PERTH, AUSTRALIA – Every summer, FRINGE WORLD Festival turns Perth into a comedy lover’s paradise, with international headliners, rising stars, and a buzzing festival atmosphere. But this year, Grassroots Comedy is making it easier than ever to experience world-class stand-up without the city chaos.
With Fringe Comedy Showcase: Suburban Edition running Fridays at the Guildford Hotel and One Hour Comedy lighting up Saturdays at the Leederville Hotel, the festival’s biggest laughs are now just minutes from home.
No late-night Ubers. No parking nightmares. No overpriced drinks. Just top-tier comedians, surprise drop-ins, and an electric atmosphere—all in your backyard.
Big Acts, Local Stages
Perth’s comedy scene has never been bigger, and these two shows are proving that you don’t need to be in Northbridge to see the best in the business. Internationally touring acts and Australian comedy legends have already taken these stages, with recent surprise appearances from the likes of Mark Normand, Stephen K Amos, Chris Franklin, and Dan Muggleton. The thrill of a last-minute drop-in makes every show unpredictable—you never know who might walk through the door.
“We wanted to bring Fringe to the people,” says Xavier Susai, Managing Director of Grassroots Comedy. “Not everyone wants to deal with the city at night, but that shouldn’t mean they miss out on world-class stand-up. Guildford and Leederville have some of the best rooms in Perth, and we’re proving that the best comedy doesn’t just happen in the CBD.”
Fridays in Guildford: Fringe at Your Doorstep
The Guildford Hotel has become an unmissable stop for comedy fans looking for festival-quality stand-up without the city hassle. Running every Friday night during Fringe, Fringe Comedy Showcase: Suburban Edition is hosted by top-tier comedians like Chris Franklin and features a rotating lineup of the festival’s sharpest acts. With craft beers, great pub food, and a packed-out comedy room, it’s become the go-to event for locals wanting to experience Fringe without venturing too far from home.
“We’ve got some of the funniest people in the country coming through this room,” says Susai. “These are comedians who sell out theatres in Melbourne and Edinburgh, but here you get to see them in an intimate setting, where they’re looser, funnier, and experimenting with their best material.”
Saturdays in Leederville: The Best Hour of Comedy in Perth
On Saturday nights, the Leederville Hotel plays host to One Hour Comedy at 6pm, and ringe Comedy Showcase: Suburban Edition at 7:30pm, both a fast-paced, high-energy showcase featuring six top comedians in 60 minutes. With a tight, festival-style format, the show gives audiences a taste of the best Fringe acts in one stacked lineup—without the commitment of a two-hour theatre show.
“Leederville is a perfect spot for this kind of show,” Susai explains. “It’s the right mix of local, vibrant, and comedy-savvy. People here love live entertainment, and we’re making it easy for them to get the best Fringe experience in just one hour.”
Why These Shows Are Unmissable
- Festival-Quality Comedy Without the City Hassle – No Ubers, no parking stress, no overpriced CBD drinks.
- Surprise Drop-Ins – Comedy legends and international acts regularly hit the stage unannounced.
- Top-Tier Lineups – A rotating cast of the best comedians at Fringe, carefully curated by Grassroots Comedy.
- Intimate Venues, Big Laughs – See comedians up close in the kind of rooms where stand-up thrives.
Whether it’s Friday nights in Guildford or Saturday nights in Leederville, the Fringe Comedy Showcase: Suburban Edition and One Hour Comedy are the easiest way to experience the magic of Fringe without leaving your neighbourhood.
Tickets are limited, and the drop-ins make every show unique—so get in early, grab a drink, and enjoy world-class comedy without the city hassle.
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