The background of the image looks like an 80's game. Image of a man is screaming to the camera in the middle of the image. Around the square image there are options in each corner, which imply you must pick an option to move onto the next level.

John Robertson: The Dark Room

The audience is trapped in a retro videogame with a sadistic, end-of-level boss. Escape and win $2,000 AUD or be brutally murdered by the rest of the crowd! Will you: A) Find the light switch? B) Go north? C) Abandon hope? New deathtraps for 2024!

★★★★ “A Rocky Horror for nerds… reader, I howled” (Telegraph)

"Not to be missed" (Guardian).

★★★★ "Irresistibly dangerous" (Stage).

Winner: Chortle Award.

SOLD OUT Ed Fringe 2023.

Nominated: Best Comedy, FringeWorld 2023.

Runner-Up: Best Comedy, NextUp 2022.

As seen at PAX Australia, Twitch global front page, Glastonbury.

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Comedy • Game show

Western Australia • SA Premiere

Fri, 16 Feb - Sun, 17 Mar

60 min

The Kingfisher at Gluttony - Rymill Park

$28 to $35

M15+ (1 Warning)

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Reviews

a unique and exhilarating performance that leaves you on the edge of your seat... - Adelaide Antics
Your funny bone will thank you! - Suzie Q, What's On In Adelaide
John Robertson: The Dark Room captures the real spirit of the Fringe– freewheeling, chaotic and just waiting to be discovered. - Wade Howland, Mix102.3

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Reviews & Fringefeed Reacts

a unique and exhilarating performance that leaves you on the edge of your seat... - Adelaide Antics
Your funny bone will thank you! - Suzie Q, What's On In Adelaide
John Robertson: The Dark Room captures the real spirit of the Fringe– freewheeling, chaotic and just waiting to be discovered. - Wade Howland, Mix102.3

See more on the Fringefeed

Presented by: Gag Reflex

Gag Reflex is dedicated to developing the best comic and variety talent in the industry.
We also produce live tours and festivals, programme venue and festival line-ups, match comedy and variety talent to corporate events, and provide skilled writers, actors and presenters for a selection of TV, radio, commercials and warm up shows.

Sessions

Duration: 60 min

Ticket Prices

Prices may not be available on all sessions

All transactions incur a $4.80 Transaction Fee (Excluding donation only transactions, certain promotions and transactions consisting of only free-ticketed shows). Fees explained.

1 Venue

The Kingfisher at Gluttony - Rymill Park

Rymill Park / Murlawirrapurka, Cnr East Tce & Rundle Rd, Adelaide, Kaurna Country

Gluttony has multiple entrances, please check your ticket for the correct entrance to use to get to your show.

Outdoor venue with step-free mobility aid access and an accessible bathroom – may have poor quality path or an incline.

Detailed venue info and space accessibility

Suitability & Warnings

Age Suitability: M15+

Coarse Language : Frequent, Strong

Accessibility

Audience members interact from the seated or standing area