The Courtyard of Curiosities at the State Library
North Terrace, Adelaide, Kaurna
The Mortlock Library was recently voted the second most beautiful library in the world, and we are opening up this space as a Fringe venue for 2026.
Detailed venue and space accessibility
Main venue accessibility information
Entrance
The main entrance to the venue has step-free access suitable for people using mobility aids.
Wheelchair access to this venue is via a lift.
The lift has raised tactile buttons and braille and audio information telling people what floor they are arriving at.
Car parking
There are 2 designated wheelchair accessible car parking spaces near this venue.
Wheelchair accessible parking is located: Kintore Avenue
Drop off point
Safe wheelchair accessible drop off/pick up area in close proximity to the venue entrance.
The path of travel from the street or drop off point to the entrance level, firm and obstacle free.
Box Office
No box office available at this venue.
Toilet facilities
Designated wheelchair accessible unisex toilet/s.
Food and Drink
The accessible food and drink services are located: On the mezzanine floor in the State Library
Additional information
State Library of South Australia, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, 5000
Main venue accessibility images
Venue Main Entrance
Please note:
Not all shows may be performing in an accessible performance space. Please check the details of the performance space specific to your performance.
Adelaide Fringe is committed to continually improving accessibility measures. Please reach out if you have any concerns.
Opening hours
- Sunday:12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Monday:closed
- Tuesday: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Wednesday: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Thursday: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Friday: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Saturday:12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Venue information
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Phone
+61439511885
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Facilities
- Licenced bar facilities
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Venue age restriction
Venue is 18+ but minors may attend with a parent or legal guardian
Performance spaces
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Cabaret
Naughty Cabaret
A queer feminist extravaganza full of energy, absurdity and ridiculousness.
- 5 Mar - 21 Mar
- 10:30pm
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Theatre and Physical Theatre
Wright&Grainger's ORPHEUS
A very award winning show, in a very beautiful room, with some very gorgeous music. You in? Surely.
- 19 Feb - 22 Mar
- 6:40pm
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Theatre and Physical Theatre
Wright&Grainger's EURYDICE
A multi award winning show in the second most beautiful library in the world. Get in there.
- 19 Feb - 20 Mar
- 8:30pm
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Comedy
Pinky von Sox and the Novel Stand-Up Experience by David P. Tieck Jr. A Novel. The Show.
An electrifying novel, written & performed live before your eyes. For book worms & guitar nerds!
- 20 Feb - 1 Mar
- 5:30pm
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Theatre and Physical Theatre
The Art of Storm-Whistling
A young man follows his missing uncle's maps on an otherworldly journey.
- 21 Feb - 22 Mar
- 2:30pm, 4:00pm
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Variety
An Evening with Dame Granny Smith
Armed with nothing but an apple, ventriloquist David Salter interviews the witty Dame Smith.
- 20 Feb - 22 Mar
- 2:30pm, 4:00pm, 7:00pm
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Cabaret
Gemma Caruana: RAGE BAIT
A sketch-cabaret for those sick of doomscrolling seeking a deranged diva offering campy catharsis.
- 20 Feb - 1 Mar
- 4:00pm, 8:45pm
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Theatre and Physical Theatre
Why English?
The Infamous colonial hangover creating chaos worldwide! Powerful and dynamic theatre show!
- 3 Mar - 8 Mar
- Various times
