CADEL: Lungs On Legs, the acclaimed solo play created and performed by Connor Delves, will make its Off-Broadway premiere at MMAC Theatre in New York from 30 March to 8 May 2027.
Having already played more than 150 performances across Australia and the UK, the production arrives in New York after Delves has cycled more than 2,500 miles on stage during its previous runs.
The show tells the extraordinary true story of Cadel Evans, the first Australian cyclist to win the Tour de France. Throughout the performance, Delves pedals live on the actual bicycles Evans rode during his victorious 2011 campaign, bringing the determination, setbacks and triumphs behind the historic achievement to life.
Four-time Olympian Cadel Evans said: “Connor’s vision for this show is bold and exciting, and I’m thrilled to be involved from the start. His dedication to every detail, the training, and the physical demands of the production, reflects the same passion and commitment I’ve always brought to the bike.”
Delves grew up in a cycling family, with his father having competed internationally alongside Evans in the 1990s. The production combines live performance with immersive design and commentary from legendary broadcaster Phil Liggett, widely known as the voice of the Tour de France.
Liggett said: “I felt like I was watching Cadel Evans win the Tour de France. Connor IS Cadel. That was Cadel.”
Speaking about the New York premiere, Delves said: “New York has been my home for twelve years, but this story started long before that, in my parents’ bike shop in Perth, Western Australia. Sport has always been entertainment to me, seeing someone push to their absolute limit is a story in itself. After Edinburgh, London, and across Australia, I can’t wait to bring that visceral, real-time experience to a New York stage. Come along for the ride.”
CADEL: Lungs On Legs is created and performed by Delves, co-written with Steve McMahon, and directed and dramaturged by Mark Barford. The production previously enjoyed acclaimed seasons at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, across Australia and at Riverside Studios in London, where it celebrated its 100th performance during its 2026 run.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
