At Canterbury Hospital’s hand clinic for further assistance with an injury sustained to my paw on Boxing Day while blithely using it to tamp down a loaded kitchen bin, unaware that it contained a broken glass. Yes, I know: Dumb. A common injury apparently. Anyway, big shout out and thank you to the ED team at Canterbury that night for skillful and good humoured assistance, and to the surgeon / anesthetist / theatre crew who worked VERY late sewing me up, and last but not least kind Lowanna on Acacia Ward who found me a charger when my phone expired. Oh also plus Jess who has taught me things I did not know about hand musculature and nerve systems. Satisfied customer ❤️
Went for an impulse swim in this last night. #radelaide
Back home in #radelaide for @adlfringe with a new love show about food and politics, The Grilling Season. Tonight’s audience included some absolutely top-shelf SA women, pioneers both here and internationally… Her Excellency the @governorsouthaustralia Frances Adamson and Mr Rod Bunten, and @natashastottdespoja who – having left the Senate some time ago – continues to serve Australia with distinction at the UN. Both have incredible Mums too – the Hon Jennifer Cashmore (pictured) in the case of the Governor, and Shirley Stott Despoja who is legendary for much more than the fact that she begat NSD. All made their own way through ambition and talent … so nice to catch em for two seconds post show. Swipe for my own progeny who has been mercilessly lampooning me in a nightly on-stage intro which I was assured would be some fun remarks about politics but has evolved into quite a detailed critique of my parenting weaknesses which is guess is the downside of raising independent minded girl children 🤓 Last Feb show is tonight 6.30 @gluttony_fringe
Back home in #radelaide for @adlfringe with a new love show about food and politics, The Grilling Season. Tonight’s audience included some absolutely top-shelf SA women, pioneers both here and internationally… Her Excellency the @governorsouthaustralia Frances Adamson and Mr Rod Bunten, and @natashastottdespoja who – having left the Senate some time ago – continues to serve Australia with distinction at the UN. Both have incredible Mums too – the Hon Jennifer Cashmore (pictured) in the case of the Governor, and Shirley Stott Despoja who is legendary for much more than the fact that she begat NSD. All made their own way through ambition and talent … so nice to catch em for two seconds post show. Swipe for my own progeny who has been mercilessly lampooning me in a nightly on-stage intro which I was assured would be some fun remarks about politics but has evolved into quite a detailed critique of my parenting weaknesses which is guess is the downside of raising independent minded girl children 🤓 Last Feb show is tonight 6.30 @gluttony_fringe
The last book I will read in 2023. Started it yesterday and have neglected many things / jobs / children as I snarfled it up. Congratulations @nadinevoncohen … Yael Silver grabbed me firmly in the chest cavity. Hard recommend ❤️ @chat10looks3
This is my beautiful friend Eran Svigos – artist, raconteur, inventor of the aerosol cocktail, shoe fetishist, jewellery designer and co founder of @palasjewellery… She has been gone longer now, I realised today, than I knew her. But while she lived, she was possibly the MOST alive person I’ve ever known. And she leaves a sparkly trail of jewels and art behind. And her beautiful family (sister Anna, pictured next) and Dad John and Mum Esther, have for the last 16 years passed Eran’s generosity forward by funding a Fringe award in her name for the best solo visual arts show in Fringe. I was so proud to be able to be there today and present it, wearing some old and new Palas fingerbling. And thrilled to open the envelope and find the award went to @samkissajukian – like Eran, a multitalented wonder who makes – apart from comedy about bipolar, which makes me love him even more – giant wonderful paintings that I KNOW Eran would have loved. Everything I see of his I think my own late brother @jamescrabb12 would have loved, too. Heart full. Eran: you are missed and very single day and you would be CARVING UP this @adlfringe ❤️
I sat down (alarmingly recently) to write the new one-woman show I’m bringing to @adlfringe in, like, TWO WEEKS…. It’s called The Grilling Season and it’s a collection of seamy tales about food and politics and the weird things that have happened over my 25 years of combining them. I realised that I have three anecdotes that SPECIFICALLY concern onions. It’s going to be … dicey….
🧅 Come along if you’re in #Radelaide as indeed all sensible people are in Feb/March. Details in my bio …
Still think it should have been called “The Odd Throuple”. I’m live blogging tonight’s episode on the Turnbull Government NOW on @abcnews_au website so head there while you’re watching. You can catch up, of course, on iview …. Anyway come join me
Hey friends if you come across this @instagram account pretending to be me … it really isn’t. And if it DMs you to help support the RESTAURANT I OPENED… ahhh… please don’t. I trust that most people who know me would be too helpless with laughter at the idea of my managing a restaurant to even click on a dodgy link but … you’re all kind and optimistic people so probably worth warning. Also if I do ever open a restaurant, probably don’t invest unless you enjoy the visuals of an enthusiastic lady ordering a million expensive ingredients then forgetting to charge people or just insisting they stay for seven hours.
Whoever you actually are, tanaia_0982018 … tough way to make a living mate.
Starts Tomorrow! Catch @adamliaw with his preposterously fun cast of stars at @adlfringe tomorrow AND Friday there’s @myfwarhurst @maggie_beer @costasworld and the screamingly funny @jenniferwongcomedian … plus front of house food by @callums_kitchen …. Tickets via @gluttony_fringe @adlfringe honestly this will be a pearler
Happy birthday to @jolfox … she’s been back in Sydney from NY this week and it was superb to catch up with her. One of this country’s most dazzling exports … Western Sydney lass who’s worked in every field from state to federal politics to Indigenous Affairs, moved to the UK, worked in Environment office, pivoted to media at BSkyB then wound up in New York building NBC’s Peacock streaming service. Smart, hilarious, well-read, dangerously fun company … can’t believe you’ve squeezed all your achievements into just 32 years 😂😂😂 🥰
Ran into @adlfringe director @heathercrl at Govt House as @governorsouthaustralia Frances Adamson welcomed squads of international and domestic arts investors to SA for the Fringe’s Honeypot marketplace.
One thing that constantly amazes me is the outrageous calibre of artistic directors this state attracts despite being nowhere near the biggest economy in Australia. Fringe, Festival, Writers Week, Cabaret Festival … honestly it’s a powerhouse. Feb / March in Adelaide is truly a delight… there’s something very witchy and intuitive about the people who can build these things and make it look easy. It’s economy but also alchemy.*
Anyway, place of my birth: Well played. I hope y’all know what treasures you possess! I’m coming back for more at @gluttony_fringe with The Grilling Season on March 16/17. Produced by yet another ridiculously talented South Australian, @laurenannhillman, and the crew at Flamingo – pictured, Simon, Graham and Caitlin The Fixer – congrats @daniel_gluttony and Gemma @gluttony_fringe … such a quality operation. Always a genuine pleasure to watch people be great at their jobs. Thanks to my small impersonator too, whose remarks on my parenting were outrageous in the extreme. Don’t miss @accordionhans in Flamingo next up!!!
*This may explain why I’ve seen @heathercrl like twice in the last year and both times I’ve managed – without collusion – to dress as her hair 😂
Ran into @adlfringe director @heathercrl at Govt House as @governorsouthaustralia Frances Adamson welcomed squads of international and domestic arts investors to SA for the Fringe’s Honeypot marketplace.
One thing that constantly amazes me is the outrageous calibre of artistic directors this state attracts despite being nowhere near the biggest economy in Australia. Fringe, Festival, Writers Week, Cabaret Festival … honestly it’s a powerhouse. Feb / March in Adelaide is truly a delight… there’s something very witchy and intuitive about the people who can build these things and make it look easy. It’s economy but also alchemy.*
Anyway, place of my birth: Well played. I hope y’all know what treasures you possess! I’m coming back for more at @gluttony_fringe with The Grilling Season on March 16/17. Produced by yet another ridiculously talented South Australian, @laurenannhillman, and the crew at Flamingo – pictured, Simon, Graham and Caitlin The Fixer – congrats @daniel_gluttony and Gemma @gluttony_fringe … such a quality operation. Always a genuine pleasure to watch people be great at their jobs. Thanks to my small impersonator too, whose remarks on my parenting were outrageous in the extreme. Don’t miss @accordionhans in Flamingo next up!!!
*This may explain why I’ve seen @heathercrl like twice in the last year and both times I’ve managed – without collusion – to dress as her hair 😂
Ran into @adlfringe director @heathercrl at Govt House as @governorsouthaustralia Frances Adamson welcomed squads of international and domestic arts investors to SA for the Fringe’s Honeypot marketplace.
One thing that constantly amazes me is the outrageous calibre of artistic directors this state attracts despite being nowhere near the biggest economy in Australia. Fringe, Festival, Writers Week, Cabaret Festival … honestly it’s a powerhouse. Feb / March in Adelaide is truly a delight… there’s something very witchy and intuitive about the people who can build these things and make it look easy. It’s economy but also alchemy.*
Anyway, place of my birth: Well played. I hope y’all know what treasures you possess! I’m coming back for more at @gluttony_fringe with The Grilling Season on March 16/17. Produced by yet another ridiculously talented South Australian, @laurenannhillman, and the crew at Flamingo – pictured, Simon, Graham and Caitlin The Fixer – congrats @daniel_gluttony and Gemma @gluttony_fringe … such a quality operation. Always a genuine pleasure to watch people be great at their jobs. Thanks to my small impersonator too, whose remarks on my parenting were outrageous in the extreme. Don’t miss @accordionhans in Flamingo next up!!!
*This may explain why I’ve seen @heathercrl like twice in the last year and both times I’ve managed – without collusion – to dress as her hair 😂
Just landed in my home town for the final two nights of my @adlfringe show about food and politics “The Grilling Season”… Saturday and Sunday at @gluttony_fringe …. 6.30pm start both nights in the Flamingo tent. Seeing as there is a Flamingo theme emerging, my great friend and GUN producer @laurenhillman and I have sped to @ruby.red.flamingo in North Adelaide for the most PERFECT late lunch… honestly octopus carpaccio is a rare treat to see and eat and I do not think I have had better. Giant thanks to the kitchen in this fine establishment for humouring us. And to Lauren for always having my back … two weeks ago when I was poorly she even hauled in a microwave for my wheat pack. Top flight producing ❤️
Look, like every red-blooded woman alive I’ve dreamed of being on top of @accordionhans but I never seriously expected it to happen.
The Grilling Season – my new show about food and politics that I finished writing yesterday -opens TONIGHT, 6.30pm at @gluttony_fringe … come along, I’ll be there, assuming I can be induced to leave the dressing room 🤓
Our friends at @chat10looks3, @leigh_sales and @annabelcrabb (especially Leigh!) are clearly looking forward to being on stage with us…
“All Sales is talking about (and dreaming about) at the moment is the string of @AustralianChamberOrchestra shows coming up in April: @atqpac in Brisbane (Monday 8 April), @sydneyoperahouse (Tuesday 9 April) and @artscentremelbourne (Friday 12 April).
At the shows, Crabb and Sales will be chatting to @richardtognetti.aco and members of the orchestra, and the ACO will be performing incredible pieces including Tchaikovsky, Piazzolla and Sufjan Stevens.
Image description: Crabb and Sales are snuggled in a big bed. Sales is fast asleep in her Chicago Bulls shirt (of course), with an eye mask on and a dream cloud above her of the ACO on stage. Crabb is trying to yank some duvet back to her side of the bed. THERE IS A CELLO IN BED BETWEEN THEM. Poor Crabb.”
Get your tickets now via the link in our bio.
#Chat10Looks3 #ACO24Season #AustralianChamberOrchestra
Far it this is a good lineup for tonight’s The Weekly … @charliepick and @chriswalkertv on fire RN and @rhysnicholson a guaranteed scream but also what about @scoutboxall coming up tonight … don’t miss. It’s on now! Always a great show but this year is super sharp, maybe it’s the general availability of@material but I’m still cry laughing from last week
Opening night is on Friday. Gulp. Link in bio!
Check out the March edition of @salifepublications feature article with @annabelcrabb written by @genmeegan with beautiful pics by @mr_stephenblake
Only 2 shows left of The Grilling Season on the final weekend of @adlfringe 16 & 17 in @gluttony_fringe
🎟️https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/the-grilling-season-with-annabel-crabb-af2024
Ermigahd just realised that my @adlfringe show The Grilling Season kicks off in LESS THAN A FORTNIGHT! I’m covering 25 years of my adventures and misadventures in politics and food, from Dunstan to Dubya to Dai Le (and that’s just the Ds) Come and join me at @gluttony_fringe for 50mins of salty tales – I’m even bringing slides! Opening night Feb 23… links in bio!
Starting in about 30min!! Have you been diagnosed with breast cancer and concerned about treatments’ effects on your fertility? Or already pregnant? We talk breast cancer and fertility with a super experienced panel in the latest @breastcancertrials information forum. Not too late to register through the @breastcancertrials bio … and even if you can’t watch live, you can register to be sent a link later. Know someone for whom it might be of use? Jump in – it’s free. #cancer #cancersucks #breastcancerawareness #breastcancerresearch
My final @gluttony_fringe show at @adlfringe is tonight! 50mins of slides and salty tales, with a strong chance of my tween impersonator showing up.
As the cool kids say, the link’s in my bio!
