Barbaroi: Adelaide Fringe 2023 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 stars for edgy, exciting physical theatre that is family friendly
Review by Sharon Harrington
Barbaroi is raw, atmospheric physical theatre, set in a dystopian future with a pumping alternative soundtrack.
This is a cool show. It feels edgy and foreboding and yet all the acts are surprisingly family friendly.
Think of a low lit, Bladerunner-style, post-apocalyptic setting, where gangs rule the streets. Each sequence seems to be a “dance off” of sorts, where each member proves their skills via acrobatics, aerials, juggling or other circus feats.
The aerial rope routine, where a spunky young woman twirls her way up to the ceiling and down the rope was awe-inspiring, and a definite favourite.
The acrobatic sequences were full of spectacular flips and tumbles that left us sitting on the edge of our seats.
A routine with glowing violet hula-hoops spinning every which way was just stunning.
This is a show that you can take older children to if they are not overly sensitive to the gritty atmosphere and enjoy acrobatics. Our Acro-obsessed Play & Go kids (6 & 7 years) sat mesmerized, loving every moment, as did my husband and I.
Barbaroi deservedly won the Adelaide Fringe’s Best Circus & Physical Theatre Award in 2021. The show is back for its final season at the Adelaide Fringe this year, so check it out!
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