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Perth Comedy Festival bring the laughs with star studded line-up

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The Perth Comedy Festival have revealed their initial line-up of local, national and international talent for the 2016 event.

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For the first time, the festival will be running at a number of venues including Regal Theatre, Perth Town Hall, His Majesty’s and many more.

Aussie talents Rhys Nicholson, Hannah Gadsby, Matt Okine and Frank Woodley will be sharing the stage with international stars Jimeoin, Daniel Sloss and Luisa Omielan.

Also featured on the bill are Akmal, Aunty Donna, Nazeem Hussain, Nick Cody, Peter Helliar, Tom Gleeson and musical trio Tripod.

Perth Comedy Festival runs from April 22nd til May 15th 2016. Tickets and the full line-up available at perthcomedyfestival.com

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