Top 5 Comedians at Perth Comedy Festival This Weekend

The Perth Comedy Festival, Western Australia’s biggest comedy and cultural event is back in town on the 22nd April – 16th May. The festival, sponsored by Coopers Original Pale Ale will be taking place throughout various locations in Perth, including an undisclosed ‘Top Secret’ location, which promises something exciting.

You can expect to see a wide variety of performances, not limited to just comedy; such as sketch, satire, impro, musical, theatre and magic.

Here are our top five acts that you can expect to see:

Aunty Donna – New Show

A Melbourne sketch trio that are surreal, fast-paced and alternative. Now with a very popular YouTube channel, they have also aired a pilot for ABC and currently developing a series for Comedy Central Australia.

Perth Town Hall
Wed 11th May 2016 – 8:15 pm
Thu 12th May 2016 – 8:15 pm
Fri 13th May 2016 – 8:15 pm
Sat 14th May 2016 – 8:15 pm

Dan Willis – Australia: A Whinging Poms Guide

The British comedian, who has lived in Australia for three years gives his take on what the land down under is really like for the Brits that move there. Guaranteed to be a hit with travellers on their Working Holiday Visas, Expats, Aussies, or anyone that likes listening to a whinging Pom talk about other whinging Poms.

Regal Theatre
Wed 11th May 2016 – 7:00 pm
Thu 12th May 2016 – 7:00 pm
Fri 13th May 2016 – 7:00 pm
Sat 14th May 2016 – 7:00 pm

Luke Heggie – Anythink Is Possible

Referred to as relentless and often brutal, Heggie is one of Australia’s most in-demand comedians. This show will pull no punches, so if you’re offended easily it’s best to stay away. He was the winner of the Sydney Comedy Festival’s Director’s Choice Award 2015 so this show will be in high demand.

Regal Theatre
Wed 11th May 2016 – 8:15 pm
Thu 12th May 2016 – 8:15 pm
Fri 13th May 2016 – 8:15 pm
Sat 14th May 2016 – 8:15 pm

Matt Okine

The familiar face of Australian TV comedy who has opened for the likes of Dave Chappelle and starring in shows such as ABC’s Dirty Laundry Live and It’s A Date is certain to be one of the highlights of the festival this year. He’s only there for one night, and one show only, so make sure you book your tickets NOW!

Regal Theatre
Sat 14th May 2016 – 9:15 pm

JimEoin – Yeehaa!

Another Brit on our list, incase you don’t get any of the Aussie sense of humour. This guy has been likened to a course of steroids, so you know it’s going to be hilarious just from that alone. Also said to have the most famous eyebrows in comedy, and is utterly ridiculous, this one shouldn’t go a miss.

Regal Theatre
Thu 12th May 2016 – 7:00 pm
Fri 13th May 2016 – 7:00 pm
Sat 14th May 2016 – 7:00 pm

Find out more and book tickets at perthcomedyfestival.com