Kathy Maniura: The Cycling Man
One of the best reviewed shows of the Edinburgh Fringe 2025 comes to Adelaide. Middle-aged and newly single, The Cycling Man has spent the salary of a nurse on lycra and he's on the verge of a breakdown. Get to know this absurd and deeply flawed man as he gets to know himself.
Goofy drag king show from award-winning British character comedian Kathy Maniura, BBC New Comedian shortlisted, 2023 and Sketch Off winner, 2020.
“Simply genius” ★★★★★ EdFringe Review
“A masterclass in character comedy” ★★★★ The Skinny
“A brilliant, side-splitting parody” ★★★★ Broadway Baby
“A cracking ride” ★★★★ Fest Mag
“A complete gem of a show” ★★★★ One4Review
Directed by Cecily Nash.
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Presented by: Kathy Maniura
Kathy Maniura is an award-winning queer writer and performer from the UK known for her charming, offbeat creations and viral online sketches. Her 2023 Fringe debut Objectified – which brought to life a series of surreal objects including a wine bottle and a paper straw – earned multiple five-star reviews, four award nominations, and a successful UK tour. The Scotsman called it “an exquisitely realised, understated delight,” and The Guardian praised her “charming” performance.
A rising star of alternative comedy, Kathy was shortlisted for the BBC New Comedy Awards 2023, is the Sketch Off Winner 2020 and a So You Think You’re Funny? Finalist 2021. She was also a finalist in Man Up 2023, Europe’s biggest drag king competition, performing as her alter ego The Cycling Man.
1 Venue
The Breakout at The Mill
The Mill Adelaide, 154 Angas St, Adelaide, Kaurna
Entrance to The Mill during Adelaide Fringe is via our Angas Street galleries.
- Step-free mobility aid access through the main entrance with an accessible bathroom.
- Venue is 18+ but minors may attend with a parent or legal guardian
Suitability & Warnings
Please note
Includes audience interaction
Accessibility
- Audience members have the opportunity to interact or join artist on stage
