rumpustheatre.org/2022season/di-and-viv-and-rose (ID: Promo Video for Di and Viv and Rose).

2022 Season Launch Livestream

Don't miss out on the chance to tell your grandchildren you were watching the season launch online that many arts critics are already calling the cultural event of the millennium!

G̶r̶e̶a̶s̶e̶ Grief is the word. Grief Lightning: A Satire in 78 Slides runs 19–30 April. Tix: bit.ly/GriefLightning

From the RUMPUS family to yours we wish everyone a fun and most importantly safe holiday period and we can't wait to see you all back at RUMPUS from January the 18th for our final show of the 2021/2022 season, Grief Lighting (ID: Rumpus logo with a Santa hat and moving baubles)

MEET THE TEAM FROM HAMLET IN THE OTHER ROOM 👋 Poppy Mee Actor/Deviser/Lead Writer This is Poppy Mee, who is playing B in ‘Hamlet in the Other Room’ and B plays Marcellus & Rosencrantz in “Hamlet”. 3 words to describe B: She Needs Love Poppy’s favourite Shakespearean insult: “his wit's as thick as tewkesbury mustard.” [Video Description: Poppy talking to camera at Rumpus about their roles in the play]

MEET THE TEAM FROM HAMLET IN THE OTHER ROOM 👋 Mikayla Rudd Actor/Deviser This is Mikayla Rudd, who is playing Thalia in ‘Hamlet in the Other Room’ and Thalia plays Bernado & Guildnestern in “Hamlet”. 3 words to describe Thalia: More-than Meets-the Eye Mikayla’s favourite Shakespearean insult: “Thou cream faced loon.” [Video Description: Mikayla talking to camera at Rumpus about her role in the play]

MEET THE TEAM FROM HAMLET IN THE OTHER ROOM 👋 Lucy Haas-Hennessy Actor/Deviser/Lead Writer This is Lucy Haas-Hennessy, who is playing Cleo in ‘Hamlet in the Other Room’ and Cleo plays Lady Polonius in “Hamlet”. 3 words to describe Cleo: Analytical Argumentative Careless Lucy’s dream Shakespearean role is Goneril (“but I’d want to change her ending…”) [Video Descritpion: Lucy talking to camera at Rumpus about her role]

MEET THE TEAM FROM HAMLET IN THE OTHER ROOM 👋 Kidaan Zelleke Actor/Deviser/Producer This is Kidaan Zelleke, who is playing Cassidy in ‘Hamlet in the Other Room’ and Cassidy plays Hamlet in “Hamlet”. 3 words to describe Cass: Takes No Sh*t Kidaan’s favourite Shakespearean insult is “[You are a] dog of the house of Montague.” [Video Description: Kidaan talking to camera at Rumpus about her role in the play]

MEET THE TEAM FROM HAMLET IN THE OTHER ROOM 👋 Katherine Sortini Actor/Deviser This is Katherine Sortini, who is playing Vanita in ‘Hamlet in the Other Room’ and Vanita plays Horatio in “Hamlet”. 3 words to describe Vanita: Combative Playful Big-heart-energy (BHE) Katherine’s favourite Shakespearean insult: “I feel sick when I do look on thee.” [Video Description: Katherine talking straight to camera in the Rumpus foyer about the role she plays in Hamlet in the Other Room]

MEET THE TEAM FROM HAMLET IN THE OTHER ROOM 👋 Evie Leonard Actor/Deviser This is Evie Leonard, who is playing Sue in ‘Hamlet in the Other Room’ and Sue plays Ophelia in “Hamlet”. 3 words to describe Sue: Determined People-pleaser Tired Evie’s favourite Shakespearean insult: “There is no more faith in thee than a stewed prune.” [Video Description: Evie talking to camera at Rumpus about her role in the play]

MEET THE TEAM FROM HAMLET IN THE OTHER ROOM 👋 This is Erin Perrey, who is playing Yasmin in ‘Hamlet in the Other Room’ and Yasmin plays Queen Claudius in “Hamlet”. 3 words to describe Yasmin: Grounded Spiritual Determined Erin’s dream Shakespearean role is Lady Macbeth. {Video Description: Erin Speaking to camera at Rumpus about her role in the play]

MEET THE TEAM FROM HAMLET IN THE OTHER ROOM 👋 This is Ellen Graham, who is playing Ingrid in ‘Hamlet in the Other Room’ and Ingrid plays Queen Gertrude in “Hamlet”. 3 words to describe Ingrid: Creative Sensitive Reserved Ellen’s dream Shakespearean role is Falstaff (“Not to necessarily play Falstaff, but I do think Falstaff has some of the best lines…”) [Vide Description: Ellen speaking to camera at Rumpus about their role in the play]

Over the coming weeks you will get to meet the fabulous cast of 'Hamlet in the Other Room' via video. Today we start with Actor/Deviser Chloe Willis. Chloe, is playing Brenda in ‘Hamlet in the Other Room’ and Brenda plays Laertes in “Hamlet”. 3 words to describe Brenda: Trusting Strong Honest Chloe’s dream Shakespearean role is Juliet. [Video Description: Chloe Willis speaking straight to camera at Rumpus]

RUMPUS Fancy Fundraiser Promo

Our Fancy Fundraiser is just around the corner. Join us on the 27th of November as we get a little fancy, the RUMPUS way. Tickets on sale now - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-first-annual-rumpus-big-fancy-fundraiser-tickets-208475143767?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Excuse Me BABY PLAY

One swing set, two adults, and a countless list of excuses: An attempt to explain climate change inaction to our children.

Look what we've got our hands On! The official trailer for "Hamlet in the Other Room'. Starting November 30th from the team behind Good Company Theatreany Theatre, this immersive theatre experience, set across two rooms is an absolute must see! Secure your tickets here- https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/hamlet-in-the-other-room-rumpus-tickets-162507890475 [Video Description: the trailer video for Hamlet in the Other Room featuring footage of the cast rehearsing and interviews to camera]

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About Us

RUMPUS emerged from community meetings with Adelaide’s independent theatre artists.

The independent theatre scene has long struggled with atomisation; isolated artists and companies facing the same struggles of limited resources, limited support and the lack of a thriving second tier in our industry.

On the 8th of July 2018, a community of local artists met to find a new way forward and the idea for RUMPUS was born: an exciting curated season of work in a new venue where artists can pool resources, collectively build audiences and grow a better ecology for creating bold, diverse and innovative work.

Exactly one year and one day later, on the 9th of July 2019, the RUMPUS facilitators who organised the first community meeting picked up the keys for the very first RUMPUS home - 100 Sixth St Bowden.