The annual Perth Comedy Festival is gearing up for its 2027 return, announcing the first acts that will make up the program.
From Monday, April 19, to Sunday, May 16, 2027, both international and local acts will visit Perth for a month of stand-up and big personalities.
The first acts have been announced, with more shows yet to be revealed as the festival approaches.
Comedy icon Jimeoin will perform at the Astor Theatre on Friday, May 14 and Saturday, May 15, 2027, bringing his show Ballyhoo! Blending observational humour, physical expressiveness and spontaneity in his live shows, Jimeoin promises a guaranteed night of laughs.
Hailing from Edinburgh, Connor Burns is one of the fastest-rising talents in international stand-up comedy. The social media sensation will bring Flow to the Perth Comedy Festival, performing at the Astor Theatre on Friday, May 7, and Saturday, May 8.
After an over-a-decade hiatus from performing solo, beloved Australian comedian Denise Scott will return to the stage at Perth Comedy Festival. Taking the stage at The Regal Theatre on Saturday, May 8, Scott will perform the new show Tickety Boo, showcasing her trademark observational humour and sharp storytelling.
Renowned for his larger-than-life characters, beloved South African comedian Marc Lottering is set to return to Perth with his unmistakable brand of comedy. He will bring The Marc Lottering Tour to The Rechabite on Sunday, April 25.
Daniel Muggleton will take on the Astor Theatre for the first time on Saturday, May 1 with The Price Is White. Known for his razor-sharp punchlines, unapologetically Australian perspective and wardrobe of tracksuits, Muggleton has built a loyal following across the country that can now catch him on one of Perth’s biggest stages.
Rounding out the first of the program announcements is Luke Heggie with Relic, performing on Thursday, May 6 at WYOLA Fremantle, before heading on to Astor Theatre on Friday, May 7 and Saturday, May 8. Heggie’s live shows have earned him a reputation as a distinctive Australian voice in comedy.
Returning to the festival is the hugely popular stand-up sampler 100% Scottish Comedy. Taking over The Regal Theatre on Thursday, April 29, the show brings together some of the best Scottish comedians for a night of stand-up. This year’s lineup includes Gill Cordiner, Grant Mushet, David Callan and Iain Pringle.
Perth Comedy Festival runs in venues across Perth from Monday, April 19, to Sunday, May 16, 2027. Tickets are on sale now from perthcomedyfestival.com
