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Neptune smiles at the camera, with their legs above their head, as they lay on their back. Neptune is a brown person, with short, dark, curly hair. wearing black socks with white stripes, and a black suit jacket, the rest of Neptune's body is unclothed. Neptune doesn't have breasts, and none of their genitals are exposed.
Neptune sits on a chair, with their back to the camera, and looking over their shoulder. Neptune is a brown person, with short, dark, curly hair. They are wearing thigh-high stockings, with lace at the top, which sits mid-thigh, and a black lacy g-string, with a microphone tucked into the band.
Neptune stands in the centre, looking surprised. Neptune is a brown person, with short, dark, curly hair. They are wearing a black suit jacket, which is fully wrapped around their body, and covering their torso and hips. There's a lacy g-string between their thighs, as though they were just putting the g-string on or off.
Adelaide Fringe 2026

Neptune Henriksen - With Legs Wide Open

Sex. Let’s talk about it. The challenges, the beauty, and the healing possibilities. Be guided through the topic by critically-acclaimed comedian, experienced sex worker, renowned sl*t, and most importantly, pedantic freak: Neptune Henriksen.
In this deeply dark comedy, Neptune explores curing their CPTSD with medicinal cannabis and sex; when talk therapy, various diagnoses, and a 72-hour-hold weren't enough. Part TEDTalk, part comedy, all hot and steamy.
‘With Legs Wide Open’ dives elbow-deep into sexuality, communication, and therapy, but don’t worry – Neptune’s a professional, they’ll talk you through the whole thing, nice and gentle.

"evocative and profound" BingeFringe
“beyond superb” ★★★★★ TheatreReviews.co.uk
“perfectly pitched” ★★★★★ The Scotsman (UK)

Presented by: Neptune Henriksen

Neptune Henriksen is a critically-acclaimed writer and award-winning performer, known for their absurdist approach to taboo topics, and their off-the-walls physicality. Neptune's work lends their personal experience to sex, dating, gender, and queerness, to dispel stigma one cum joke at a time. In their 2026 show 'With Legs Wide Open', Neptune delves into the process of healing their CPTSD through sex - both recreational and professional.
Comedy • LGBTQIA+
Victoria • World Premiere
 
Fringe Fund Recipient
Reviews
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    The audience and I were fully along for the ride, with Neptune perfectly balancing that line between profound and silly - Amy Sincock, Upside Adelaide

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    equal measures a therapy session and a comedy performance as Neptune nakedly delves into the depths of the depths of their life’s journey - Clara Santilli, Clara Reviews

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Suitability & warnings

Content rating: R18+
Sex Scenes
Mental Health
Drug Use
Sexual References: Frequent, Strong
Nudity Level: Frequent, Strong
Suicide/Non-Suicidal Self-Injury
Coarse Language: Frequent, Strong

Please note

- Main themes of autism and CPTSD. Including: prolonged emotional abuse, indoctrination (brainwashing), emotional incest, sheltering and prolonged isolation, social and emotional trauma, bullying, paranoia and cognitive psychosis, conspiracy theories/ dangerous "pipelines", self harm and suicide ideation, discussion of one suicide attempt. - Main themes of sexuality and gender. Including: casual sex, frequent sexually explicit language, sex work, gay male hook-up culture, kink and BDSM, relationship anarchy/ polyamory/ non-monogamy, transgender desire and sex, brief mentions of anti-transgender violence.

Accessibility

 
High audio content
 
Audience members interact from the seated or standing area

Presenter

Presented by: Neptune Henriksen

Neptune Henriksen is a critically-acclaimed writer and award-winning performer, known for their absurdist approach to taboo topics, and their off-the-walls physicality. Neptune's work lends their personal experience to sex, dating, gender, and queerness, to dispel stigma one cum joke at a time. In their 2026 show 'With Legs Wide Open', Neptune delves into the process of healing their CPTSD through sex - both recreational and professional.