Adelaide Fringe confirms vaccination stance as it launches 2022 program
Fringe patrons will not need to be double-vaxxed for entry unless the government or venues mandate it. But several major Mad March hubs are demanding patrons have two jabs.
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Audiences at next year’s Adelaide Fringe will not require double vaccination for entry – unless mandated by the state government or individual festival venues.
As Fringe officially launches its 2022 program this morning, festival director Heather Croall confirmed it would be up to each of the 350 venues to decide on vaccination demands for shows during the February 18-March 20 event.
“If the government mandates double vaccination across our sector, we will work closely with SA Health, our venues, artists and audiences to ensure all Fringe activities adhere to the mandate,” Ms Croall said.
“Some Adelaide Fringe venues have stated they do require proof of double vaccination against Covid-19, and this will be clearly messaged on the Adelaide Fringe website at the point of ticket purchase.”
On Wednesday, Rymill Park Fringe hub Gluttony said patrons would need to be double vaxxed to attend shows next year.
The Adelaide Festival Centre has also announced only fully vaccinated guests will be allowed to enter its venues, including Festival Theatre, Dunstan Playhouse, Space Theatre, Artspace and Her Majesty’s Theatre, from December 29.
The mandate will also apply to upcoming Adelaide Festival events in March next year.
After this year’s Covid-hit Fringe festival reduced the number of shows to just under 900, the 2022 program will showcase more than 1000 events ranging from music to magic and comedy to theatre, just to name a few.
“We are so excited for Fringe to be back for another year and we can’t wait for audiences to start planning their Fringe experiences. There is something for everyone – the diverse program will inspire, entertain and captivate audiences,” Ms Croall says.
The program’s major highlights include the world premiere of Sky Song at the Adelaide Showgrounds, a first-of-its-kind drone art show combining First Nations stories, music and poetry, and Electric Dreams, a festival of “immersive storytelling” that explores the lines between art and technology.
The Fringe also announced its three ambassadors for 2022.
Entertainer Reuben Kaye, comedian Nazeem Hussain and actor/comedian Diana Nguyen will help promote the event far and wide.
This year’s month-long festival sold an incredible 630,000 tickets valued at $16.4 million, with 73,710 tickets sold to tourists visiting SA.
Adelaide Fringe remains the largest event of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, second only around the world to the Edinburgh Fringe in Scotland.
Full program and tickets available today at adelaidefringe.com.au
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