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The handsome lounge singer and lover, Carl Poteraychke.
The handsome lounge singer and lover, Carl Poteraychke, holding one of his disco albums.
Fingers in the "Okay" sign of the handsome lounge singer and lover, Carl Poteraychke.
Adelaide Fringe 2026

Just To Be Close To You

Oh, hello there. Are you ready to get up close and personal with renowned lounge singer Carl Poteraychke? Join us for a night filled with sensational music, impeccable vibrations, and unforgettable memories…just for an hour.

Winner: Best of Fest, Outstanding Comedy, World Premier, Cultural Exchange, and Artists’ Pick (2025 San Diego Fringe).

Nominated: Top of Fringe, Adelaide Exchange, and Daredevil Award (2025 Hollywood Fringe).

“Poter has managed to infect us all with his absurdity, which is the hallmark of clowning at its best.” Stage and Cinema

“Hands down the most unexpectedly funny show of the festival.” KBPS

Created and performed by Cam Poter (America's Got Talent, HBO's Silicon Valley, Ecole Gaulier).

Co-devised with Jeremy Poter. Directed by Paulyboy and Shawn Stoner.

Presented by: Cam Poter

Cam Poter is a Los Angeles-based clown of Argentinean and American descent, whose antics have taken him to the quarterfinals of America's Got Talent, a mime role on HBO’s Silicon Valley, and Fringe stages around the world. Over the past decade, he has trained with some of the most revered clown masters—Philippe and Michiko Gaulier, Phil Burgers (Dr. Brown), Carlo Jacucci, John Gilkey, Zach Steele, Paola Coletto, and David Bridel—immersing himself in the art of idiocy. When he is not developing his stupidity, he is showcasing it on his podcast, "Sex Talk With My Mom."
Comedy • Clown
International • Australian Premiere
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Suitability & warnings

Content rating: M
Sexual References: Occasional, Mild

Please note

Audiences are encouraged to interact with the performer.

Accessibility

 
High audio content
 
High visual content
 
Audience members interact from the seated or standing area
 
Suitable for audiences who may not have a comprehensive understanding of the English language

Presenter

Presented by: Cam Poter

Cam Poter is a Los Angeles-based clown of Argentinean and American descent, whose antics have taken him to the quarterfinals of America's Got Talent, a mime role on HBO’s Silicon Valley, and Fringe stages around the world. Over the past decade, he has trained with some of the most revered clown masters—Philippe and Michiko Gaulier, Phil Burgers (Dr. Brown), Carlo Jacucci, John Gilkey, Zach Steele, Paola Coletto, and David Bridel—immersing himself in the art of idiocy. When he is not developing his stupidity, he is showcasing it on his podcast, "Sex Talk With My Mom."