This show belongs to the Adelaide Fringe 2026 season. This season is now over.

A paperboy in 19 and 21 century Edinburgh.
Comedians in North Korea
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Adelaide Fringe 2026

The Paperboy's Paradox: Jokes Across Time

🌍 This is not the original world.
We are living in a Plan B timeline (the one between A & C) caused by a catastrophe in the past. I have the documents to prove it. I have the newspapers. 🗞️


A dark comedy about the ultimate butterfly effect 🦋, the idiots who caused it, and why we can never go back. Told via a real tabloid newspaper you take home. Performed by a deported timeline refugee. On bike. 2 issues free across Adelaide. The third one only at the show.


This edition: UniSA and Adelaide Uni finally agree — the cat is more qualified. Also: Pyongyang's 2027 Comedy Festival, Jim Jefferies on trial, leaked Netflix memos, and future science.

The truth is out there. I brought it. You won't change the world, but at least you'll know!
⏳ 10-minute show. 2h of comedy. 5h if you're a slow reader.

Presented by: Tomek

Tomek is a rogue paperboy from a fractured future who hacked his time teleportation device to escape the UK and land in Australia. With his stolen future newspapers in hand, he tours the world delivering absurd, satirical headlines.
Comedy • Political
International • World Premiere
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Suitability & warnings

Content rating: PG
Family friendly: No
Target audience: High School (15-17)
Drug Use
Coarse Language: Occasional, Strong
Sexual References: Occasional, Mild

Accessibility

 
High visual content
 
Audience members interact from the seated or standing area
 
Suitable for audiences who may not have a comprehensive understanding of the English language

Presenter

Presented by: Tomek

Tomek is a rogue paperboy from a fractured future who hacked his time teleportation device to escape the UK and land in Australia. With his stolen future newspapers in hand, he tours the world delivering absurd, satirical headlines.