The 2020 Perth Comedy Festival features some of the biggest names in comedy from around the world and around the corner. With a line-up filled to the brim with different styles of stand-up, improv, and puppetry, Perth Comedy Festival is looking like the United Nations of A-grade comedy.
This year, some of the big international names include Arj Barker (USA), Adam Kay (UK), Daniel Sloss (SCO), David O'Doherty (IRE), Melanie Bracewell (NZ), Jason Byrne (IRE) and David Baddiel (UK), Kannan Gill (IND), and Ismo (FIN). Alongside the international veterans will be the homegrown talents of Rosie Waterland, Nazeem Hussain, Matt Okine, Effie, Fiona O'Loughlin, Marty Sheargold, Gen Fricker, and Agro the puppet.
One of Scotland's most celebrated stand-up comics, Larry Dean will bring his hour-long confessional storytelling to the fore with 'Fudnut'.
Canada’s Angelo Tsarouchas parodies his Greek origins with his show 'Mythology'. Tsarouchas will be speaking about living in today's society, family, marriage and his father's dream of living on a planet where the only language is Greek.
Winner of the 2019 Edinburgh Comedy Award and the Chortle Comedian’s Comedian Award Jordan Brookes, makes his debut Australian performance with his show ‘I’ve Got Nothing’.
South African comedian Dusty Rich shows off his signature style of fiery quick with with his performance of 'Bad Idea'.
Queen of the 'slash' – actress, television presenter, former model-now-comedian, Nikki Osborne makes her Perth Comedy Festival debut with 'On The Spectrum'. Nikki presents an equally heartwarming and hilarious insight into what it is like to live with someone who has autism.
Jacques Barrett takes out the most wordy show title of the festival – 'I Just Turned 40 So Obviously Here's A Show About World War 2'.
The tirelessly dry-witted Daniel Townes returns to the state with 'Little Ray Of Sunshine'. A brand-new show about life, luck, unrealistic expectations, unconditional love, and mortality.
Also joining the line-up are Perth locals Jez Watts, Matt Storer, Nicola Macri and Rory Lowe – whose naughty overdubs of 'Peppa Pig' and other beloved Disney classics is something all parents of toddlers definitely need to see. Just don't tell the little ones what you're up to!
Last but not least, Perth Comedy Festival also presents three Galas at The Regal Theatre, three festival showcases for our friends in Fremantle at Rock Rover, as well as The Biggest Comedy Show On Earth.
Click here to check out the full programme.
