an evening with
dame granny smith
Ripe from a sold-out Edinburgh Fringe season, the world's most celebrated apple, Dame Granny Smith, returns for an intimate on-stage interview with ventriloquist David Salter.
From her vaudeville debut at age five to her breakthrough role in Disney’s Snow White, Dame Smith will take you on an incredible journey through her storied life and multi-decade career, all told with her trademark candour and wit.
Warm, funny, uplifting, absurd and "a show you’ll remember for many years to come." Glam Adelaide
Winner: Best Variety, Adelaide Fringe 2025
Winner: Frank Ford Prize, Adelaide Cabaret Fringe
“One of the funniest shows I've seen for years... his ventriloquism is next level.” - Comedian Alan Davies
“A roomful of grown adults suspend their disbelief to really, really believe.” - The List
“This is the new breed of ventriloquist performers.” - SuchCliché
“Dame Granny Smith pulls you in and warms your heart.” -What the Fringe?!
“So much joy from a single apple.” - One4Review
“David Salter’s masterful ventriloquism transforms a humble apple into a rich and complex character that will have you transfixed until the last bite.” - What's on in Adelaide
Run Time: 55 minutes
Age Recommendation: 12+