84BY, a yellow alien with purple fur, looms over Earth kinda hesitant. Text reads “Nominee Best Comedy” and “Winner 3× Comedy Judges’ Picks, Melb Fringe 2025.”

Lukas as 84BY, a yellow alien-like character with tufts of purple fur and antennae, sits dramatically on stage surrounded by metallic props.

84BY, playfully startles an audience member who reacts with shock and laughter.

B48Y Crash Lands on Earth!

Smoke and distant sirens wash over smouldering wreckage. WTF? You see a figure move in the bushes, a head pops up, it's large, it's round, it's crowned with two antennae. You wave, it waves back. You gasp, your gasp echoes back. It steps into the light, you want to scream but this thing looks f**king ridiculous, but kind of adorable?

Why's it here? What does it want? Why's it copying me?

After the sell out Adelaide Fringe season of "If You're From Africa?" comes the debut clown show 'B48Y Crash Lands on Earth!' from Lukas Meintjes, taking alien to a whole other level. You thought Zimbabwe was far away? Try space.

Nominee - Spirit of the Festival - MICF Dumpster Awards 25
Nominee - Best Comedy - Melb Fringe 25
3 x Comedy Judges' Picks - Melb Fringe 25
2 x Comedy Judges' Picks - Melb Fringe 24

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Comedy • Clown

Victoria • SA Premiere

: Fringe Fund Recipient

: Thu, 12 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
: 60 min
: Cubby House at ARTHUR ARTHOUSE
: MA15+ (1 Warning)
: $25 to $32
: All transactions incur a $4.80 Transaction fee.

More show, venue & access details

Presented by: Lukas Meintjes

Lukas Meintjes was born and raised in the stunning, corrupt and inflation-riddled Zimbabwe. He moved to Melbourne at 16 and became a VCA and NIDA reject, before landing a spot in the budget year-long NIDA acting course, then stumbled into clowning. He’s since trained under Phillip Burgers, Clare Bartholomew and Emily Goddard, rather than f**k off to France.

His debut show ‘If You’re From Africa?’ got two judges picks at Melb Fringe '24 and successfully toured to Adelaide Fringe, MICF, Pride Fest and more. Lukas’ new show "B48Y Crash Lands on Earth!" was nominated for Best Comedy at Melb Fringe '25 and received 3 x Comedy Judges’ Picks.

Sessions

Duration: 60 min

Thu 12 Mar - Tue 17 Mar: 8:30pm

Thu 19 Mar - Sun 22 Mar: 8:30pm

Ticket Prices

Full price: $25.00 to $32.00

Companion Card: $0.00

Early Bird: $20.30

Fringe Member: $14.50 (2 ticket minimum)

Health Care Cardholder: $25.00 to $28.00

Senior: $25.00 to $28.00

Student: $25.00 to $28.00

Prices may not be available on all sessions

All transactions incur a $4.80 Transaction Fee (some exceptions apply). Read more at Fees explained.

1 Venue

Cubby House at ARTHUR ARTHOUSE

66 Currie Street Adelaide Arthur Artbar, 62-66 Currie Street, Adelaide, Kaurna

: The only access to this space is via steps/stairs.
: Venue is suitable for all ages

Detailed venue info and space accessibility

Suitability & Warnings

Content Rating: MA15+

Family Friendly: No

Other Warnings: Loud Noises

Accessibility

: High Visual Content
: Audience members have the opportunity to interact or join artist on stage
: Suitable for audiences who may not have a comprehensive understanding of the English language