The 2015 Perth Comedy Festival is shaping up to be a big one! The Festival will run from 24th April to 17th May 2015 and is already packed with some of the best international and Aussie acts guaranteed to have Perth in stitches!
Get in quick, tickets are sure to sell fast.
Check out the acts below and stay tuned for more acts to be announced!
PERTH COMEDY FESTIVAL GALA
Regal Theatre: Wed 29 Apr
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Expertly curated and lovingly presented, The Gala brings together the biggest international stars, local legends and the hottest emerging talents for a spectacular and hilarious night of comedy at the iconic Regal Theatre.
NOEL FIELDING (UK)
Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre: Fri 24 & Sat 25 Apr
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Noel Fielding, one half of the award winning comedy duo ‘The Mighty Boosh’, Team Captain of ‘Never Mind the Buzzcocks’ and the star behind ‘Luxury Comedy’ is heading to Australia in 2015. ‘An Evening with Noel Fielding’ promises to be anything but a normal evening.
PABLO FRANCISCO (USA) – HERE WE GO AGAIN (BACK IN THE OUTBACK)
Regal Theatre: Fri 24 Apr
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Pablo Francisco returns to Australia with a brand new show following his sold-out tours in 2009, 2010 and 2011. The king of impersonations, Pablo’s unbelievable ability to physically morph himself into Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael J. Fox, Jackie Chan and of course Don Fontaine (aka the movie voice over guy) plus many others, is mesmerising.
PAUL FOOT (UK) – HOVERCRAFT SYMPHONY IN GAMMON # MAJOR
The Octagon Theatre: Fri 1 May
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TWO-TIME NOMINEE: Melbourne Comedy Festival Barry Award. WINNER: Best International Act Sydney & Perth Comedy Festivals. Mr Foot is back to stimulate our minds with his brief case full of new rants and tall tales.
STEPHEN K AMOS (UK) – WELCOME TO MY WORLD
His Majesty’s Theatre: Thu 30 Apr – Sat 2 May
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The maestro of feel-good comedy returns to Australia with his new show. Fresh from a sell-out tour of the UK, Stephen K Amos has charmed and entertained audiences all over the world with his natural, assured delivery and his honest, original material. In 2015 Stephen brings his latest hour of hilarious and personal stand up to Perth.
JIM JEFFERIES
Crown Theatre Perth: Fri 3 & Sat 4 Apr
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He’s Australia’s biggest selling and most successful comedy export of the last decade, he’s stormed his way across the globe selling out shows on every continent on earth!
CRAIG HILL (UK) – GIVE HIM AN INCH
Mt Lawley Bowling Club: Thu 30 Apr – Sun 3 May
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Strap yourself in for a Craig Hill thrill! Hot on the heels of last year’s hysterically funny, sold out season, don’t miss the chance to see Scotland’s favourite kilted treasure – live and unleashed. The Scotsman called Craig “PRICELESS!” and we absolutely agree! Book early for this deliciously wicked and gloriously camp evening of no-holds-barred comedy and pure, unadulterated fun.
JOEL CREASEY – IN THE HURRICANE
Regal Theatre: Fri 24 Apr
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Winning critical acclaim, celebrity fans and 5 star reviews around the world while leaving a trail of comedic annihilation in his wake, Joel Creasey returns to Australia with a new show.
BIGGEST COMEDY SHOW ON EARTH
Mt Lawley Bowling Club: Thu 30 Apr – Sat 16 May
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A show for those of short attention span, 10 comics take the stage in this fast-paced, showcase of non-stop laughs! This is anything but a traditional comedy show featuring a variety line-up of the best Australian and international talent plus Australia’s brightest rising stars.
ALEX WILLIAMSON – THAT GUY FROM THE INTERNET
Octagon Theatre: Fri 8 May
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‘That guy from the Internet’, that’s what Alex is…but he’s sold out Edinburgh, Adelaide, Auckland and Melbourne since he was last in Perth.
Get set for the brand new show from the guy from the internet The Age called “disturbing and distressing” ….get in quick!
DANIEL SLOSS (UK) – REALLY…?!
Octagon Theatre: Sat 9 May
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New show from comedy’s internationally acclaimed and award-winning half-man/half-Xbox. At just 24, Daniel has clocked up six consecutive sold-out Fringe seasons, toured extensively through the UK, Australia and USA, appeared on TV shows including Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Russell Howard’s Good News, Conan O’Brien and released his debut DVD.
LAWRENCE LEUNG – THE ESCAPIST
The Octagon Theatre: Fri 1 May
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All the introverts in the house let me hear you say: “Um…I’d rather not.” Lawrence’s ode to unsung heroes, embarassing encounters and the times you wish you were somewhere or someone else.
MATT OKINE – THE OTHER GUY
His Majesty’s Theatre: Sat 2 May
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This is a show about fancy bread, arguing on aeroplanes, and wishing you were the guy who washes windows at traffic lights. It’s a love story, with a sad ending. It’s the realest show Matt’s ever done, and you definitely don’t want to miss it.
RONNY CHIENG – YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU’RE TALKING ABOUT
Regal Theatre: Thu 21 & Fri 22 May
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Starring on TV’s Legally Brown, It’s a Date, This is Littleton, Have You Been Paying Attention?, Just for Laughs Festival, MICF Gala, Double Dribble and radio’s Triple J.
As seen opening for Dave Chappelle, Mike Epps and Bob Saget on their national Australian tours.
SUPERWOG – TALK SHIT GET HIT
Regal Theatre: Fri 22 May
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Get ready for a night of non-stop laughs as Superwog, the superstars of YouTube comedy, present a brand new hilarious live stage show “Talk Shit Get Hit”
THE AXIS OF AWESOME – VIVA LA VIDA LOCA LAS VEGAS
The Octagon Theatre: Fri 8 May
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‘YouTube sensations’ (Age) ‘are the best in the business’ (Herald Sun). ‘This energetic trio deliver awesomeness’ (NZ Herald) ‘and tear the place apart’ (Scotsman). ’Not content’ (Advertiser) with ‘sold-out’ (Chortle) ‘originality’ (FestMag) ‘and talent (Edinburgh Review), ‘Axis of Awesome (Scotsgay) ‘is for all intents and purposes’ (Time Out) ‘a comedy trio’ (Daily Express).
THE UMBILICAL BROTHERS – KIDSHOW
Regal Theatre: Fri 8 & Sat 9 May
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With the best intentions in the world, Dane (David) and Shavid (Shane) come onstage to perform a fun show for the kids with singing, dancing, audience participation, and storytelling. Unfortunately the audience is made up of nothing but adults – and if there’s one thing adults don’t want to see, it’s a kid’s show.
AKMAL – LOST
Regal Theatre: Fri 15 & Sat 16 May
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Hello my name is Akmal and I’m a comedian, although the term comedian is open to interpretation and highly subjective. Believe it or not, many people don’t find me funny at all – this includes members of my own family:
“If Akmal thinks he’s funny, then I hope he’s seeing a psychiatrist” Nabila Saad
“He should never have left his job at Telstra; he would’ve been manager by now” Marie Saleh
PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS
Regal Theatre: Fri 8 & Sat 9 May
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From the West End of London to Broadway in New York, the boys have stretched themselves to the limit for over a ‘Dickade’ performing the hilarious Ancient Art of Genital Origami!
