The Reichstag Is Burning
A national emergency is declared. Civil liberties are restricted. Theatres and nightclubs -- intellectual, artistic havens - are closing. A chanteuse takes to a smoky stage in musical defiance. A postmodern cabaret for a world on fire, inspired by the Weimar Kabarett tradition.
Written & Performed by Joanne Hartstone - WINNER Frank Ford Award, Made In Adelaide Award
Designed & Directed by Tom Kitney
Musical Direction by Emma Knights
Voice Over & Translation by Michael Morley
Associate Design by George Cort
"One of the most lauded and awarded Fringe performers Adelaide has produced." (The Barefoot Review)
"Joanne Hartstone is an all-round entertainer, oozing comedic, dramatic and musical talent... A true Super Star is Born." (Edinburgh Guide)
"One of Adelaide's most prodigious stage talents." (The Advertiser)
Presented by: Hartstone-Kitney Productions
HARTSTONE-KITNEY PRODUCTIONS is the collaborative work of prolific international theatre-practitioners: Joanne Hartstone and Tom Kitney.
"One of the major figures of the Fringe world both as an entrepreneur curating [their] own mini Fringe in the city and Botanic Gardens, producing shows as well as creating outstanding solo pieces” (Samela Harris-The Barefoot Review)
“Prolific and adventurous… Hartstone-Kitney Productions is a South Australia based theatrical [company] producing livewire theatre... a multi-award winning company, specializing in theatre, and immersive events. Utilizing their international connections, they present high quality productions in Arts Festivals and markets around the globe... and are a significant producing entity at the Adelaide Fringe.” (Global Media Post)
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The Reichstag is Burning is stunning - it elevates Fringe Festival artistry to heights that are infrequently seen... an indisputable triumph - Kym Clayton, The Barefoot Review
Joanne Hartstone and Tom Kitney have devised a beautifully crafted cabaret meditation on this dark time in modern history. - Peter Burdon, The Advertiser
A timely and thought-provoking night at the theatre – don’t miss it. - Jenny Fewster, Stage Whispers
In the best theatrical tradition, this show gives us plenty to enjoy, and plenty to think about! - Adrian Miller, The Clothesline
Cabaret-inspired inspired cabaret... Let's hear it for Hartstone and Kitney, pulling magical things out of a black box. - Ewart Shaw, Broadway World