Adelaide Festival 2026 examines censorship and class with Pulp and The Cherry Orchard

The Adelaide Festival opened with a focus on censorship and class, following the cancellation of its writers' week. Pulp's opening concert aimed to bring communities together. The festival features productions like "History of Violence," which depicts a brutal sexual assault, and a Korean adaptation of "The Cherry Orchard," exploring societal upheaval. The festival also introduced affordable tickets for younger audiences and highlighted local artists, though one dance production faced last-minute cuts described as censorship.