Need a laugh? Perth Comedy Festival is back with a host of stars, established and rising, to lighten the mood. Julie Hosking takes a look at the line-up.

Western Australia’s arts playground
Western Australia’s arts playground
20 April 2023
Need a laugh? Perth Comedy Festival is back with a host of stars, established and rising, to lighten the mood. Julie Hosking takes a look at the line-up.
26 March 2023
There are some magical forces behind this whimsical fusion of fantasy and jazz. Tess Palmyre rediscovers her inner geek.
26 March 2023
The partnership with WASO is a learning experience to treasure for the young musicians of WAYO, writes Stewart Smith.
6 March 2023
Bassist and composer Linda May Han Oh is at the peak of her powers, drawing an equally impressive array of talent to perform her new work, Ephemeral Echoes. Bourby Webster is in awe.
6 March 2023
Kronos Quartet embrace and elevate diversity with a concert showcasing their generous spirit and musical mastery, writes Emma Jayakumar.
4 March 2023
A visual representation of John Cage’s groundbreaking master work is a meditative journey through sound and emotion, writes Penny Shaw.
1 March 2023
As the sun sets on Perth Festival and we edge closer to the cooler months, there’s still plenty of heat in the local arts scene. March into the new season with a diverse mix of music, art, film and so much more.
4 December 2022
The West Australian Symphony Orchestra delivers a searing and unforgettable performance of Mahler’s Third Symphony, writes Stewart Smith.
20 November 2022
Perth hip-hop artist Drapht celebrates a musical milestone in superb style with WASO and some talented friends. Ara Jansen joins the enthusiastic crowd.
16 November 2022
European cult icons Signum Saxophone Quartet join celebrated violinist Kristian Winther for a powerhouse performance that reveals the many colours of the sax to an awestruck audience, writes Angela Ho.