
The Lost Dice Fringe 2025 Shows
The Lost Dice is proud to announce that we are an Adelaide Fringe Venue in 2025! With 13 different acts and 100 shows, there's something for everyone: Comedy, AI takeover, Art, Magic, and Role-Playing.
Fringe at The Lost Dice has it all…
All tickets booked via Fringe Tix
Why not come by for a drink and a fun game before or after your show? Just show us your ticket for one of our Fringe performances, and you can play games for only $5! You can still book our fantastic 1st-floor gaming space to enjoy your favourite games, even while Fringe shows are happening right above and below you! Join the fun!
Role To Cast LIVE Join four professional Aussie performers for four incredible nights of tabletop roleplaying at The Lost Dice, Adelaide's beloved board game cafe. Role to Cast LIVE brings the Ennie award-winning tabletop roleplaying podcast to the stage with each member of the cast taking the storyteller's seat for one night to weave an original story set in a world of their choosing and where the roll of the dice decides between triumph and disaster. The crew's unrivalled storytelling will be enhanced by professional lighting, sound and production for a fully immersive experience that is utterly unique. Grab a bite and a drink from the Lost Dice kitchen and bar as you settle in for an evening of tabletop action, drama and hilarity. Adault • Comedy • Theatre and Physical Theatre • Dates 22nd Feb, 1st, 8th, 5th & 22nd March • Rating: M • Family Friendly: No
Sam King: Tricks & Stuff Soap... Bubbles... and the mysterious disappearance of Sam’s father. Winner of Best Magic at Adelaide Fringe 2024, Sam King returns with Tricks & Stuff, an absurd, up-close comedy-magic show that defies expectations. Prepare for an unpredictable ride filled with hilarious tricks, mind-bending illusions, and stories that keep you guessing. With his distinctive blend of magic and quirky humor, Sam creates an unforgettable, laugh-out-loud experience like no other. “If you’ve never seen magic this close before; or wanted a magician who deals in bigger mysteries than simply making the right card appear, put Sam King on your Fringe to-do list.” ★★★★ Mix102.3 For a Fringe show that breaks the mold, Tricks & Stuff is a close-up magic experience that delivers endless surprises. Genre: Magic, Rating: PG, Family Friendly: No Content Warnings: Mild Occasional Coarse Language, Mild Occasional Depicts Violence
Booze & the Bard: The Shakespearean Drinking Game 5 actors perform a Shakespearean classic in 1 hour with a twist... 1 of them is drunk! Don’t miss out on these sell-out adaptions of Shakespeare’s beloved shows. Watch our cast of improv superstars corral their tipsy troupe-member while juggling Shakespearean monologues, spontaneous dancing, sadistic spinning wheels, and one very sexy lamp. ★★★★½ "The show is hilarious, a little bit rude, and has a whole lot of heart. I'm sure it would be just as the Bard intended." Adult • Comedy • Theatre and Physical Theatre Dates 20th, 21st and 23rd 8:30pm M15+
Terms & Conditions Are we living in a simulation controlled by an algorithm? Why is social media telling us we are in ‘The main character story’? Why is your phone asking, ‘How do you feel today?’ Why does life feel like a video game RPG? At what age did you click on terms & conditions? Ash* is completing his PhD on how Gen Z is going to rule the metaverse. Just one problem – the conclusion of the thesis scares the sh*t out of him – and you can’t criticize the machine. So here we are, doing theatre! You're invited to an experimental lecture where ideas will be presented, discussed, and critical thinking will be had with a beer in hand. Like Black Mirror and Adam Curtis, expect dark humour with citations, and a rum and coke – sign up now! Dates: 8th & 9th March 12pm 13th & 14th 7:30pm 15th & 16th March 12pm Genre: Film and Digital, Rating: All (General) Family Friendly: No, Content Warnings: Mild Occasional Coarse Language
Stuart Lightbody's Magical Hands and Magical Feats Aren’t hands strange and wonderful things, and who could be opposed to opposable thumbs? Stuart Lightbody, the winner of the “Best Magic Award” at Adelaide Fringe 2024, explores how hands evolved to master manipulation. Lightbody’s delightfully dexterous digits guarantee wonders that are impossible to grasp and feats worthy of a standing ovation. From the winner of the Spirit of the Fringe Ovation Award (NAFest 2019), the Theatre Award (FRINGE WORLD Festival, 2018), and the Creative Award (Prague Fringe Festival, 2014). "His skill is mindblowing" - Cape Argus "A master of misdirection" - Cape Times “an awestruck sense that what you have seen has to be magic” - Adelaide Advertiser "A flow and tumble of Marvels" - The Times, "Lightbody elevates this art to new levels" - Cape Argus. 14 Shows 1st - 16 March
Andrew Portelli - The Natural The Natural is a new hour of stand-up from Australia's funniest emerging comedian, Andrew Portelli. It's classic comedy but with a fresh exciting twist you haven't seen before. And it will make you fall in love again. Come see why he's shared the stage with the likes of Hughesy, Dave O'Neil, Jimeoin, Arj Barker, Melanie Bracewell and Ray O'Leary. "Portelli delivers ... with a candid and endearing ease that is unlike most everything else these days" Theatre Travels ★★★★ “impressive belly laughs” The Age “Andrew Portelli is too funny to ever make it big in this country. He’ll either have to don a blazer or move overseas. See him while you can!” Becky Lucas “an ocean of raw talent and an innate sense for big laughs” Pedestrian.tv “we were in hysterics” Milk Bar Mag Dates: 19th - 22nd Genre: Comedy Rating: M, Family Friendly: No Content Warnings: Mild Occasional Coarse Language
Mysterious Things A cheeky and intimate close-up magic show for those who enjoy the delightfully mysterious. Baenedict will show you how your mind can be influenced and controlled one step at a time through devious means. The show features a cozy setting, personal Magic and Mentalism, and tales that stir the imagination. Dates: 11 Shows 21st Feb - 22nd March Genre: Magic Rating: PG Family Friendly: Yes
RoboWrite! the ai playwright From the brains of every writer published online, comes a script the actors have never seen. Every night a new cast of actors perform a script live on stage, with a twist... the script was written and edited by AI! We asked generative AI to write a 1 hour stage adaptation of a well-known text for 4 actors and a narrator. We took that script, ran it through an AI editor, and hit print. Each day the amazing talent performing around Fringe will read them for the first time, live on stage, for you! Been a while since English class? Our narrator gives a brief synopsis, but for the best experience we suggest reading the SparkNotes or watching the movie first 20/3 - Oliver Twist 21/3 - Romeo & Juliet 22/3 4pm - Dracula 22/3 9pm - AUDIENCE PICK (voting & winner on our socials) 23/3 - Pride & Prejudice Genre: Theatre and Physical Theatre, Rating: PG, Family Friendly: No Content Warnings: Mild Occasional Coarse Language
Tales from Asteroid b-612: An Original Magic Show Inspired by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's classic The Little Prince, magicians Clement Kwok and Aby Thomas explore what it means to be an adult who's a child at heart. Clement discovered magic at the age of 8. Aby started magic only 8 years ago. Clement always loved The Little Prince. Aby wasn't sure what all the fuss was about. A shared love of connecting to others through wonder brought the two together and launched a journey of self discovery, reinvention and sheep. Join them as they unearth the magic of childhood through bubbles, origami, stars and roses. Be a part of a show like no other, inspired by a book like no other and rediscover that "what is essential is invisible to the eye." Directed by Em Chandler Dates: 11th - 15th March Genre: Magic Rating: PG Family Friendly: Yes
Art of Conjuring Experience the extraordinary with Clement Kwok, a master magician from Hong Kong, captivating audiences across Sydney with his enchanting performances. From intimate parties to elegant weddings and corporate events, Clement transforms every gathering into a celebration of wonder and joy. His magic transcends language, connecting people of all backgrounds through awe-inspiring illusions and heartfelt moments. Each show is a symphony of emotions, creating unforgettable memories that linger long after the final trick.Choose Art of Conjuring for your next event and let Clement Kwok turn the impossible into reality, leaving your guests inspired and amazed. Dates: 15 & 16 March Genre: Magic Rating: All (General), Family Friendly: Yes
Close-Up Magic Showcase An Exclusive, Up-Close Magic Experience Step into Adelaide’s only dedicated close-up magic venue for an experience of mind-blowing magic, up-close! This showcase of magic brings four master magicians from the Adelaide Magic Theatre together to perform in an intimate setting for only 25 guests. A one-of-a-kind show filled with surprises. Perfect for magic lovers and those looking for something truly different, this experience will keep you captivated from start to finish. Tickets are limited—don’t miss out! Dates: 14th - 22nd March Genre: Magic Rating: PG Family Friendly: No
Rob Ellinger: Hypnos Returning to Adelaide Fringe after sold out shows in 2024! Experience a unique fusion of hypnosis and magic. Every mystery takes you deeper and deeper into a profoundly enjoyable trance state. Each moment in hypnosis makes the magic more incredible. Be entertained. Be captivated. Be entranced. Dates: 13 Shows - 22nd Feb - 9th March Genre: Magic Rating: MA15+ Family Friendly: No
Female politicians of Adelaide A short history, sketches and painting's of our states female politicians. Opening night Saturday the 8th of March, from 6:30pm until 9pm. Then continuing on until the 24th of March at The Lost Dice.

We are happy to have been awarded a Fringe grant. This we will use to buy Sound and Lighting. This will help all our artists by not having to hire this equipment.