'Black Comedy' writer and star Steven Oliver possesses many talents you might not even know he had.
In his Adelaide Fringe debut, 'Bigger And Blacker', Steven will show audiences what he's got. It's an autobiographical comedy cabaret exploring Steven's lived experience as a gay, First Nations person in the public eye.
“I’m very excited to be performing at my very first ever Adelaide Fringe after wanting to attend it for so many years,” Steven says. “And I feel like I’m doubling up, getting to experience it and also perform at it. And so glad to bring it back to Adelaide audiences, since Adelaide is where ‘Bigger And Blacker’ all began.”
Joining Steven to take things to a new level is Helpmann Award-winning performer/musical director Michael Griffiths, providing keys and harmonies throughout the show.
'Bigger And Blacker' has already dazzled audiences around the country with its deep-dives into Steven's life, explorations of queer spaces, racism, love, loss and fame. During his tour of regional Queensland last November, Steven and Michael made their own fun in between stops – Steven would recreate animal statues they'd encounter on their travels.
If you're wondering how this might have looked, you don't need to wonder for too much longer. Before you check out Steven's 'Bigger And Blacker' at Adelaide Fringe, enjoy a mini-gallery of Steven's attempts at recreating some of the sculptures the pair came across on tour.
Longreach
Muttaburra
Aramac
Blackall
Blackall
Winton
Winton
Winton
Cloncurry
Julia Creek
Julia Creek
Blackall
'Bigger And Blacker' plays Melba Spiegeltent at Gluttony (Adelaide Fringe) 8-20 March.
