This show belongs to the Adelaide Fringe 2026 season. This season is now over.

A close up shot of two men speaking passionately into two microphones on stage. A small purple dinosaur appears on the right hand side of the poster. The title of the show "Arseless Chaps" is emblazoned across the top of the image.
Cartoon Images of Tony Martin and Damian Cowell on a Pong Screen with the word Pong between them in big bright letters.
Two men wearing white clothes stand in the middle of an illustrated poster looking down to the viewer. The text "Three Rhino Room Shows Only!" is emblazoned in black text to the right of them. The words "ARSELESS CHAPS" are bolded next to these men (like a title). Damian Cowell, Tony Martin.
Adelaide Fringe 2026

ARSELESS CHAPS - Damian Cowell & Tony Martin

It’s a TISM front man and comedy icon's electro-banger duo. In the grand tradition of Groove Armada, Daft Punk, The Presets and Barlow and Chambers, Damian Cowell, the guy who pretends to be the singer of TISM and comedy royalty Tony Martin, knob twiddle their way into your nervous system. They bumped into each other in Damian Cowell’s Disco Machine and Tony Martin’s Sizzletown and now the world’s oldest ravers are colliding in a full-on electroclash.

What can you expect from brains that gave you TISM, The Late Show, Martin Molloy and Get This?

Beatz with a ‘Z’ plus reprehensibly flippant lyrics about life’s terrors.

Cowell and Martin sing, dance, do that widdly thing on their cheap synths and embody the ancient philosophy of Fosagawi.

Make sure you’re sorted for Es, Wizz and Metamucil.

Presented by: AdelaideComedy.com

Adelaide Comedy has been producing and promoting live stand up in South Australia since 2000. We run weekly shows year round at Rhino Room (The Adelaide Comedy Showcase, Laugh Lab) and curate six rooms across Rhino Room and The Howling Owl during Adelaide Fringe. Each Fringe we bring together 100+ comics, showcase local talent alongside touring favourites and give emerging comedians stage time, mentoring and professional support. Our 20,000 strong audience of local comedy lovers create a community that helps artists build buzz and sell tickets. We produce the legendary Rhino Room Late Show, the Fringe’s longest running late night institution. Adelaide Comedy is the home of SA stand up: community minded, artist first, and proudly celebrating 26 years in 2026. Subscribe at AdelaideComedy.com
Comedy • Music
Victoria • Adelaide Fringe Premiere
 
Fringe Fund Recipient

Suitability & warnings

Content rating: R18+
Coarse Language: Occasional, Strong
Loud Noises
Strobe Lighting

Accessibility

 
High audio content
 
Audience members interact from the seated or standing area

Presenter

Presented by: AdelaideComedy.com

Adelaide Comedy has been producing and promoting live stand up in South Australia since 2000. We run weekly shows year round at Rhino Room (The Adelaide Comedy Showcase, Laugh Lab) and curate six rooms across Rhino Room and The Howling Owl during Adelaide Fringe. Each Fringe we bring together 100+ comics, showcase local talent alongside touring favourites and give emerging comedians stage time, mentoring and professional support. Our 20,000 strong audience of local comedy lovers create a community that helps artists build buzz and sell tickets. We produce the legendary Rhino Room Late Show, the Fringe’s longest running late night institution. Adelaide Comedy is the home of SA stand up: community minded, artist first, and proudly celebrating 26 years in 2026. Subscribe at AdelaideComedy.com