Crowded Blouse – Fringe 2023

Mel Zedd brought her beautiful history to the Adelaide Fringe in 2023. Accompanied by the talented pianist Deborah Brennan, Mel regailed us with laughter, puns and memoriesโ€”both happy and sadโ€”from her teenage and adult years.

There’s a review of this gorgeous show elsewhere on this site. Here’s some photos…


Melanie Zed in 'Crowded Blouse' Adelaide Fringe show, 2023 -- photography by Lee Hopkins
Melanie Zedd’s ‘Crowded Blouse’

Melanie Zed in 'Crowded Blouse' Adelaide Fringe show, 2023 -- photography by Lee Hopkins
Melanie Zedd at her ‘Crowded Blouse’ Adelaide Fringe show, 2023

Melanie Zed in 'Crowded Blouse' Adelaide Fringe show, 2023 -- photography by Lee Hopkins
Melanie Zedd at her ‘Crowded Blouse’ Adelaide Fringe show, 2023

Melanie Zed in 'Crowded Blouse' Adelaide Fringe show, 2023 -- photography by Lee Hopkins
Melanie Zedd in ‘Crowded Blouse’ Adelaide Fringe show, 2023 — photography by Lee Hopkins

Melanie Zed in 'Crowded Blouse' Adelaide Fringe show, 2023 -- photography by Lee Hopkins
Melanie Zedd in ‘Crowded Blouse’ Adelaide Fringe show, 2023

Deborah Brennan in 'Crowded Blouse' Adelaide Fringe show, 2023 -- photography by Lee Hopkins
Deborah Brennan in ‘Crowded Blouse’ Adelaide Fringe show, 2023

Deborah Brennan and Melanie Zed in 'Crowded Blouse' Adelaide Fringe show, 2023 -- photography by Lee Hopkins
Deborah Brennan and Melanie Zedd in ‘Crowded Blouse’ Adelaide Fringe show, 2023

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