This show belongs to the Adelaide Fringe 2026 season. This season is now over.

ByrneDance illustrated poster showing a crowd of people dancing together
David Byrne talking about ByrneDance at his Adelaide concert
A crowd of dancers perform through Gluttony to onlooking audience
Adelaide Fringe 2026

ByrneDance

You may ask yourself… “How do I dance like David Byrne?”

You may ask yourself… “Where does that dance party go to?”

Put on your big suit and join us for an interactive and inclusive tribute to the unforgettable moves of David Byrne (Talking Heads). Joyful eclectic movement and music that transforms the ordinary into the absurd.

Blur the line between performer and audience: learn the choreographed moves at home, join a quick preshow workshop, then take to Gluttony for a collective public performance.

No dance experience needed! Just bring your enthusiasm, curiosity, and love of music.

With accessibility in mind — our tutorials feature choreography designed for everyone. Dance tutorial features accessible/low-mobility friendly choreographed dance moves. Learn the moves, create your own, invite your friends and join us on our road to nowhere.

ENDORSED BY DAVID BYRNE!

Visit byrnedance.com for more information. 

Presented by: strange but not a stranger

'Strange but not a stranger' brings together creative producers Jodie Kirkbride, Charlie Barwa, and Peter Nielsen — three South Australian artists merging film, theatre, music, and technology into a playful celebration of collective movement. Between them, they’ve produced award-winning films, directed acclaimed theatre works, and created original music and multimedia performances. Drawing on experience across production, performance, and education, they collaborate to blur the line between audience and performer, transforming everyday spaces into joyful acts of art and connection. Their shared passion for community, inclusivity, and absurdity fuels this project — a spirited, tongue-in-cheek homage to the uninhibited energy of David Byrne and the joy of dancing like nobody’s watching.
Interactive • Dance
South Australia • World Premiere
 
Fringe Fund Recipient
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Suitability & warnings

Content rating: G
Family friendly: Yes
Target audience: Primary (8-11) | Middle School (12-14) | High School (15-17)

Accessibility

 
High audio content
 
High visual content
 
Audience members have the opportunity to interact or join artist on stage
 
Suitable for audiences who may not have a comprehensive understanding of the English language

Presenter

Presented by: strange but not a stranger

'Strange but not a stranger' brings together creative producers Jodie Kirkbride, Charlie Barwa, and Peter Nielsen — three South Australian artists merging film, theatre, music, and technology into a playful celebration of collective movement. Between them, they’ve produced award-winning films, directed acclaimed theatre works, and created original music and multimedia performances. Drawing on experience across production, performance, and education, they collaborate to blur the line between audience and performer, transforming everyday spaces into joyful acts of art and connection. Their shared passion for community, inclusivity, and absurdity fuels this project — a spirited, tongue-in-cheek homage to the uninhibited energy of David Byrne and the joy of dancing like nobody’s watching.