Adelaide Festival nearly imploded in its lead-up. So, how did things play out?

Despite a chaotic lead-up to this year’s Adelaide Festival – in which Writers’ Week was cancelled, most of the festival board resigned, and a shadow of uncertainty was cast over the event – the city is heaving with people, the sun is shining and there is an air of expectation.

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