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Perth Comedy Festival is here (and queer!)

Perth Comedy Festival kicked off in style this week, marking the beginning of four big weeks of comedy in our capital city.

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Dozens of the world’s best comics are descending on our city to bring the laughs right the way through until May 21st.



International LGBTIQ comedy stars Stephen K Amos, Craig Hill, Urzila Carlson, Larry Dean, DeAnne Smith and Paul Foot are all waving the rainbow flag in this year’s line-up, while Aussie favourite Rhys Nicholson will be representing for Australia with his wicked wit.

Also appearing this year will be UK superstar Phill Jupitus, Daniel Sloss, Wil Anderson, Steve Hughes, Matt Okine, Alice Fraser, Alex Williamson, the legendary Effie and many many more!

Perth Comedy Festival runs from April 26 – May 21. For tickets and more information, head to perthcomedyfestival.com

You can also check out our interviews with Stephen K Amos, Urzila Carlson, Larry Dean and DeAnne Smith ahead of their Perth appearances here.

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