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Must See Stand Up Comedy Shows Coming To Perth!

A brand-new lineup of side-splitting shows are heading to Perth, bringing the best of stand-up, improv, and offbeat humor to the city’s stages.

Whether you're a die-hard fan of comedic legends or excited to discover fresh faces, there's something for everyone this year.

Expect an incredible variety of performances — from sharp observational humor to outrageous antics and everything in between.

It’s the perfect time to grab your friends, secure your tickets, and experience the comedic talent that’s ready to light up Perth this month. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the fun — book your tickets now!

Alex Ward stands front on to the camera, her head tiled gently to her right. She smiles gently with her teeth showing and her blue eyes look directly and warmly to the camera. Her long brown hair drops below her shoulders. Her button up long sleeved shirt is black silk with the odd row of soft white tie die blurs. Between her collar ends is a fine gold chain with the word Wardy in stately lettering. The background is a grey blue.
ALEX WARD
Clip Clop Don't Stop

The Rechabite
11 - 16 Feb, 6pm

“Studded with punchlines.” The Age


Dave Hughes is wearing a green, red & blue checked shirt. He is looking towards the camera. He has short wavy grey hair and stubble. The background is navy blue.
DAVE HUGHES
WTF

Astor Theatre
Sat 15 Nov, 6.30pm

“A master of his trade.” ★★★★★ The Advertiser


David Sedaris has wispy mid-brown hair with greying side burns. His eye glasses have light brown frames and he is smiling warmly at the camera. He has a white shirt with the top two buttons undone, under a charcoal grey vest. He is in front of a textured, caramel coloured background.
DAVID SEDARIS
An Evening with

Regal Theatre
Sun 2 Feb, 7pm

A rare opportunity to spend an evening with one of the world’s pre-eminent humour writers.


Image is of Geraldine Hickey standing in front of a pink background. Geraldine has short grey hair and brown eyes. She is wearing a blue button up shirt with pink, purple and blue jellyfish. She is smiling into the camera lens.
GERALDINE HICKEY
Meander

Astor Theatre
Sat 10 May, 7pm

“Hickey is a Master.” ★★★★ Time Out


Gillian Cosgriff stands front on to the camera, looking straight into the lens with puckered lips. She is in a long sleeved, spandex dress with an orange, purple and pink cloud design. She has blue eyes, a nose ring and blonde, wavy hair which falls below her shoulders. She has pink eye shadow and rouge on. Her arms are crossed in front of her. She is in a spotlight, which is lilac, the background out of the spotlight is purple.
GILLIAN COSGRIFF
Fresh New Worries

The Rechabite
11 - 16 Feb, 7.30pm

“Highly infectious, clever, original songs.” ★★★★½ The Age


Jenny Tian smiles brightly to the camera with her right hand in a fist and her chin resting on her knuckles, her head gently tiled to her left. Her black, long straight hair is brushed back with two bangs dropping past each ear. She has red lipstick on and small silver ear studs in the shape of a simple flower. She wears a retro lime green nylon collared shirt with vertical textured lines and three buttons, the top one undone. The background is a light maroon.
JENNY TIAN
Jenny's Travels

Regal Theatre
Sat 26 Apr, 7pm

“Excitable hour of comedy.” ★★★★★ The Wee Review


Lou Wall has long orange hair. They are wearing a leopard print one piece and there is leopard print background behind them. Their hands are in the shape of a triangle.
LOU WALL
Breaking The 5th Wall

The Rechabite Hall
Sat 10 May, 6.30pm

“One-of-a-kind masterwork” ★★★★★ Time Out, 2024


Michael Hing looks slightly up, into the camera lens through his black framed, round glasses. His short black hair is parted on his left. He has a neutral expression and his head slightly tilted to his right. He wears a lilac t-shirt underneath a two-toned green zip-up jacket with large pictures of flowers and coral all over it. The background is burnt orange.
MICHAEL HING
Get In The Submarine

Oasis Comedy Club
15 Feb

“An impeccable sense of comic timing.” ★★★ The Age


Pete Rowsthorn has a manic smile as he stares face on into the camera lens, stiffly holding a microphone up to the camera. He has a light blue, short sleeve shirt on which is textured. Behind him is a curtain of thin gold strips, some of which catch the light and reflect a bright white. He casts a heavy shadow to his right.
PETE ROWSTHORN
Keen

The Rechabite
4 - 9 Feb, 6pm

Pete returns to the festival for the first time since the 80’s to talk life, TV, and aging ungraciously.


Image is of Tommy Little. He has short dark hair, tattoos and is wearing a black t-shirt. He has a serious look on his face and is pulling his ears outwards.
TOMMY LITTLE
I'm Not Proud

Astor Theatre
16  & 17 May, Fri 7pm & Sat 6pm

“Comedy gold from the get-go.” Herald Sun


Wil Anderson has short grey hair. He is wearing a black shirt and jacket. He is looking to his right and smiling out of frame. The background is a textured black.
WIL ANDERSON
Whatchu Talkin' 'Bout Wil?

Comedy Hub at Johnny Fox's
4 - 16 Feb, various times

“Lightning in a bottle.” ★★★★½ The Sydney Morning Herald, 2022