CADET KELLY IS THE BEST MOVIE I'VE EVER SEEN IN MY FRIGGIN LIFE

CADET KELLY IS THE BEST MOVIE I'VE EVER SEEN IN MY FRIGGIN LIFE is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Underbelly, George Square. It has 23 performances listed, running from Wed 5 Aug, 23:15 to Sun 30 Aug, 23:15. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.

About this show

HAVE YUO SEENTHIS MOEVIE?! Day and night my mind is ablaze with the 2002 Disney Channel original movie, Cadet Kelly. My sleep schedule has been INTERRUPTED. People are sleeping on this movie and it's time to be violently shaken awake! A high intensity clown show, hyperbolically looking at obsessive culture and Disney fanatics. Nominated for best comedy – Melbourne Fringe Festival. 'A standout slice of silliness' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Ben McCarthy's particular brand of Hi-NRG clowning makes for a truly deranged hour' (Age).

Details

  • Venue: Underbelly, George Square
  • Space: Buttercup
  • Genre: COMEDY, Clown, Absurdist
  • Country: AUSTRALIA
  • Running time: 60 minutes
  • Room size: about 72 seats (Buttercup) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
  • Performances listed: 23, of which 0 still to come and on sale

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access: level
  • Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
  • Venue notes: Accessible entry: Level access into the space. There is a slight lip on door frame. Wheelchair access type:Level Access Stairs: None Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

What the reviewers said

We have captured 3 published reviews and 35 audience reviews for this show from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe’s own listing. The excerpts below are the reviewers’ words, not ours — follow each link for the full review.

  • CADET KELLY IS THE BEST MOVIE I’VE EVER SEEN IN MY FRIGGIN LIFE has to be seen to be believed. If you love to ache with laughter, come out in a daze from the madness you have witnessed and want to experience something…

    Get The Chance (5 out of 5 stars)

  • I left with many crazy sound bites burned into my brain and a respect for the originality and artistic quality of the work.

    The Student (4 out of 5 stars)

  • Ridiculous, niche and proudly committed to the bit, this is Fringe silliness in its purest form.

    Pure Life Plus

Performance dates and ticket availability

  • Wed 5 Aug, 23:15 — Already performed — £8.50
  • Thu 6 Aug, 23:15 — Already performed — £8.50
  • Fri 7 Aug, 23:15 — Already performed — £8.50
  • Sat 8 Aug, 23:15 — Already performed — £12.50
  • Sun 9 Aug, 23:15 — Already performed — £12.50
  • Mon 10 Aug, 23:15 — Already performed — £12.50
  • Tue 11 Aug, 23:15 — Already performed — £12.50
  • Thu 13 Aug, 23:15 — Already performed — £11.50
  • Fri 14 Aug, 23:15 — Already performed — £12.50
  • Sat 15 Aug, 23:15 — Already performed — £12.50
  • Sun 16 Aug, 23:15 — Already performed — £12.50
  • Mon 17 Aug, 23:15 — Already performed — £11.50
  • Wed 19 Aug, 23:15 — Already performed — £11.50
  • Thu 20 Aug, 23:15 — Already performed — £11.50
  • Fri 21 Aug, 23:15 — Already performed — £12.50
  • Sat 22 Aug, 23:15 — Already performed — £12.50
  • Sun 23 Aug, 23:15 — Already performed — £12.50
  • Mon 24 Aug, 23:15 — Already performed — £11.50
  • Wed 26 Aug, 23:15 — Already performed — £11.50
  • Thu 27 Aug, 23:15 — Already performed — £11.50
  • Fri 28 Aug, 23:15 — Already performed — £12.50
  • Sat 29 Aug, 23:15 — Already performed — £12.50
  • Sun 30 Aug, 23:15 — Already performed — £12.50

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