2023 Perth Comedy Festival || Tour Artists

THE HOTTEST COMICS FROM THE UK & IRELAND ARE COMING TO PERTH COMEDY FESTIVAL

Melbourne International Comedy Festival proudly presents an exciting bunch of international comedians for the 2023 Perth Comedy Festival. Check out who’ll be joining us below!

JUMP TO:  DAVID O'DOHERTY  |  MARK WATSON  |  JOSIE LONG  |  PAUL FOOT

DAVID O'DOHERTY (IRE)
TINY PIANO MAN 

The dishevelled prince of the $15 eBay keyboard tries to make you feel alive with a new pageant of laughter, song and occasionally getting up from his chair. It's gonna be a big one. Star of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (Channel 4), Live At The Apollo (BBC) and Along For the Ride with David O’Doherty (Channel 4/SBS).

‘Live comedy doesn't get much better’ ★★★★½ The Age

PERTH | Perth Comedy Festival 
Friday 28 April
Regal Theatre

MARK WATSON (UK)
SEARCH

Mark Watson's 12-year-old son has just got a phone. His 70-year-old dad has been through the most frightening experience of his life. Both a dad and a kid himself, around the midpoint of his life, the Taskmaster star and multiple award-winner returns to consider the search for meaning that we're all on, with or without Google. 

★★★★★ Time Out

PERTH | Perth Comedy Festival
Friday 28 April 
The Rechabite

JOSIE LONG (UK)
RE-ENCHANTMENT 

‘After defeat, re-enchantment is necessary’, said Lola Olufemi. This thought inspires Josie Long’s brand new hour of stand-up infused with humanity, compassion and probably some brief political rants. The triple Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, underdog Fringe hero and delirious new mother (the first person to have two babies) returns.

‘‘The motherlode of love, joy and laughs.' ★★★★’ Guardian (UK)

‘‘‘Rowdy, brilliant, sweary, beautiful, funny.' ★★★★’ Chortle (UK)

PERTH | Perth Comedy Festival
Thursday 4 May
Planet Royale

PAUL FOOT (UK)
SWAN POWER

Paul explores topics including a potential solution to the problem of online trolling, the massively underwhelming sex drive of pandas and a full re-enactment of the film Titanic (severely abridged).

'Like a rare exotic bird, he's special.' The Daily Express (UK)

'Sublime, original, brilliant.' The Independent (UK)

PERTH | Perth Comedy Festival
Friday 5 May
Planet Royale