This show belongs to the Adelaide Fringe 2023 season. This season is now over.

Glenn Skuthorpe, Dire Straits, First Nations, Indigenous
Glenn Skuthorpe live on stage
Glenn Skuthorpe live on stage

Telegraph Road - Glenn Skuthorpe presents Dire Straits

Music • Tribute / Cover Band
South Australia • Australian Premiere

For 3 shows only, Glenn Skuthorpe and band present the songs of Dire Straits. Renown for his Mark Knopfler playing style, Glenn Skuthorpe along with the incredible musicianship of his band, brings you the hits of Dire Straits. Immerse yourself in some true classics with this music that transcends time. 

"…a style that is earthy, Australian and very much his own," Yarn Up Magazine

Presented by: Glenn Skuthorpe

With 7 highly regarded albums and music featured in movies and documentaries such as The Emu Runner and John Pilger’s Utopia, Nhunggabarra, Kooma man and international touring singer-songwriter Glenn Skuthorpe is a powerful lyricist and composer who gives voice to those whose stories must be heard. A compelling performer whose playing style is captivating, engaging audiences in the stories behind his journeys.
Following a string of highly successful tours including Port Fairy Folk Festival, Saltwater Freshwater Festival, Calgary and Edmonton Folk Festivals, Germany, Canada & the UK, prepare for an infusion of genres with vibes of urban street blues to open plains and wide-open skies.

Reviews & Fringefeed Reacts

  • Subtle melodies, trademark guitar licks, vocals - all there to remind us just how good Dire Straits were. And how good Glenn Skuthorpe is! - Michael Coghlan, The Clothesline