If your kids love silly stories, big characters and being part of the action, Jon & Jero: The Forgotten Tales is back at Adelaide Fringe and ready to unleash the chaos.
After a hit season last year, Melbourne’s tallest comedy duo return with their wildly interactive improvised family show at Gluttony’s The Lark, bringing constant laughs, crazy storytelling and plenty of surprises.
The twist? Jon and Jero love telling stories… they’ve just forgotten how they go.
With help from the audience, the duo attempt to piece their tales back together, creating brand-new adventures on the spot. Expect witty wordplay, outrageous characters, playful physical comedy and maybe even a spontaneous song or two. No two shows are ever the same, and no one is safe from being part of the fun.
Perfect for kids aged 5 and up, The Forgotten Tales is designed to empower children, not just entertain them. Jon and Jero are passionate about creating work that involves young audiences in meaningful ways, ensuring they are performing with kids rather than at them. The result is an open space of imagination, curiosity and shared play that delights adults just as much as children.
Jon Walpole is a comedian, improvisor and musician who performs across Melbourne and beyond. A RAW Comedy Victorian State Finalist and trained with clown master Philippe Gaulier, he also performs as Captain Starlight, entertaining children in hospitals across Australia.
Jeromaia Detto is an award-winning performer specialising in improv and clown, with international training at iO Chicago, Norway Clown Camp and Ecole Philippe Gaulier. He was awarded Best Comedy Weekly at Adelaide Fringe 2024 and continues to charm audiences with his playful, high-energy style.
With five-star reviews praising their infectious energy and pure, joyous comedy, Jon & Jero: The Forgotten Tales is set to be one of the most laugh-filled afternoons of the Fringe.
Location: Gluttony – The Lark
When: March 14-15, 21-22
For tickets, go to: adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/jon-jero-the-forgotten-tales-af2026
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