A triptych shows three different angles of a woman with books in her pockets. In the centre she leans towards the audience and sings into a microphone. The image is presented in the style of a graphic novel illustration featuring bold lines and a vibrant colour palette.

Five cut-outs of the same woman performing in different outfits in front of a theatre backdrop with red curtains and purple spotlights.

A woman holding a microphone in front of a theatre backdrop with red curtains and purple spotlights smiles. She is wearing a headwrap and big earrings and has books in her pocket.

pockets full of poems

Ride a poetic soundscape through place and time with reflections on the experiences that connect us. Sophie Benkemoun invites audiences into a lyrical world shaped by travel, daily musings, love, desire, and her quest for wholeness. Blending spoken word with original soundscapes and live vocal loops, her one-woman show is a rhythmic meditation on memory and meaning.

Fresh from its Darwin Fringe debut, this reimagined performance arrives in Adelaide with new depth and resonance.

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Cabaret • Poetry

Northern Territory • SA Premiere

: Wed, 04 Mar - Thu, 05 Mar
: 60 min
: The Ballroom at Ayers House Events
: PG (2 Warnings)
: $25 to $50
: All transactions incur a $4.80 Transaction fee.

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Presented by: Sophie Benkemoun

Bilingual dreamer, seeker, and creator. Poet, performer, and music maker. A Territory transplant since 2016, Sophie rolled into the Top End and never rolled out — the place got under her skin. From Melbourne’s slam poetry scene in the 90s, frequenting open mics and busking city streets and festivals, to lighting up Darwin stages, her words have travelled far. Her poetry and stories appear in zines and anthologies, and are published through travel maker press, which she founded in 2022. Her poetry collection futurespective was shortlisted for the 2024 Chief Minister’s NT Book Awards.

Sessions

Duration: 60 min

Wed 04 Mar: 7:30pm

Thu 05 Mar: 10:30pm

Ticket Prices

Full price: $35.00

Early Bird: $24.50

Fringe Member: $17.50 (2 ticket minimum)

Health Care Cardholder: $25.00

Senior: $25.00

Student: $25.00

VIP = show + pocketbook: $50.00

Companion Card: $0.00

Prices may not be available on all sessions

All transactions incur a $4.80 Transaction Fee (some exceptions apply). Read more at Fees explained.

1 Venue

The Ballroom at Ayers House Events

Ayers House, 288 North Terrace, Adelaide

We have access from North Terrace via two driveways. Additional access is via Rundle Street via Paxton's Walk. We have parking onsite (pay and display) and a U-Park next door to the west.

: Step-free mobility aid access through the main entrance with an accessible bathroom.
: Venue is suitable for all ages

Detailed venue info and space accessibility

Suitability & Warnings

Content Rating: PG

Target Audience: High School (15-17) | Adults (18+)

Family Friendly: No

Sexual References : Occasional, Mild

Coarse Language : Occasional, Strong

Accessibility

: High Audio Content