Laugh out proud for PrideFEST 2021

Our 3rd annual gala of WA's best & brightest LGBTQIA+ comedians is back at Australia's longest running comedy club...

Traditionally one of our fastest-selling shows of the year, book early to celebrate PrideFest in November with:

2021 Raw Comedy WA Winner Aves Robins; Raw semi-finalist and queer youth advocate Charlotte Glance; star of Fringe hit ‘King of the Lesbians’ and intersex advocate Alissia Marsh; 2021 FRINGE WORLD Best Comedy Weekly Award Winner Ayden Doherty; newcomer Courtney Maldo; and more TBA, including a special guest from interstate.

Seating unreserved. Capacity strictly limited. Bookings recommended (there’s no booking fees AND Earlybirds save). Plus, booking puts you in our monthly draw to WIN a $50 food & bevvy voucher from our host venue!

NB: Our 3rd-Wed-of-the-month shows are now at a slightly earlier time to welcome an ol' fave, back by demand: our end-of-the-night open mic section.

For updates as more acts are announced, follow @thelaughresort on FB & IG or sign up to our enews for more exclusive news, competitions & discounts.

WEDNESDAY 17 NOVEMBER 7.30pm ***NEW START TIME***
The Shoe Bar & Cafe, Yagan Square PERTH
Tickets from Eventbrite or Facebook
Standard $20 / Concession (incl PrideWA Members) $16
Door sales (if not sold out prior) from 7pm.
Meals & snacks available in the adjacent main bar prior to show time.

SPECIAL EVENT: Our 30th Birthdayversary!

They said we'd never make it. In late 1991, a group of comedians formed an association to foster live comedy in WA, as a not-for-profit, welcoming comedians of all genres.Over three decades of bringing Perth laughs, The Laugh Resort (Inc.) has been the birthplace of some of Australian comedy's biggest names, and become the longest running Comedy Club in the nation.From an alumni of thousands, join 15 cult classic and fan faves - from the brilliant to the bizarre - including founding member Don Smith and beloved Irish son Dave Callan (from tele things and Triple J), delivering a fun-filled night for the love of laughs.Crowd-pleasers and comics' comics past, present and future include FRINGE WORLD Award winner Cam McLaren; Deadly Funny winner Fabian Woods; 2021 WA Raw Comedy winner Aves Robins; international guest, home from the UK, Laura Davis; the incomparable Sonny Yang & more TBA.Plus, hot-off-the-press, be among the first to get your hands on alum Alex Manfrin's satirical 2022 Perth Calendar (limited stock on a first-in basis), with part-proceeds further supporting WA comedy.Get the giggles flowing with a 'Party of 4' ticket, including entry for four people plus a bottle of bubbly.Stay tuned to @thelaughresort on FB & IG as more acts are announced, including special guests who've jetted in (currently quarantining)!Seating unreserved. Bookings recommended as this (like many of our shows) is expected to sell out. There are no booking fees, Earlybirds save, AND booking puts you in our monthly draw to WIN a $50 food & bevvy voucher from our host venue!Door sales (if not sold out) $25 from 7pm. Meals & snacks available in the main bar adjacent to the comedy room prior to show time.WEDNESDAY 20 OCTOBER 7.30pm ***NEW START TIME*** The Shoe Bar & Cafe, Yagan Square PERTH Tickets from Eventbrite or Facebook Standard $25 / Concession $20

They said we'd never make it.
In late 1991, a group of comedians formed an association to foster live comedy in WA, as a not-for-profit, welcoming comedians of all genres.

Over three decades of bringing Perth laughs, The Laugh Resort (Inc.) has been the birthplace of some of Australian comedy's biggest names, and become the longest running Comedy Club in the nation.

From an alumni of thousands, join 15 cult classic and fan faves - from the brilliant to the bizarre - including founding member Don Smith and beloved Irish son Dave Callan (from tele things and Triple J), delivering a fun-filled night for the love of laughs.

Crowd-pleasers and comics' comics past, present and future include FRINGE WORLD Award winner Cam McLaren; Deadly Funny winner Fabian Woods; 2021 WA Raw Comedy winner Aves Robins; international guest, home from the UK, Laura Davis; the incomparable Sonny Yang & more TBA.

Plus, hot-off-the-press, be among the first to get your hands on alum Alex Manfrin's satirical 2022 Perth Calendar (limited stock on a first-in basis), with part-proceeds further supporting WA comedy.

Get the giggles flowing with a 'Party of 4' ticket, including entry for four people plus a bottle of bubbly.

Stay tuned to @thelaughresort on FB & IG as more acts are announced, including special guests who've jetted in (currently quarantining)!

Seating unreserved. Bookings recommended as this (like many of our shows) is expected to sell out. There are no booking fees, Earlybirds save, AND booking puts you in our monthly draw to WIN a $50 food & bevvy voucher from our host venue!

Door sales (if not sold out) $25 from 7pm. Meals & snacks available in the main bar adjacent to the comedy room prior to show time.

WEDNESDAY 20 OCTOBER 7.30pm ***NEW START TIME***
The Shoe Bar & Cafe, Yagan Square PERTH
Tickets from Eventbrite or Facebook
Standard $25 / Concession $20

New show time; who dis?

Vaxed up & safely across the border we welcome not one but two special guests this month. Firstly, South Aussie comedy storyteller who's used to taking the world by storm (with at least 35 awards & nominations from no less than 21 international festivals!), Jon Bennett.Plus, direct from Darwin Festival, on tour with Hannah Gadsby, is Melbourne Comedy Festival's Best Show 2021 Winner & RRR Breakfast host (seen on Have You Been Paying Attention and in Nine comedy series Metro Sexual), Geraldine Hickey!Local acts include creator of the FRINGE WORLD Weekly Award winning Comedians vs Rappers, Chris Shin; refreshingly absurd takes on modern life by rising star Alice Mack; & UK comedy writer, fresh to the world of stand-up, David Hughes (Cards Against Humanity, Mock the Week). Our 3rd-Wed-of-the-month show in September is at a slightly earlier time to make room for an ol' fave, back by request: our end-of-the-night open mic section.Seating unreserved. Bookings recommended as capacity is limited, often sells out and there’s no booking fees. Plus, every ticket enters our monthly draw to WIN a $50 food & bevvy voucher from our host venue!Door sales (if not sold out prior) from 7pm. Meals & snacks available in the adjacent main bar prior to show time.For updates as more shows & comedians are announced follow @thelaughresort on FB or IG or sign up to our enews for more exclusive news, competitions & discounts.WEDNESDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 7.30pm ***NEW START TIME*** The Shoe Bar & Cafe, Yagan Square PERTH Tickets from Eventbrite or Facebook Standard $20 / Concession $16

Vaxed up & safely across the border we welcome not one but two special guests this month. Firstly, South Aussie comedy storyteller who's used to taking the world by storm (with at least 35 awards & nominations from no less than 21 international festivals!), Jon Bennett.

Plus, direct from Darwin Festival, on tour with Hannah Gadsby, is Melbourne Comedy Festival's Best Show 2021 Winner & RRR Breakfast host (seen on Have You Been Paying Attention and in Nine comedy series Metro Sexual), Geraldine Hickey!

Local acts include creator of the FRINGE WORLD Weekly Award winning Comedians vs Rappers, Chris Shin; refreshingly absurd takes on modern life by rising star Alice Mack; & UK comedy writer, fresh to the world of stand-up, David Hughes (Cards Against Humanity, Mock the Week).

Our 3rd-Wed-of-the-month show in September is at a slightly earlier time to make room for an ol' fave, back by request: our end-of-the-night open mic section.

Seating unreserved. Bookings recommended as capacity is limited, often sells out and there’s no booking fees. Plus, every ticket enters our monthly draw to WIN a $50 food & bevvy voucher from our host venue!

Door sales (if not sold out prior) from 7pm. Meals & snacks available in the adjacent main bar prior to show time.

For updates as more shows & comedians are announced follow @thelaughresort on FB or IG or sign up to our enews for more exclusive news, competitions & discounts.

WEDNESDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 7.30pm ***NEW START TIME***
The Shoe Bar & Cafe, Yagan Square PERTH
Tickets from Eventbrite or Facebook
Standard $20 / Concession $16