Comedy

Jeromaia Detto: When I Grow Up...

Award winning expert in play & silliness, Jeromaia Detto, turns your childhood dreams into a show!

$27.00
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A babies body is sitting with an adult head of performer Jeromaia Detto, who has dark curly hair and a cheeky grin on his face. In the background are a range of small painted portraits of children performing various jobs. There is a builder, doctor, lawyer and artist.
The performer is wearing a red fabric as a bib. He is holding a metal detector. An audience member is holding the other end of the fabric as a painters pallet is placed on the fabric.
The image shows a man in a theatrical setting, performing in front of an audience. He is wearing a brown cowboy-style hat and a tan blazer with black clothing underneath. He holds a lantern in one hand and appears to be in the middle of an expressive gesture, leaning forward towards the audience. Behind him, there is a clothes rack with various colorful costumes, suggesting a backstage or performance environment. The background is a black curtain, adding a dramatic, focused atmosphere to the scene.

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A babies body is sitting with an adult head of performer Jeromaia Detto, who has dark curly hair and a cheeky grin on his face. In the background are a range of small painted portraits of children performing various jobs. There is a builder, doctor, lawyer and artist.
The performer is wearing a red fabric as a bib. He is holding a metal detector. An audience member is holding the other end of the fabric as a painters pallet is placed on the fabric.
The image shows a man in a theatrical setting, performing in front of an audience. He is wearing a brown cowboy-style hat and a tan blazer with black clothing underneath. He holds a lantern in one hand and appears to be in the middle of an expressive gesture, leaning forward towards the audience. Behind him, there is a clothes rack with various colorful costumes, suggesting a backstage or performance environment. The background is a black curtain, adding a dramatic, focused atmosphere to the scene.

  • Created and Performed by: Jeromaia Detto

Winner Best Comedy Weekly Award 2024 Adelaide Fringe

Nominee Best Physical Theatre & Circus 2023 Sydney Fringe

Nominee Spirit of the Fringe Award 2023 Sydney Fringe

Nominee Best Comedy 2022 Sydney Fringe

Did you want to be a doctor? A florist? A baker?
Maybe a professional jumper, who jumps up and down really skillfully. Maybe you wanted to be a horse!

You are invited to write down and share what you wanted to be when you grow up. Whatever it is, whatever the dream, award-winning clown and expert in play, Jeromaia Detto, will bring it to life with a chest full of costumes and a heart full of imagination in an effort to finally figure out what he wants to be when he grows up!

Praise for previous work:
★★★★★ 'his comedic stylings are bordering genius levels!' - See Do Eat Review
★★★★★ 'This silly and extremely playful show is definitely a must-see this fringe.' - Glam Adelaide
★★★★½ 'crying with laughter' - Mix 102.3 Adelaide
★★★★½ 'Silly, playful, fun and worth the sore cheeks from the big laughs.' - Perth Happenings
★★★★½ 'A masterpiece in audience participation... each comedic moment was flawless.' - Xpress Mag
★★★★ 'Hilariously stupid and hysteria-inducing' - The List UK
★★★★ 'A raucous hour of completely bonkers comedy.' - The Fourth Wall

About Jeromaia Detto

Jeromaia Detto is an award winning Melbourne based theatre maker with a decade of performance and producing experience. He specialises in play based work, engaging and connecting audiences through clown, improv and character comedy. Jeromaia has trained across the globe, completing studies in Oslo, Chicago, and with Philippe Gaulier in Paris. He also teaches across Europe and Australia.

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  • Duration: 60 minutes

  • Event Accessibility: Deaf or Hard of Hearing Rating: Partially Accessible, English no barrier

  • Age suitability: PG

  • Event warnings: Contains Sustained Bright Lights, Moderate Coarse Language, High Level Of Audience Participation.

  • Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Old Council Chambers
    Cnr Lygon & Victoria Sts, Carlton, VIC, 3053

    Wheelchair Access

    Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Old Council Chambers is wheelchair accessible. The entrance to the venue is on Lygon St. You can head up the front stairs and through the main doors, from there head right to get to the Loading Dock.If you need step-free access, head to the driveway located on the left-hand side of the main entrance on Lygon Street. The driveway will lead you into the courtyard. From the courtyard, there will be a lift on your right. Head to the first floor and turn left. Continue down the corridor, past Solidarity Hall and through the doors into the Victoria street building, Old Council Chmabers is on the left. Volunteers will be available along the route to assist you if needed. Please don't hesitate to ask for help

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  • Full: $27.00

  • Hump Day Discount: $20.25

  • Group 4+: $20.00

  • Extra Applause: $40.00

  • Blak Tix: $10.00

  • Concession: $22.00

'I had been crying out for a new comedian to see and it was Detto who had me crying from laughter, as everything he did just worked' - See Do Eat Review

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'he works the crowd effortlessly and leaves everyone in stitches with his perfectly-timed jokes... definitely a must see' - Glam Adelaide

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'a masterclass in silliness...each comedic moment was flawless' - Xpress Mag

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Sessions: In Person Events

A single $5.50 transaction fee applies to your booking.

Date Time Venue

Wednesday, 09 October 2024

6:15pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Old Council Chambers

Hump Day
 Past Event

Thursday, 10 October 2024

6:15pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Old Council Chambers

 Past Event

Friday, 11 October 2024

6:15pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Old Council Chambers

 Past Event

Saturday, 12 October 2024

6:15pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Old Council Chambers

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Sunday, 13 October 2024

5:15pm

Festival Hub: Trades Hall - Old Council Chambers

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