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

A man dressed in a suit, tie and viking helmet stands knee-deep in a city river whilst holding a flaming torch, surrounded by flowing water.
A man dressed in a suit, tie and viking helmet sits in very shallow water on a dark sandy beach whilst holding a sword
A man dressed in a suit, tie and viking helmet triumphantly holds a sword above his head whilst wading through sea waves
Adelaide Fringe 2026

James Rowland: Team Viking

Ten years ago, my best friend Tom was diagnosed with heart cancer and given three months to live. His last wish was to be given a Viking burial. So I gave him one.

★★★★★
"Joyous- heartlifting and incredibly moving"
The Stage

Premiering in 2016, Team Viking was a breakout hit: critically acclaimed, totally sold out and has performed hundreds of times across the world. Ten years on, this modern classic returns for a special anniversary – as funny, raw and joyful as ever.

★★★★★
"Sometimes stories are better than real life"
Wee Review

Blending theatre, music, comedy and even a genuine Viking helmet* this ode to friendship, death and really committing to the bit is a story you have to hear to believe.

★★★★★
"A reminder that life really is for the living."
Fest

*bought in a genuine Viking costume shop

Presented by: Salam & Holohan

Salam & Holohan Productions brings together award-winning producers Qasim Salam and Laoise Holohan, united by a passion for original and diverse performance. Formed in 2025, we develop and tour distinctive voices across comedy, theatre and storytelling - delivering each project with creativity, efficiency and care. Between us, we’ve worked with Al Murray, Julia Masli, Jordan Gray, Sophie Duker, Flo & Joan, Richard Herring, James Rowland, Jonny & the Baptists, Russell Howard, Viggo Venn and Matt Forde. Recent highlights include Sam Nicoresti’s Edinburgh Comedy Award-winning sold-out run, and The Horse of Jenin and Palestine: Peace de Resistance, together recognised with five awards in 2025. With a growing international outlook, we champion artists with bold ideas and big hearts.
Theatre and Physical Theatre • Storytelling
United Kingdom • SA Premiere
 
Previous Award Winner
 
d/Deaf and/or Lived Experience of Disability Shows
 
Fringe Fund Recipient
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Suitability & warnings

Content rating: PG
Family friendly: No
Target audience: High School (15-17)
Coarse Language: Occasional, Mild
Mental Health

Please note

Bereavement and loss

Accessibility

 
High audio content

Presenter

Presented by: Salam & Holohan

Salam & Holohan Productions brings together award-winning producers Qasim Salam and Laoise Holohan, united by a passion for original and diverse performance. Formed in 2025, we develop and tour distinctive voices across comedy, theatre and storytelling - delivering each project with creativity, efficiency and care. Between us, we’ve worked with Al Murray, Julia Masli, Jordan Gray, Sophie Duker, Flo & Joan, Richard Herring, James Rowland, Jonny & the Baptists, Russell Howard, Viggo Venn and Matt Forde. Recent highlights include Sam Nicoresti’s Edinburgh Comedy Award-winning sold-out run, and The Horse of Jenin and Palestine: Peace de Resistance, together recognised with five awards in 2025. With a growing international outlook, we champion artists with bold ideas and big hearts.

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