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

A girl in a red dress floats above a boat on a lake on the moors.
A choir in black with red sashes stands in two lines in front of a screen with a projection of a little boy in an army cap.
Image of choir in red cloaks standing in front of a screen with a full moon projected and a woman in white on the ground in front of the choir,
Adelaide Fringe 2026

Kate Bush Unmoored

The Cathy-Heathcliff tale reimagined in sublime choral music, physical theatre and video dreamscapes. 

Renowned 12-voice ensemble, Eklektika, perform sublime arrangements by award winning film composer, Judy Stubbs, taking the audience on a dream-like journey through 14 of Bush’s most iconic songs.

★★★★ "…An interpretative celebration, even collaboration, with Bush…" Sydney Arts Guide

"…The strength of the music shines through… it succeeds in reminding the audience why Kate Bush’s work continues to resonate so deeply" Honi Soit

★★★★★ "A truly unique and moving musical experience..." What's On in Sydney

★★★★★ "The inter-weaving harmonies are to die for..." Time Out, Mumbai

★★★★★ "An unmissable hybrid performance presented by Eklektika Vocal Ensemble" Canberra Times

Presented by: Eklektika

Eklektika is a 12-voice vocal ensemble performing an eclectic range of musical genres, reimaging classical, traditional and contemporary music, directed by award winning Australian film and theatre composer, Dr Judy Stubbs. Eklektika has performed original works to critical acclaim at the International Peace Festival in Nanjing, China, the National Centre for Performing Arts in Mumbai, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the Sydney Festival, and Sydney Fringe Festival; been featured in collaborative works with the Chinese National Traditional Orchestra (in Nanjing and Shanghai) and Illawarra’s Steel City Strings; and recorded original sound tracks by Dr Stubbs for documentaries featured on SBS and the History Chanel, and on Chinese and Indian television.
Music • Theatre
New South Wales • SA Premiere
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    Long after the applause fades, the show will linger; a mesmerising release. - Hannah Oxford, the List

Suitability & warnings

Content rating: PG
Family friendly: Yes

Accessibility

 
High audio content
 
High visual content
 
Suitable for audiences who may not have a comprehensive understanding of the English language

Presenter

Presented by: Eklektika

Eklektika is a 12-voice vocal ensemble performing an eclectic range of musical genres, reimaging classical, traditional and contemporary music, directed by award winning Australian film and theatre composer, Dr Judy Stubbs. Eklektika has performed original works to critical acclaim at the International Peace Festival in Nanjing, China, the National Centre for Performing Arts in Mumbai, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the Sydney Festival, and Sydney Fringe Festival; been featured in collaborative works with the Chinese National Traditional Orchestra (in Nanjing and Shanghai) and Illawarra’s Steel City Strings; and recorded original sound tracks by Dr Stubbs for documentaries featured on SBS and the History Chanel, and on Chinese and Indian television.