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

Hero image for the stage play CADEL: Lungs On Legs, starring Connor Delves as Cadel Evans. Connor as Cadel Evans riding on a yellow bike with The Australian flag draped around his neck, waving to the crowd.
Man in racing cycling gear holding a racing bike above his head
Man in racing cycling gear riding a racing bike with arms open wide signalling relief
Adelaide Fringe 2026

CADEL: Lungs on Legs

From down under to the top of the podium — experience the riveting true story of Cadel Evans, the first and only Australian to win the Tour de France.

Fresh from a sold-out, award-winning season at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe, Connor Delves delivers a powerhouse solo performance that puts audiences in the cycling saddle. Pedalling live on the bike Evans rode to victory. Delves fuses grit, storytelling and heart-pounding energy in a breathtaking theatrical ride. A high-octane tribute to endurance, ambition and the spirit of Australian sport.

★★★★ "A performance of vivid, compelling energy....a tour de force of the Tour de France.” The Scotsman 

★★★★★ "Connor Delves is magnificent and brings Cadel Evans to life in a gruelling physical performance." Theatre Weekly 

★★★★★ "Triumphant" The Recs

This Adelaide Fringe season of Cadel: Lungs on Legs is generously supported by Crawford Doran Real Estate.

Presented by: Anant Das, Connor Delves & Ali Welburn.

Connor Delves is an Australian-born, New York-based actor, singer, producer, and director with credits in the US, UK & Australia. He stars as Australia’s first Tour de France winner, Cadel Evans, in CADEL: Lungs On Legs, riding live on stage. From sold-out runs in Edinburgh & London, the show won Best Show of the Fringe (Theatre Weekly) and Underbelly’s Fringe Fix Wild Card, with Connor praised as “remarkable” (The Stage). TV/film credits include Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game (Hulu), Sugar Plum Twist, and The Weight of Home (SIFF Best Actor Nom). UK theatre highlights include Starcrossed (OFFIE & Broadway World nominations) and Off-Broadway work; Daniel’s Husband. He is a graduate of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts (NY) and founding Co-AD of The Australian Theatre Festival NYC.
Theatre and Physical Theatre • Theatre
Western Australia • SA Premiere
 
Previous Award Winner
 
Fringe Fund Recipient
Reviews
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    A tour de force of the Tour de France. A performance of vivid, compelling energy..takes the genre to a new level. - The Scotsman

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    Heart pumping, exhilarating - the easiest 5 stars I’ve ever awarded -this is the best thing I’ve seen in 24 years of the fringe! - Kevin Wilson, My Cultural Life

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    From the start to the end of this show, you’ll be riveted, and have a wheely good time. Captivating with his vivid storytelling. - Andrew Melrose, Threeweeks Edinburgh

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    Triumphant performance by the talented actor. - Steve Coats-Dennis, The Recs

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    Connor Delves is magnificent and brings Cadel Evans to life in gruelling physical performance. - Sass Macdonald, Theatre Weekly

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    Delves...captures Evans’ awkwardness and resilience without slipping into caricature... - The Guardian

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Suitability & warnings

Content rating: PG
Family friendly: No
Target audience: Middle School (12-14) | High School (15-17)
Strobe Lighting
Coarse Language: Occasional, Mild
Smoke Effects

Presenter

Presented by: Anant Das, Connor Delves & Ali Welburn.

Connor Delves is an Australian-born, New York-based actor, singer, producer, and director with credits in the US, UK & Australia. He stars as Australia’s first Tour de France winner, Cadel Evans, in CADEL: Lungs On Legs, riding live on stage. From sold-out runs in Edinburgh & London, the show won Best Show of the Fringe (Theatre Weekly) and Underbelly’s Fringe Fix Wild Card, with Connor praised as “remarkable” (The Stage). TV/film credits include Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game (Hulu), Sugar Plum Twist, and The Weight of Home (SIFF Best Actor Nom). UK theatre highlights include Starcrossed (OFFIE & Broadway World nominations) and Off-Broadway work; Daniel’s Husband. He is a graduate of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts (NY) and founding Co-AD of The Australian Theatre Festival NYC.