CADEL: Lungs On Legs, the acclaimed solo play created and performed by Connor Delves, will make its U.S. premiere Off-Broadway at MMAC Theatre in New York from March 30 to May 8, 2027. Following over 150 sold-out performances across Australia and the UK—including celebrated seasons at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and London’s Riverside Studios—the production chronicles the triumphant true story of Cadel Evans, the first Australian cyclist to win the Tour de France.
Throughout the show, Delves cycles an extraordinary 17 miles live onstage, pedaling on the exact bicycles Evans rode to victory during the grueling 2011 Tour de France. Co-written by Delves and Steve McMahon, and directed by Mark Barford, the production captures the physical grit and psychological toll of the three-week, 2,200-mile endurance race. Immersive staging combines with real-time race commentary from legendary cycling broadcaster Phil Liggett, who praised Delves’s portrayal by declaring, “Connor IS Cadel. That was Cadel.”
For Delves, who grew up in a cycling family in Perth where his father competed alongside Evans in the 1990s, bringing the show to his adopted hometown of New York marks a major milestone. “Sport has always been entertainment to me—seeing someone push to their absolute limit is a story in itself,” Delves said. “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.”
Four-time Olympian Cadel Evans, who has been involved with the project since its inception, applauded the actor's endurance and authenticity. “Connor’s vision for this show is bold and exciting, and I’m thrilled to be involved from the start,” Evans noted. “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.”
Presented by Cadel the Play LLC in association with Anant Das and Nina Jack, CADEL: Lungs On Legs arrives in New York following an Australian tour in early 2027. General tickets go on sale on January 5, 2027, with presale registration open now at cadeltheplay.com.
