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.
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 is 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
Main entrance
Please note that performance space accessibility may differ from the main venue. 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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The Crawford Room at The Courtyard of Curiosities at the State Library
North Terrace, Adelaide, Kaurna
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The Hetzel Room at The Courtyard of Curiosities at the State Library
North Terrace, Adelaide, Kaurna
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The Mortlock Library at The Courtyard of Curiosities at the State Library
North Terrace, Adelaide, Kaurna
Shows
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Theatre and Physical Theatre
Too Clowns
WARNING! This is a very clowns show. Probably too clowns for most. Maybe don't come(s).
- 6 Mar - 21 Mar
- 10:15pm
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Variety
An Evening with Dame Granny Smith
Ventriloquist David Salter interviews Australia's most celebrated apple.
- 20 Feb - 22 Mar
- Various times
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Theatre and Physical Theatre
NIUSIA
Beth learns the stories of the holocaust-surviving Nana she remembers as an angry, dying old woman.
- 24 Feb - 8 Mar
- 3:00pm, 4:30pm, 7:50pm
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Comedy
HOT DEPARTMENT: amalgamation
A greatest hits of chaos, camp, and cooked brilliance from Australia’s most unhinged comedy duo.
- 10 Mar - 22 Mar
- 9:00pm
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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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Cabaret
Good Man
Connor Morel recounts meeting his dad for the first time. Hilarious, moving show with a live band.
- 20 Feb - 1 Mar
- 6:00pm
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Comedy
Joni - Play (like) a man
A hockey comedy. Blood, sweat and beers! Sponsored by: internalised misogyny.
- 10 Mar - 22 Mar
- 2:30pm, 5:30pm, 7:00pm
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Kids and Family
Tonight! a clown who wanted to be loved?
Slow-motion boxing, tape measure tangles, pizza dancing. Is this really the best way to find love?
- 11 Mar - 15 Mar
- 5:40pm
