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Tom Allen

Comedy festivalPremiumStand-up superpower from outsider status

Man of many talents, UK comedian Tom Allen is returning to Perth with his show Completely at Perth Comedy Festival.

Tanya MacNaughton

Ben Elton’s Authentic Stupidity tour will show at the Astor Theatre in March and April.

Authentic Stupidity tourCommentsPremiumBen Elton has a lot to talk about

When the comedian returned to stand-up comedy after a 15-year hiatus he wasn’t sure if the passion still burned. But from Fremantle, Charli XCX to his brotherhood with Queen, there is plenty of material there.

Alison Wakeham

Amy Hetherington.

Western AustraliaPremiumProud As Punch to be heading to WA

Amy Hetherington is on the road and looking for laughs

Stephen Scourfield

Owen Baxter-Holland, Hardy Croucher, Darshan Clark and Lachlan Benson, with Emilie Speldewinde hiding behind. Ann Croucher

SKETCH COMEDYTeenagers’ sketch comedy show to be an act of “silly fun”

A band of teenage creatives will be taking to the stage this weekend with their debut sketch comedy show, a performance they describe as an hour of “absurd, light-hearted and silly fun”. 

Melissa Sheil

Sooshi Mango’s Joe Salanitri, Carlo Salanitri and Andrew Manfre in character as the Italian dads.

Sooshi Mango PremiumWhy the Sooshi Mango trio always punch up

Sooshi Mango have found international fame by following a long Australian comedy tradition — making fun of everyday life.

Belle Taylor

Atsuko Okatsuka.

Atsuko OkatsukaPremiumAtsuko Okatsuka on finding her own voice

LA comedian Atsuko Okatsuka is finally bringing her wry, outsider comedy to Australian shores.

Belle Taylor

Mark Humphries will bring his satirical wit to the nightly news.

TVCommentsComedian tackles news with a side of satire in new segment

Mark Humphries is about to embark on his latest satirical role as the anchor of The 6.57 News, as part of 7NEWS nationally from Friday night - but has the Government got enough ‘oddballs’

Dylan Caporn

Luke and Sassy Scott.

‘Perfected chaos’VideoCommentsLuke and Sassy Scott coming to Perth on national tour

Aussie entertainers Luke and Sassy Scott are already in love with WA and they can’t wait to be back when they tour the nation in September for the first time since exploding onto the social media scene.

Kellie Balaam

Jerry Seinfeld gave Perth a trip down memory lane and a few relatable tips on navigating relationships in his RAC Arena show.

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JERRY SEINFELD: Perth laughs out loud as comedy icon shines

What do you get when you put one of the most influential comedians of all time into a brimming RAC Arena?

Zach Margolius

Comedy megastar Jim Jefferies is set to tour Australia this year.

ComedyVideoCommentsComedy megastar Jim Jefferies to kick off tour in Perth

Comedy megastar Jim Jefferies will jump from your TV screens and into arenas, delighting fans with an Aussie tour this year.

Kellie Balaam

A breastfeeding mother who was booted from Arj Barker’s comedy show appeared on The Project to discuss her “humiliating” experience only to be asked to take her crying baby off camera.

‘Proved a point’VideoCommentsTV host asks mum to remove crying baby after comedian drama

A breastfeeding mother who was booted from Arj Barker’s comedy show appeared on The Project to discuss her ‘humiliating’ experience only to be asked to take her crying baby off camera.

Kellie Balaam

Arj Barker has sparked a fierce debate after kicking a mum and her young baby out of his show.

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‘Humiliated’: Mum opens up after Arj Barker furore

The mum who was kicked out of a Melbourne comedy show by Arj Barker because she had her baby with her has described how she felt ‘humiliated and intimidated’. 

David Johns

Former Perth radio presenter turned powerhouse performer Em Rusciano will embark on her first huge national tour in five years and is ready to entertain with a “multi-sensory” musical comedy extravaganza.

Back on stageCommentsFormer Perth radio star turned performer back on tour

Former Perth radio presenter turned powerhouse performer Em Rusciano will embark on her first huge national tour in five years and is ready to entertain with a “multi-sensory” musical comedy extravaganza.

Kellie Balaam

Dawn French for her Dawn French is a Huge Twat tour.

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Dawn French in self-abasing detail as a twat is a must see

Hearing British comedian and actress Dawn French mock herself for being an “absolute twat” repeatedly is the comic relief you didn’t know you needed this week.

Kellie Balaam

Joel Creasey.

Comic returnVideoPremiumJoel Creasey coming back to WA after stand-up tour hiatus

Perth-raised comedian Joel Creasey has returned to his natural habitat as a stand-up comic and will soon make his way back home with a brand-new show.

Kellie Balaam

Henry Winkler delivered a mesmerising memoir for adoring fans at Perth Concert Hall on Thursday night.

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Happy Days as ‘The Fonz’ Winkler wows adoring Perth fans

With Blink-182 popping the roof off RAC Arena on Thursday night, just down the road Happy Days star Henry Winkler rocked the socks off his long-time fans.

Zach Margolius

Matt Rife arrives at Perth Airport on Tuesday.

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Comedian who jokes about hitting women jets into Perth

While WA tackles a domestic violence scourge locally, a controversial comedian who makes jokes about beaten women has jetted into town. 

Rachel Fenner

A legendary comedian will be making his long-awaited return to Perth, giving fans a taste of his comedic talents.

Yada yada!CommentsAnother big get! Legendary comedian coming to Perth

A legendary comedian will be making his long-awaited return to Perth, giving fans a taste of his comedic talents.

Jonathon Nolan

Chuck and Dave.

Comedy animalCommentsPremiumStrassman’s The Chocolate Diet a delight worth waiting for

It’s the kind of show you can’t help but gobble up and ask for more.

Daniel Newell and Laura Newell

David Strassman with Ted E. Bare.

Life after ChuckPremiumCharacter development key to Strassman success

David Strassman is on his way to Telethon with Ted E. Bare while touring WA with what will most likely be his last adult show, The Chocolate Diet.

Tanya MacNaughton

Actor Ben O'Toole stars in new Stan series C*A*U*G*H*T

Four’s companyCommentsPremiumBen O‘Toole teams up with flatmates for latest project

They’re some of the best-known faces of Aussie film and TV — they’re also Ben O’Toole’s flatmates. And now they’re co-starring together in Stan’s hilarious new comedy, C*A*U*G*H*T — alongside Sean Penn, no less

Clare Rigden

Vicar of Dibley star Dawn French is coming to Perth

Oh vicar!CommentsDawn French puts on Perth shows with very RUDE title

The British comedy superstar is heading to WA and she is already shocking audiences before her arrival.

Andrei Harmsworth

Celia Pacquola is stepping up to host the new season of Thank God You're Here, returning to Ten after 14 years.

It’s back!Celia Pacquola excited for Thank God You’re Here’s return

She’s gone from a member of the audience to hosting the show! Celia Pacquola will step up to helm Thank God You’re Here, which is returning to screens after a 14-year hiatus.

Andrei Harmsworth

Danielle Walker stars in Gold Diggers, coming to ABC.

Stage to screenCommentsPremiumTaskmaster star Danielle Walker on her first acting role

Stand-up comedy star Danielle Walker is embracing a new stage of her career, stepping into her first leading role in the very funny new ABC comedy, Gold Diggers.

Clare Rigden