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A human perched on a log stump, wearing a white singlet, green suit jacket and black pinstripe pants rolled up to knees, bananas placed on head, staring directly into the camera and smiling widely.
A human perched on a log stump, wearing a white singlet, green suit jacket and black pinstripe pants rolled up to knees, bananas placed on head, staring directly into the camera and smiling widely.
A human perched on a log stump, wearing a white singlet, green suit jacket and black pinstripe pants rolled up to knees, bananas placed on head, staring directly into the camera and smiling widely.
Adelaide Fringe 2026

Chimp

Welcome to Chimp, a silent hour of physical clown mime comedy.

Follow Chimp as he's released into the unfamiliar human world. He wants the classic human experience, and he's going to use the audience to get it. Can he realise the life of his dreams, or will he be a chimp forever?

Conor Lynch is a clown, physical comedian, and improvisor from Melbourne / Naarm. His solo clown debut Chimp was nominated for the Golden Gibbo Award -  2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, and for “Best Work by an Emerging Artist” Award - Melbourne Fringe 2025.

Directed by Paul Bourke.

★★★★ “One of the most impressive debuts in the mime and clowning genres that I’ve seen in a decade” - The Age

Presented by: MILKE

MILKE is an artist-led producing company making bold, original live work across theatre, comedy, and cabaret. Led by award-winning producer Laura Milke Garner, MILKE champions distinctive artists and bridges the gap between fringe and commercial stages. With 28 years of experience and partnerships across festivals and tours in Australia and internationally, MILKE turns ambitious ideas into audience-loved, critically acclaimed productions. Recent highlights include the multi-award-winning production 'Garry Starr: Classic Penguins'.
Comedy • Clown
Victoria • SA Premiere
 
Fringe Fund Recipient
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Suitability & warnings

Content rating: PG
Family friendly: Yes
Target audience: Middle School (12-14) | High School (15-17)

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

Presenter

Presented by: MILKE

MILKE is an artist-led producing company making bold, original live work across theatre, comedy, and cabaret. Led by award-winning producer Laura Milke Garner, MILKE champions distinctive artists and bridges the gap between fringe and commercial stages. With 28 years of experience and partnerships across festivals and tours in Australia and internationally, MILKE turns ambitious ideas into audience-loved, critically acclaimed productions. Recent highlights include the multi-award-winning production 'Garry Starr: Classic Penguins'.