Don Murphy is a proud Irish man, a drug addict, and an Oscar-winning actor. He’s also a chicken. This is a one-bird show, their story from egg to a live action Chicken Run sequel, and it’s an exciting if bizarre ride from Kerry to Hollywood.

Co-authored by O’Connor and long-time collaborator Hildegard Ryan (the award-winning team behind Mustard in 2023’s Adelaide Fringe), it is genius writing that manages to create a parallel universe which intersects with ours: theirs one where chickens can have acting careers and art installations, but can also act in Hollywood movies with the best actors to come out of the Emerald Isle.

It’s an extraordinary performance from O’Connor in the red, green and gold feathers, the character of Don perfectly defined and performed, and it’s a cracking Fringe show, a perfect example of brilliant absurdity.