Name: The Magic Banana Hour at Dell'Arte
Start: 2026-07-31
End: 2026-08-01
Location: Dell'Arte International

What is the
Magic Banana Hour?

An hour-ish of world-class comedy, music, magic and mayhem! Inspired by vintage variety shows — then flipped completely on its head — it's a live experience you won't find anywhere else.

Created and hosted by Daredevil Chicken's Jonathan Taylor and Anne Goldmann, every Banana Hour features a fresh, rotating lineup of world-class guests from the likes of Cirque Du Soleil and Blue Man Group. Born at Sonoma's historic Sebastiani Theatre, where it sold out every seat — expect big laughs, unexpected beauty and joyful chaos in a show where anything can happen.

★ SOLD OUT IN 2025 ★

Comedy
Stand-up, sketch, and chaos you can't script
Circus Arts
Acrobatics, juggling & aerialists defying gravity
Magic
Illusions that will leave you slack-jawed
Music & More
Live performance, mayhem, and surprise guests

Hosts & Guest Stars

The Banana Hour is created and hosted by Anne and Jonathan — the rest of the cast changes with every show. Recent guest stars have included:

Anne Goldmann · Host

Co-creator and host of the Banana Hour. One half of the award-winning comedy duo Daredevil Chicken. @thebirdofplay

Jonathan Taylor · Host

Co-creator and host of the Banana Hour. The other half of the award-winning comedy duo Daredevil Chicken. @daredevilchicken

Tuedon

Contemporary circus artist and aerialist. Tuedon has performed worldwide with Cirque Du Soleil, Eloize, 7fingers and La Clique. @tuebomb

Mirko Köckenberger

From Berlin, star of Las Vegas's hit show Absinthe. @mirko_koeckenberger

Jack Weinstock

Clown-ish. Prop maker. Foot juggler. All the way from Marin! @jack_weinstock

Ori Quesada

Bay Area native and world-class circus artist. Began training at age 7 in San Francisco with Master Lu Yi. @ori.quesada

Emily Windler

Clown, comedian, character actor extraordinaire. "Windler is a Wonder" — Winnipeg Free Press @emilywindler

??? Surprise Guests!

Every Banana Hour has surprise guests. It's always BANANAS.

Next Shows

The Banana Hour goes on the road! Two special shows at Dell'Arte International — the legendary school of physical theatre in Blue Lake, California.

JUL 31

Friday · Dell'Arte International

The Magic Banana Hour at Dell'Arte

A special edition of the Banana Hour at the famed physical theatre school. Comedy, circus and chaos in the heart of Blue Lake.

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Dell'Arte International · 131 H St, Blue Lake CA

AUG 1

Saturday · Dell'Arte International

The Magic Banana Hour at Dell'Arte

Round two. Same beautiful mayhem, a whole new night of it — because no two Banana Hours are ever the same.

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Dell'Arte International · 131 H St, Blue Lake CA

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What is the
Magic Banana Hour?