Heather Croall is the Artistic Director and CEO of the Adelaide Fringe. Born in Blackpool in the UK, Heather and her family moved to South Australia when she was five. Heather first worked at the Fringe in the Star Club in the early 1990’s and also ran the film event, Shoot The Fringe from 1992 to 2002. After a decade away from Adelaide running a festival in the UK, Heather returned to take up the Director and CEO role in 2015 and has called Adelaide home ever since. We caught up with Heather to talk about her favourite places in the city and North Adelaide and to find out why Heather loves this city.
Tell us about your life in Adelaide?
I moved to Adelaide from Whyalla for high school and have been back and forth between the UK and Adelaide ever since. Some major roles I have had in Adelaide are Manager, Industry Programs at South Australian Film Corporation from 2000 – 2002, Director/CEO for the Australian International Documentary Conference from 2003 – 2005, Director/CEO at the Adelaide Fringe from 2015 – to now.
How much time do you spend in the CBD and why?
I spend a lot of time in the CBD Fringe office based on Frome Street in the city. I also enjoy going out to the theatre and events around the city, going out for dinner and shopping at the Adelaide Central Market.
Favourite winter outing in the CBD?
Art Gallery of South Australia.
Best event you’ve been to in Adelaide? (Other than The Fringe, of course!)
Groove in the Moo.
What’s your go-to spot for brunch?
SIBLING on Gilles Street.
What about lunch or dinner?
Delicatessen Kitchen and Bar on Waymouth Street.
Favourite coffee spot?
Lucia’s in the Central Markets.
What’s the best thing about Adelaide compared to other capital cities?
The Park Lands surrounding the CBD – I love all the trees and the fact that the whole city it very walkable!
Crows or Port?
Port Adelaide.