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

Two funny clowns Piip and Tuut standing and staring the camera, with bright red noses, wearing clown costumes and white hats. Their look is serious and they're ready to perform. Black and white picture, only clown noses are red.
Two funny clowns Piip and Tuut are doing acrobatics. They're wearing clown costumes, white hats and red noses. Piip is standing on Tuut's legs and trying to put her leg around his neck. They look tired and they don't know if they're going to succeed.
Two funny clowns Piip and Tuut are performing on stage. They're wearing grey and white clown costumes, hats and red noses. They're holding their leg and arm up, doing a trick, and there are two buckets on Tuut's head.
Adelaide Fringe 2026

Piip and Tuut at Concert

World famous clown-duo known only in Estonia...
...performing for the first time in Australia at Adelaide Fringe!

State awarded, loved by kids and adults, Piip and Tuut are heartwarming characters that you do not want to miss!

In the show two clowns go to a concert hall for a fun-filled night of slapsticks, songs, and acrobatic mischief. This world-class clown-duo appears in the lights and puts up a show unlike anything you've ever seen. A physical comedy full of unique clown tricks. And the laughter is contagious!

★★★★★ “Unique talents fitting every stage in the world” Kennedy Center, USA 2011
★★★★★ “Dario-Fo-kind of experience and unpredictably warm-hearted clowning” Tampere Theatre Festival, Finland 2014

For ages 3-103. 
Warning! It's not a concert, it's a clown show.

Presented by: Piip and Tuut Theatre

Piip and Tuut Theatre was formed by two actors Haide Männamäe and Toomas Tross and named by their clown characters Piip and Tuut. They have been performing together since 1998 and established the authentic Piip and Tuut Playhouse in Tallinn, Estonia in 2010. They graduated from Theatre School in Tallinn, Estonia based on Stanislavski's method, and The Commedia School in Copenhagen, Denmark based on Lecoq's method. There are more than dozen different stage productions in the repertoire of Piip and Tuut Theatre, including 4 TV-series and their own web-channel (piipjatuut.tv). In September 2025 a new documentary movie "My Family and Other Clowns" about Haide Männamäe and Toomas Tross was released. Piip and Tuut Theatre have been touring around the world for 20 years in Europe, North America, Middle East and Asia. Awards: The Order of the White Star decorated by the President of Estonia (2022); Theatre Prize of the Year in Estonia (2014) as the best company playing for young audiences.
Kids and Family • Clown
Estonia • Australian Premiere
 
Fringe Fund Recipient
Reviews
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    Sweet, pure and simple, ‘Piip and Tuut at Concert’ is traditional clowning at its best. It delivers lashings of laughter! - David Cronin, The Clothesline

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    This is a must-see family show. Whether you’re young or just young at heart. You won’t be disappointed! - Sarah Chumbley, Kids in Adelaide

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    Piip and Tuut bring playful mayhem, music and gentle audience mischief to a family-friendly show that celebrates silliness over scares. - Zoe Griffiths, The List

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    This is a smart, light-hearted and genuinely funny hour of theatre. Anyone regardless of age will find joy in these well-trained performers. - David Jobling, KIDDO Mag

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Suitability & warnings

Content rating: G
Family friendly: Yes
Target audience: Kindergarten (4) | Junior Primary (5-7) | Primary (8-11) | Middle School (12-14) | High School (15-17)

Accessibility

 
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: Piip and Tuut Theatre

Piip and Tuut Theatre was formed by two actors Haide Männamäe and Toomas Tross and named by their clown characters Piip and Tuut. They have been performing together since 1998 and established the authentic Piip and Tuut Playhouse in Tallinn, Estonia in 2010. They graduated from Theatre School in Tallinn, Estonia based on Stanislavski's method, and The Commedia School in Copenhagen, Denmark based on Lecoq's method. There are more than dozen different stage productions in the repertoire of Piip and Tuut Theatre, including 4 TV-series and their own web-channel (piipjatuut.tv). In September 2025 a new documentary movie "My Family and Other Clowns" about Haide Männamäe and Toomas Tross was released. Piip and Tuut Theatre have been touring around the world for 20 years in Europe, North America, Middle East and Asia. Awards: The Order of the White Star decorated by the President of Estonia (2022); Theatre Prize of the Year in Estonia (2014) as the best company playing for young audiences.