Victa Cinema will host its first Adelaide Fringe Festival Takeover on March 7-8, bringing comedy, theatre, local talent and international film to the heritage cinema.

The two-day festival is supported by the Fringe Fund, which fosters arts engagement, and festival experience across the state, helping to bring a genuine Fringe experience to the Fleurieu Peninsula.

The program features a mix of live performances, thought-provoking film, and world-class storytelling, making festival entertainment more accessible for southern regional audiences.

“We’re incredibly excited to bring this line‑up to Victa Cinema for locals to enjoy,” says Jarrad Jenkins, Coordinator at Victa Cinema.

“It’s a chance for our community to enjoy world-class performances locally, while also showcasing the creativity and cultural vibrancy of Victor Harbor and the Fleurieu Peninsula.”

The weekend kicks off with Open[ing] Mic on Saturday morning, a welcoming, community-centered session where local performers, emerging artists, musicians, poets, and comedians take the stage to launch the Fringe weekend.

Adelaide Fringe favourite Gordon Southern brings two hit comedy shows: Great Southern Man, a fast-paced, witty show with sharp cultural insight, and A Brief History of History, a hilarious journey through time blending storytelling with Fringe inventiveness.

Railway Bob offers a heartfelt, family-friendly theatre performance exploring history, resilience, and Australian storytelling.

The festival also features a curated selection from the SAGA International Women’s Film Festival, showcasing globally recognised films by women directors. 

Full program and ticketing information on the Fringe Festival Takeover is available now on the Victa Cinema website. 

The Takeover is just a taste of Fringe on the Fleurieu, with music, comedy and theatre events across the region. Visit the Adelaide fringe website for details.