Capri Theatre

History Month: Tour of the Capri and Theatre Organ Demonstration (Sold Out)
2024-05-24 10:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Adelaide)
The Capri is steeped in a rich history of cinema and music. Its grand architecture is a landmark of the art moderne style and its WurliTzer theatre organ is a unique installation in the world. The Capri’s story highlights the enduring power of cinema as a medium for sharing our stories and the power of community and volunteers banding together to ensure a heritage listed icon thrives.

Be enthralled by the beautiful art modern design of the theatre and the majestic sounds of the mighty WurliTzer theatre organ.

The tour covers the history of The Capri, the beautiful art moderne architecture and a demonstration of theatre organ.

10:00am – morning tea10:30am – tour12:00pm – finish

Places are limited so bookings are essential.

Western Double Trouble - Blazing Saddles + Rio Bravo
2024-06-02 13:15 - 17:30 UTC
Two iconic westerns with two big anniversaries, that couldn’t be more different. One is an anarchic comedy that almost wasn’t released, then became the studio’s biggest summer release and was nominated for 3 Academy Awards. The other stars the king of Westerns and celebrates the man who fights for his citizens and ideals.
12:30pm – BAR IN THE FOYER
1:00pm – THE MIGHTY WURLITZER THEATRE ORGAN
1:15pm – RIO BRAVO
3:35pm – INTERVAL
4:00pm – BLAZING SADDLES
RIO BRAVO
When gunslinger Joe Burdette (Claude Akins) kills a man in a saloon, Sheriff John T. Chance (John Wayne) arrests him with the aid of the town drunk, Dude (Dean Martin). Before long, Burdette’s brother, Nathan (John Russell), comes around, indicating that he’s prepared to bust his brother out of jail if necessary. Chance decides to make a stand until reinforcements arrive, enlisting Dude, an old cripple named Stumpy (Walter Brennan) and baby-faced cowboy Colorado Ryan (Ricky Nelson) to help.
BLAZING SADDLES
In this satirical take on Westerns, crafty railroad worker Bart (Cleavon Little) becomes the first black sheriff of Rock Ridge, a frontier town about to be destroyed in order to make way for a new railroad. Initially, the people of Rock Ridge harbor a racial bias toward their new leader. However, they warm to him after realizing that Bart and his perpetually drunk gunfighter friend (Gene Wilder) are the only defense against a wave of thugs sent to rid the town of its population.

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert - 30th Anniversary Screening
2024-06-14 21:00 - 23:30 (Australia/Adelaide)
It’s been 30 years since the ‘budget Barbie camper’ was christened ‘Priscilla!’ We will celebrate with local superstars Vonni (who’s hot off the stage from performing in the live production of the show) plus Eve Elle and Wundes, accompanied by our very own Claire Baker onthe Mighty WurliTzer theatre organ. Then stay in your seat fora screening of the iconic gem!

8:30pm – BAR IN THE FOYER9:00pm – LIVE DRAG SHOW9:45pm – INTERVAL10:00pm – PRISCILLA ON SCREEN

$1 from each ticket will go towards the restoration of the original Priscilla, which is being restored by the History Trust of South Australia and will then reside at the National Motor Museum in Birdwood.

SYNOPSISWhen drag queen Anthony (Hugo Weaving) agrees to take his act on the road, he invites fellow cross-dresser Adam (Guy Pearce) and transsexual Bernadette (Terence Stamp) to come along. In their colorful bus, named Priscilla, the three performers travel across the Australian desert performing for enthusiastic crowds and homophobic locals. But when the other two performers learn the truth about why Anthony took the job, it threatens their act and their friendship.

Chris McPhee + Rosie Hosking: The Diva and The Organist
2024-06-23 14:00 - 16:00 UTC
Join us for an afternoon of magic as The Diva, Rosie Hosking and The Organist, Chris McPhee take centre stage at the Capri with a performance to excite your senses. From timeless classics to modern hits, this show will take audiences on a journey through a kaleidoscope of musical genres.

Introducing CHRIS McPHEE…

Chris McPhee A.A.G.M. is a celebrated theatre organist who lives and works in Adelaide. He has a distinctive musical style emanating fun and individuality while expressing his vibrant spirit and passion for nostalgia.

As a teenager, Chris was particularly inspired when he heard the legendary UK organist and entertainer, Douglas Reeve. Since then, Chris went on to build and establish an international reputation for himself. He has performed at leading venues across Australia, New Zealand, United States of America and the United Kingdom. In recogition of his outstanding talents, he was awarded an Associate Diploma in Organ, with Honors.

In his home city, Chris has starred as the featured artist on the J.W. Walker & Sons Adelaide Town Hall Organ and the Silver Jubilee Organ at the Festival Theatre. He was chosen to receive the great honor of being the final organist to perform at the historic Adelaide Regent Theatre before it closed in 2004.

Chris has thrilled audiences with his stylish organ playing at many venues and celebrates over 35 years of performing on the famous Wurlitzer at the Capri Theatre. He has released 7 commercial recordings and his music is broadcast extensively, not only on local radio, but all around the globe. He is a solo artist of great renown but he has also performed alongside some of the all-time greats of Australian entertainment.

Outside of Chris McPhee’s musical endeavours, he also holds qualifications in embalming and post mortem reconstructive surgery, with membership in both the Australian Institute of Embalming and British Institute of Embalmers.

ROSIE HOSKING

Rosie’s career spans 30 years and has seen her perform on the musical theatre, operatic, cabaret and corporate stage nationally and overseas. Her credits include performances with the State Opera of SA, Adelaide Cabaret Festival, Adelaide Festival, Cameron Mackintosh, Popjam Productions, Seabiscuit Productions, Six Foot Something Productions and The Factory. She studied at the Elder Conservatorium and is now delighted to be lecturing there in the musical theatre degree.

For the State Opera of South Australia Rosie’s roles include Prince Orlovsky in Die Fledermaus, Second Lady in The Magic Flute, featured roles in Love Burns and Bright Lights, Big Dreams. She has also appeared as a featured ensemble member in Carousel, The Merry Widow and Sweeney Todd understudying the role of Mrs Lovett. Most recently she appeared in Candide, a co-production with the State Theatre Company.

Other theatre credits include Diana Next to Normal (Six Foot Something & The Factory) for which she received the 2012 Adelaide Theatre Guide Award for Best Professional Female Performance. Other roles include Miriam in the Australian Premier of The Front (Adelaide Cabaret Festival), Lily in Mother, Wife and the Complicated Life (Popjam Productions), Dinah in South Pacific (Seabiscuit Productions) and The Phantom of the Opera Austraiian/NZ Tour (Cameron Mackintosh).

Emotion Is Dead - World Premiere
2024-06-28 18:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Adelaide)
EMOTION IS DEAD is a new indie feature film that’s already been dubbed ‘The Most South Aussie Story Ever Told’. We’re kick-starting our Australia-Wide Cinema Tour with a Special Red Carpet Launch Event with Live Music, Free Iconic South Aussie Drinks & Snacks, Cast & Crew Q&A and a bunch of other fun surprises.

!! FREE TICKETS FOR ALL EX HOLDEN ELIZABETH FACTORY WORKERS !!

Come dressed in all your Holden Merch | Prizes for best dressed.

AGENDA //

6pm – Red Carpet Arrival // Iconic S.A. Drinks & Snacks in the Lobby

7pm – Director’s Welcome & Live Music Performance

7:15pm – World Premiere Screening (89 Minutes)

8:45pm – Cast & Crew Q&A Hosted by Rebecca Morse

BROCK is a teenage skateboarder suffering from a recent family tragedy connected to the Holden Elizabeth Plant (Australia’s last auto factory). He comes up with a unique money-making scheme that tangles him up in Adelaide’s criminal underworld and only his Peter Brock obsessed mum & emo ex-girlfriend can save him from a terrifying fate. Based on true events.

GENRE // Crime/Thriller

RUN TIME // 89 Minutes

WRITER/DIRECTOR // PETE WILLIAMS (The New Breed)

PRODUCER // BRIAN HAYES (Hotel Mumbai)

CAST // TATIANA GOODE (A Sunburnt Christmas), ADAM TUOMINEN (Power Rangers), JUDE TURNER, BRAD McCARTHY, GABBY LLEWELYN, JAYA SUARTIKA & ISI SWEENEY.

CLASSIFICATION // MA15+

FILM FESTIVALS // Premiered at ADELAIDE FILM FEST (October, 2023)

SOUNTRACK // The films soundtrack includes EMO BANGERS from Alkaline Trio, Dashboard Confessional, The Get Up Kids, Jimmy Barnes, The Juliana Theory, Superdose Gangway, Taking Back Sunday, TOWNS, Underøath & The Used.

THEMES // Holden, Motor Racing, Skateboarding, Punk Rock, Emo Music, Peter Brock, Australian Culture, Working Class Themes, Social Justice, Youth Culture, Crime, Coming-of-Age, Dark Comedy, Inequality, Romance, Elizabeth, Adelaide, South Australia, Jimmy Barnes.

KINDA LIKE // Snowtown, Parasite, 20th Century Women, Donnie Darko.

Candlelight: Tribute to Queen
2024-07-25 18:30 - 19:35 (Australia/Adelaide)
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Adelaide. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen at The Capri Theatre under the gentle glow of candlelight.

General Info⏳ Duration: 65 minutes (doors open 30 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible 🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone

Tentative Program

Another One Bites the Dust

We Will Rock You

Radio Gaga

Don’t Stop Me Now

Crazy Little Thing Called Love

Under Pressure

I Want To Break Free

Somebody To Love

Who Wants To Live Forever

Love of My Life

Killer Queen

Bohemian Rhapsody

We Are The Champions

Performers

String quartet – The Amicus Strings

Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
2024-07-25 20:30 - 21:30 (Australia/Adelaide)
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Adelaide. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay & Imagine Dragons at Capri Theatre under the gentle glow of candlelight.

General Info⏳ Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 30 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone

Programme

Coldplay – Clocks

Coldplay – Something Just Like This

Imagine Dragons – Radioactive

Coldplay – Adventure of a Lifetime

Coldplay – Fix you

Imagine Dragons – Natural

Imagine Dragons – Next to Me

Coldplay – The Scientist

Imagine Dragons – Follow You

Imagine Dragons – Bad Liar

Imagine Dragons – Believer

Coldplay – Sky Full of Stars

Coldplay – Viva la Vida

Performers

String quartet – The Collective string quartert

Violin

Viola

Cello

Exhibition on Screen: Painting the Modern Garden - Monet to Matisse
2024-07-28 16:00 - 17:30 (Australia/Adelaide)
Claude Monet was an avid horticulturist and arguably the most important painter of gardens in the history of art, but he was not alone. Great artists like Van Gogh, Bonnard, Sorolla, Sargent, Pissarro and Matisse all saw the garden as a powerful subject for their art. These great artists, along with many other famous names, feature in an innovative and extensive exhibition from The Cleveland Museum of Art and The Royal Academy, London. From the exhibition walls to the wonder and beauty of artists’ gardens like Giverny and Seebüll, the film takes a magical and widely travelled journey to discover how different contemporaries of Monet built and cultivated modern gardens to explore expressive motifs, abstract color, decorative design and utopian ideas. Guided by passionate curators, artists and garden enthusiasts, this remarkable collection of Impressionists, Post-Impressionists, and avant-garde artists of the early twentieth century will reveal the rise of the modern garden in popular culture and the public’s enduring facination with gardens today. Long considered spaces for expressing colour, light and atmosphere, the garden has occupied the creative minds of some of the worlds greatest artists. As Monet said, ‘Apart from painting and gardening, I’m no good at anything’. For lovers of art or lovers of gardens, this is an ideal film.

Top Dog Film Festival 2024
2024-08-10 14:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Adelaide)
Celebrate the canine connection through this carefully curated collection of heartwarming stories about dogs and their people at the 2024 Top Dog Film Festival.

Meet dogs from all walks of life on the big screen at the 2024 Top Dog Film Festival. Experience the stories of unlikely agility dogs, unbreakable bonds and canine companions that enrich the lives of all those they encounter. Experience heartfelt stories of people who dedicate their lives to improving the outcomes for man’s best friend and meet a very clever dog who will steal a piece of your heart.

The 2024 Top Dog Film Festival presents a 2+ hour cinematic celebration honouring the bond between dogs and their people. Filled with delightfully doggy moments of joy and celebration of our beloved canine companions.

This carefully curated program of short canine-themed films is comprised of the most inspirational, heart-warming and entertaining stories about dogs and their human companions, from independent filmmakers around the globe.

Get your tickets before they all sell out – you’d be barking mad to miss it.

www.TopDogFilmFestival.com.au

ONE SCREENING ONLY IN ADELAIDE

Seating is not allocated. Arrive early for the best seats. Sorry NO REFUNDS.

This program is exempt from rating but would be considered a PG program.

Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour 2024
2024-08-10 19:00 - 22:00 (Australia/Adelaide)
The Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour showcases a 2 1/2 hour program of the most inspiring, heartfelt, and entertaining films celebrating adventurous women from independent filmmakers around the globe.

Experience the thrill of exploration and the triumph of the human spirit as we present a unique selection of films of varying lengths and styles, shining the light on the women of the adventure world.

Prepare to be captivated by stories of grit and determination, skill, and big dreams brought to life on the big screen. From mountaintop triumphs to exploration odysseys, our films will transport you to the edge of your seat and leave you feeling inspired to conquer your own challenges.

This is more than just a film tour – it’s a celebration of courage, resilience, and the power of the human spirit. Whether you’re seeking adrenaline-pumping action or heartwarming tales of triumph, the Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour has something for everyone.

Join us for a night of adventure inspiration packed full of positivity. Whether you’re young or young at heart, male or female, seasoned adventurer or aspiring explorer, the Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour promises to reignite your passion for life and leave you ready to tackle your next great adventure. Don’t miss out on this incredible journey – get your tickets now and prepare to be inspired!

ONE NIGHT ONLY IN ADELAIDE!

Find out more at https://gutsygirlsadventurefilmtour.com.au/

The Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour is exempt from classification, but the films are suitable for all ages (none of the films include swearing or drug references). Please note one film references suicide and eating disorders.

Exhibition on Screen: My National Gallery
2024-08-25 16:00 - 17:30 (Australia/Adelaide)
The National Gallery of London is one of the world’s greatest art galleries. It is full of masterpieces, an endless resource of history, an endless source of stories. But whose stories are told? Which art has the most impact and on whom? The power of great art lies in its ability to communicate with anyone, no matter their art historical knowledge, their background, their beliefs.

This film gives voice to those who work at the gallery – from cleaner to curator, security guard to director – who identify the one artwork that means the most to them and why. An assortment of people from all walks of life who have a strong connection to the gallery make surprising choices of both well-known and lesser-known artworks. Finally, some well-known celebrities explain what they head for when they visit the gallery. These stories are used as a lens through which to explore the 200-year history of the National Gallery and what the future may hold for this spectacular space.

Morning Memories - Retire Active Radio Players
2024-08-30 10:00 - 12:00 UTC
The Retire Active Radio Players return with a new program of nostalgic radio plays from the 40’s and 50’s , following Brian Smedley playing the Mighty WurliTzer Theatre Organ.
10:00am – Morning tea
10:30am – Radio Players
12:00pm – Finish

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Andre Rieu 2024 Maastricht Concert 'The Power of Love'
2024-09-01 15:00 - 17:30 (Australia/Adelaide)
André Rieu is ready to blow you away with his brand new cinema concert ‘Power of Love’. From his picturesque hometown of Maastricht The King of the Waltz presents a must-see big screen spectacular. Accompanied by his world famous Johann Strauss Orchestra and a cast of hundreds this promises to be the music event of the summer by one of the world’s most prolific artists.

In a concert overflowing with passion André’s unique repertoire combines classical, musicals, pop and rock! You have to see it to believe it.

Set against the backdrop of the historic Vrijthof square André will amaze you with iconic film scores, beautiful waltzes, tear jerking ballads and unexpected chart hits – music has the power to unite and this is a concert for all the family.

Rocky Horror - Midnight Screening
2024-09-13 23:59 - 2024-09-14 02:30 (Australia/Adelaide)
We see you twitching with antici….pation!! It’s been a whole bloody year since our last midnight screening of Rocky Horror so we know you’re just gagging to slip into something a little sexy and prance out into the night. This time round the legendary Vonni joins Peter Goers as co-host and judge for the costume parade, while the incomparable Claire Baker rocks the mighty WurliTzer theatre organ. We’ll have a Haigh’s Chocolates Hamper at the ready for the best dressed on the night.

11pm – BAR OPEN

Midnight – COSTUME PARADE WHILE CLAIRE BAKER ROCKS THE ORGAN

12:30am – THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW

The Gay Divorcee + live on stage Michael Griffiths plays Cole Porter (date updated)
2024-09-14 14:00 - 16:47 UTC
IMPORTANT NOTE! If you purchased tickets to see this event on the 4th of August, you can use your existing ticket to attend on September the 14th.
This is our second attempt at this event as poor Michael was unwell on the original date.
Fred and Ginger’s second pairing on the silver screen is a truly gay affair, nominated for Best Picture at the 1934 Academy Awards!
The musically gifted Michael Griffiths will conjure the spirit of Cole Porter to kick off the show and settle you into a 1930s kinda vibe.
1:00pm BAR IN THE FOYER2:00pm MICHAEL GRIFFITHS PLAYS COLE PORTER2:45pm INTERVAL3:00pm THE GAY DIVORCEE
MOVIE: An American woman travels to England to seek a divorce from her absentee husband, where she meets – and falls for – a dashing performer.

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Mathew Loeser: Tunes from the 20s and beyond...
2024-09-15 14:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Adelaide)
Mathew plays tunes from the 20’s and beyond, featuring the music of Cole Porter, Irving Berlin & Many More!

Mathew Loeser is equally at home playing either theatre organ or piano. His engaging personality is evoked by his nostalgic selection of repertoire. His selection of songs takes you back to the good old days of yesteryear. His passion for cabaret and lesser known songs will entertain and leave you wanting more.

Kym Purling plays Nat King Cole + Sleepless in Seattle
2024-09-22 14:30 - 17:15 (Australia/Adelaide)
World renowned and world class pianist Kym Purling will interpret the music of Nat King Cole, live on stage at the Capri. Purling spent almost three decades based in New York and Paris. He has established himself internationally, performing in more than 140 countries around the world alongside many stars, including Natalie Cole, Nat’s daughter. He has conducted several Broadway shows and has made significant contributions in the worlds of jazz and musical theatre. We are excited to invite you to this special performance to experience Purling’s renditions of our favourite Nat King Cole songs before screening the romantic blockbuster of the 90s, Sleepless in Seattle.

Kym Purling, piano

Tim Bowen, bass

Jackson Mack, drums

1:30pm BAR OPEN IN THE FOYER2:30pm THE KYM PURLING TRIO3:30pm SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE

MOVIE SYNOPSISAfter his wife Maggie passes away, Sam Baldwin and his 8-year-old son Jonah relocate from Chicago to Seattle to escape the grief associated with Maggie’s death. Eighteen months later Sam is still grieving and can’t sleep. Although Jonah misses his mother, he wants his father to get a new wife despite Sam having not even contemplated dating again. On Christmas Eve, Sam (on Jonah’s initiative) ends up pouring his heart out on a national radio talk show about his magical and perfect marriage to Maggie, and how much he still misses her. Among the many women who hear Sam’s story and fall in love with him solely because of it is Annie Reed, a Baltimore-based newspaper writer. Annie’s infatuation with Sam’s story and by association Sam himself is despite being already engaged. But Annie’s relationship with her straight-laced fiance Walter is unlike her dream love life in the movie An Affair to Remember (1957)

Fundraiser Screening of 'Kenny' with Special Guest Clayton Jacobson
2024-10-13 15:00 - 17:30 (Australia/Adelaide)
The pipework in the gents dunny at The Capri is corroding faster than Kenny’s arteries, so we’re hosting a little fundraiser to help cover the cost of restoring this sacred space in its original glory. The movie’s Director/Writer/Producer/Actor, Mr Clayton Jacobson, will join Dr Nick Prescott on stage post movie for a chin wag about the making of the film.

Proudly hosted by the Goodwood Road Business Association and sponsored by the Goodwood Community Bank.

A huge thanks to our generous raffle donors who have offered up some fantastic prizes to be won on the day:

Gingers Vintage Lounge Bar

Good Gilbert

Goodwood Fresh

Goodwood Quality Meats

The Goody

IGA Goodwood

Lemongrass Thai Bistro

The Lingerie Company

Pizza Pizzaz

A Touch of Beauty

Terry White Chemmart Goodwood

Adelaide Independent Film Festival 2024
2024-10-19 14:00 - 19:30 (Australia/Adelaide)
Welcome in the warmth of Spring and join us at the Adelaide Independent Film Festival (AIFF) for an afternoon of incredible short films presented at the uniquely designed and heritage-listed Capri Theatre!

Experience the allure of a 1941 art deco theatre and become captivated by inspiring, thought-provoking stories that will challenge your perspective on the world.

The official programme comprises over twenty short films from seven countries, including an award winner from this year’s Sydney Film Festival, a short film from the prestigious American Film Institute, and short films selected at the Melbourne International Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival, Sydney Film Festival, Flickerfest, and the St Kilda Film Festival.

To add extra flavour to the mix, you’ll hear the Capri Theatre’s beating heart – their Wurlitzer Theatre organ – play before the official selection.

AIFF24 is proudly sponsored by The City of Unley, CrewHQ, the Mercury, Capri Theatre, the Fleurieu Film Festival, ProAv Solutions, Etikette, Alpha Trophies, the 48 Hour Film Project, and Actors Ink.

Thank you for supporting the AIFF. We hope you have a wonderful experience at our festival.

Specific Information:

Tickets can be purchased online or at the door (on 19 October 2024) with discounted prices available for Unley residents, concession card holders, students and volunteers at the Capri Theatre.

The Audience Award empowers you, our audience, to choose your favourite film from the afternoon’s lineup. Voting can be done in two ways: using a smartphone or pen and paper.

After the awards presentation, join us in the foyer for a celebratory drink with the filmmakers. We’d love to know which short film was your favourite!

A full screening programme is available on our website.

For further information, please send us a message or refer to the FAQ section on our website.

Brief Schedule

2:00 pm: Arrival

2:30 pm: Capri Theatre’s Wurlitzer Theatre Organ

2:45 pm: Welcome

3:00 pm: Official Selection – Part One

4:45 pm: Intermission

5:00 pm: Official Selection – Part Two

6:30 pm: Intermission

6:35 pm: Awards Announcement

7:05 pm: Networking Drinks (In Foyer)

7:30 pm: Finish

List of Short Films

YAKKA

Directed by Jack Shepherd

South Australian Premiere

CACTUS

Directed by Milena Bennett

MARY IN THE MIRROR

Directed by Justine Vlachoulis

South Australian

South Australian Premiere

THURSDAY SPECIAL

Directed by Varun Tandon

Australian Premiere

DAD

Directed by Riley Eli Jones

South Australian Premiere

REPOSE

Directed by Nathan Still

RISE & FALL

Directed by Harley Bonner

World Premiere

THE ONLY SON

Directed by Piotr Matyja

Australian Premiere

FRIENDLY FIRE

Directed by Gaden Sousa

South Australian Premiere

THEREAFTER

Directed by Matthew Bugeja, Lucas Bugeja

South Australian

A MILLION LIVES

Directed by Dante Niedźwiedź

South Australian

GOSH

Directed by Molly Huson

South Australia

South Australian Premiere

DOES IT COME WITH A WARRANTY?

Directed by Tom Lawrence-Doyle

South Australian

South Australian Premiere

DARWIN STORY

Directed by Natasha Tonkin

THE JOURNEY

Directed by Nahid Elhami Rad

LITTLE HICCUPS

Directed by Fitriani Revanda

South Australian Premiere

TALKING CURE

Directed by Leo Canali

YARDBIRDS

Directed by Daniel Shin

South Australian Premiere

MONSTER

Directed by Piers Goffart, Eric Giessmann

Australian Premiere

SORAYA

Directed by Maryam Rahimi

GIVE OUT

Directed by Dominic Campaniello

South Australian

Radical Reels by the Banff Mountain Film Festival
2024-10-23 19:00 - 22:00 (Australia/Adelaide)
Faster, steeper, higher, deeper! The most adrenaline-inducing mountain sport films from around the globe will thrill and inspire you with big-screen adventures when the Radical Reels Tour hits the road around Australia this October.

The festival is the Banff Mountain Film Festival’s more outrageous, adventurous little sibling and is characterised by ‘Oh my God’ moments as elite athletes and adventurers conquer their challenges and dreams.

This year’s tour promises to get your pulse racing, from the comfort and safety of your cinema seat. Watch death defying feats of pure genius, verging on insanity, shot in some of the planet’s most spectacular settings.

Featuring a collection of short films from around the globe including the winner of the Best Snow Sport film at the recent Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival in Canada.

ONE SCREENING ONLY IN ADELAIDE : DON’T MISS THE ACTION

For more details visit https://www.radicalreels.com.au

Please note the 2 longest films in the program are subtitled

SEATING IS NOT ALLOCATED: Come early for the best seats.

SORRY NO REFUNDS

The Radical Reels Tour is exempt from classification, but all coarse language has been beeped out.

David Bailey accompanies the 1924 'Peter Pan' silent movie on the theatre organ
2024-11-03 14:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Adelaide)
David Bailey has built a strong reputation as an organist with a particular skill in accompanying silent movies. His program will include a screening of the 1924 film ‘Peter Pan’ in its centenary year since release. David has presented this program interstate to rave reviews and it will now be Adelaide’s turn to enjoy this experience.

David Bailey is an Australian theatre organist, composer and silent film accompanist based in Brisbane with a musical style influenced heavily by the popular music of the early to mid-twentieth century. A theatre organist firstly, David’s main form of musical expression has always been connected to the silent film world, but in 2007 he brought this expertise back to the cinema and pursued an interest in silent film accompaniment. Since then, he has composed and performed scores for films from all over the world and every genre including many screenings for the Australian Cinematheque at GOMA. David strives to creatively reveal the huge musical resources of the theatre organ to modern audiences and offer a cinema experience that is simultaneously novel and nostalgic.

Tom Burlinson 'Still Swingin' live on stage
2024-11-08 19:30 - 21:30 (Australia/Adelaide)
Presenting Australian star of stage and screen, Tom Burlinson, in a sensational salute to the masters of vocal Swing.

This dazzling, energetic show presents a montage of swing classics made famous by the great superstars Tony Bennett, Sammy Davis Jr, Nat ‘King’ Cole, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin and Frank Sinatra, through to the hits of the hugely successful modern favourites – Harry Connick Jr and Michael Bublé.

Tom’s illustrious career stretches from acting and singing to television host and theatrical producer. He first shot to stardom in the early ‘80s when he was cast in the title role in the movie The Man from Snowy River, which became one of the most successful Australian films ever made. This led to a string of starring roles in Australian and international films.

In the ‘90’s, Tom revealed that as well as being a talented actor, he also had an amazing singing voice.

He was cast by Frank Sinatra’s daughter, Tina in his first professional singing engagement as the voice of the young Frank in the Warner Brothers mini-series ‘Sinatra’.

Later Tom created and starred in the acclaimed theatrical production ‘Frank – A Life in Song’, a celebration of the life and career of the legendary Sinatra, which played highly successful seasons at premier venues around Australia and overseas.

Now he has explored the renowned achievements of other stars of the genre and chosen their best songs to perform, as well as some Sinatra classics and timeless “standards” in “Still Swingin’”. This show truly has one great song after another!

He has included classics from the great Tony Bennett, who was Sinatra’s favourite singer; the smooth and jazzy Nat ‘King’ Cole, the multi-talented, highly-energised Sammy Davis Jr, the “King of Cool” Dean Martin, and the sensational Bobby Darin.

Tom says his show would not be complete without a selection of Sinatra songs.

“Many people who come to see the show will be expecting to hear some Sinatra. For me, he was the greatest of them all, but that’s not to say they weren’t all great.”

Throughout the show Tom has included all-time favourites such as I’ve Got the World on a String,

Fly Me to the Moon, I’ve Got You Under My Skin, and, of course, New York, New York.

Vocal swing has become popular once again due to the immense popularity and success of artists such as Harry Connick Jr and Michael Bublé, who have added their own spin to some of the greatest swing songs.

“If you like these artists, I’m confident that you will like what I’m doing in this show. I’ve found that youngeraudiences often don’t realise that many of these songs were originally written and performed back in the ‘40s and ‘50s. I like to set the record straight and make sure the audience knows by whom they were originally done. There’s no doubt Bublé is a huge fan of Sinatra and there’s also no doubt that Sinatra would love to know that a younger audience still loves his songs.”

The song list for the show is a feast of swing classics, including Just in Time, Beyond the Sea, L-O-V-E, Birth of the Blues, Ain’t That a Kick in the Head?, It Had to be You, Sway, Feeling Good and Mack the Knife. Also included are beautiful slower tempo numbers such as Unforgettable, The Shadow of Your Smile, Everybody Loves Somebody and Mr. Bojangles.

Most of the musical arrangements in the show are based on the originals, providing instant recognition for fans of the style.

Accompanying Tom on stage as always will be a fabulous jazz band including some of Australia’s best musicians.

Selected reviews:

“Pure class and highly recommended” – The Sun Herald

“Hugely enjoyable” – The Age

“Tom Burlinson is sensational! His delivery makes one feel he is talking and singing directly to you” – The Adelaide Advertiser

THERE WILL BE A MEET AND GREET WITH TOM AFTER THE PERFORMANCE

Exhibition on Screen: Van Gogh - Poets and Lovers
2024-11-10 16:00 - 17:30 (Australia/Adelaide)
200 years after its opening and a century after acquiring its first Van Gogh works, the National Gallery is hosting the UK’s biggest ever Van Gogh exhibition. Van Gogh is not only one of the most beloved artists of all time, but perhaps the most misunderstood.

This film is a chance to reexamine and better understand this iconic artist. Focusing on his unique creative process, Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers explores the artist’s years in the south of France, where he revolutionised his style. Van Gogh became consumed with a passion for storytelling in his art, turning the world around him into vibrant, idealised spaces and symbolic characters.

Poets and lovers filled his imagination; everything he did in the south of France served this new obsession. In part, this is what caused his notorious breakdown, but it didn’t hold back his creativity as he created masterpiece after masterpiece. Explore one of art history’s most pivotal periods in this once-in-a-century show. Made in close collaboration with the National Gallery.

The Great White Whale
2024-11-10 18:30 - 20:30 (Australia/Adelaide)
SCREENING AND Q&A

Deep in the wild Southern Ocean, halfway between Australia and Africa, a snowy volcano, almost three thousand metres high, rears up from the sea like a great white whale. Five times it tried to kill the first team that sought to reach its summit. Yet back they sailed, through the worst seas in the world, this time with legendary explorer Bill Tilman as their skipper.

This is the extraordinary tale of those first attempts to climb Big Ben, the smoking glacier ringed volcano on Heard Island, Australia’s loneliest, remotest outpost. It’s a tale told with quirky humour by those who were there, backed up with their beautifully shot archival expedition footage. Paul Jarman’s brilliant music score, pays tribute to the utter boldness of the quest, bringing to life this little known moment in Australian history.

Feast Festival - Queer Film Night
2024-11-12 18:30 - 22:30 (Australia/Adelaide)
The Capri is proud to host a night of queer films as part of the Feast Festival. We’ll begin with a collection of short films curated by Queer Screen, followed by the SA premiere of All Shall Be Well.

6:00pm – BAR OPEN IN THE FOYER

6:30pm – QUEER SCREEN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL

8:00pm – INTERVAL

8:30pm – FEATURE: ALL SHALL BE WELL

QUEER SCREEN – SHORTS

Come Clean (USA) – A young man struggling with OCD white-knuckles his way through a Grindr hook-up and makes a mess of things.Scaring Women at Night (Canada) – Two strangers are scared on a late walk home. As they try to escape one another, their worlds collide at an intersection forcing them to question who they’re afraid of and why.Longing (UK) – On the night before her flight home, a Malaysian woman with a secret finds herself on an impromptu date with another woman.The Talent (UK) – On the set of a luxury car commercial, an overlooked assistant seizes his chance to get noticed by the star. Filmed on a Virtual Production Stage, The Talent is a tense exploration of masculinity, desire and becoming starring Golden Globe nominee Emma D’Arcy.F**KED (UK) – A married lesbian couple, in an open relationship, try to navigate their curiosity and newfound freedom.Buffer Zone (Cyprus/UK) – Two young soldiers across enemy lines fall in love and find escape from their oppressive environments through music.Queen Size (France) – This morning, Marina has an appointment with Charlie to sell her a mattress. This evening, she will cancel her plane for Reunion. But they don’t know that yet.

FEATURE – All Shall Be Well (Hong Kong)

Angie and Pat are a couple living in Hong Kong who have been together for over four decades. After Pat’s unexpected death, Angie finds herself at the mercy of her extended family as she struggles to retain both her dignity and the home that they shared for over thirty years.

Tribute Concert to Monsieur Aznavour
2024-11-17 17:00 - 18:30 (Australia/Adelaide)
The legendary French-Armenian singer would have been 100 years old this year.

You think you don’t know him? Think twice 🙂 Perhaps these links will help:

To pay tribute to his incredible talent, come to a formidable concert by the orchestra led by Minas Berberyan and by the talented tenor: Tasso Bouyessis! The concert will showcase the most famous songs of Monsieur Aznavour, some will be sung in English, some will be sung in French, and… maybe one or two will be sung in your original language 😉

The Capri Theatre, a listed heritage building, is the perfect place to showcase this tribute concert to Monsieur Aznavour. To enhance the festivities, the Bar will be opened upon your arrival and during the interval.

Candlelight Concert: Vivaldi Four Seasons
2024-11-21 18:30 - 19:30 (Australia/Adelaide)
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Adelaide. Get your tickets now to discover Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at The Capri Theatre under the gentle glow of candlelight.General Info⏳ Duration: 65 minutes (doors open 30 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible ❓ View the FAQs for this event here🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zoneTentative ProgramPerformed by the Amicus String Quartet

Winter

Vivaldi’s Four Seasons

Spring

Summer

Autumn

Morning Memories - Love Lives Forever
2024-11-22 10:00 - 12:00 UTC
The final Morning Memories show for 2024, Love Lives Forever, promises to bring to our Capri Theatre audiences a delightful and varied program of beautiful music.
The program has been curated by music specialist Anne ApThomas who will bring her particular skills to the concert playing the grand piano and harp. Anne will be joined onstage for musical duets with Jenni Burton at the Wurlitzer Organ, with old favorites like Don’t Sit Under The Apple Tree and Makin’ Whoopi, made famous by Eddie Cantor.
John Slater will also perform on the Mighty Wurlitzer with his own selection of love songs.
Violinist Jocelyn Nguyen will play several duets with Anne accompanying her on piano and harp.
Then to add more variety to the show, octogenarians Richie Gun and John Aue will perform several popular melodies, including Love Walked Right In on piano and double bass.
The morning concert will be rounded off with more love songs, this time coming from the Ukrainian singing group, Le Leky Ensemble.
Love will certainly be in the air for this special event.
10:00am – Morning tea10:30am – Performance12:00pm – Finish

Brett Kavanagh & Debbie Fitzsummons: Duelling Keyboards
2024-12-01 14:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Adelaide)
Prepare for a musical battle like no other, featuring Australia’s leading cinema organists in a thrilling ‘hand-to-hand’ showdown. Witness the magic, charm, and raw power as these virtuosos perform on the legendary Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ and Grand Piano. The program is packed with hits from stage and screen, including Chess, West Side Story, The Lion King, and iconic tunes from Queen and the Cherry Poppin’ Daddies. Add a dash of drama with tangos from Schindler’s List and True Lies, and you have an unforgettable afternoon in store!

To top it all off, a touch of festive cheer will be added with Leroy Anderson’s Sleigh Ride and the timeless Mary’s Boy Child, as popularised by Tom Jones and David Foster.

Back by popular demand and with just one Adelaide performance, this concert promises something for everyone. Don’t miss your chance to witness this extraordinary musical experience! Grab your tickets now and be part of the magic!

André Rieu's 2024 Christmas Concert: Gold and Silver
2024-12-08 14:30 - 17:30 (Australia/Adelaide)
Celebrate the holiday season with André Rieu’s dazzling Christmas Concert, “Gold and Silver,” exclusively in cinemas! This magical event embodies the festive spirit of Christmas, bringing joy, warmth, and sparkle to the big screen.

Get ready to be transported to the wondrous world of enchanting glamour that is André’s winter wonderland! Under the sparkle of 150 chandeliers and 50 Venetian candelabras, feel your heart warm with the magical melody of all your favourite Christmas classics. André Rieu will be joined on stage by his beloved Johann Strauss Orchestra, along with special guest artists and the young and talented Emma Kok.

Don’t miss this chance to celebrate music, love, and Christmas sparkle, with André Rieu’s new Christmas Concert ” Gold and Silver “

1:30pm – BAR OPEN IN THE FOYER

2:15pm – THE MIGHTY WURLITZER THEATRE ORGAN

2:30pm – ANDRE RIEU ON SCREEN

5:30pm – FINISH
