THE 3RD WILD WEST COMEDY FESTIVAL

      MAY 19-30 2010

          BOOK NOW AT  BOCS                  * VIP seating available - book early

The Astor Theatre, Beaufort St Mt Lawley

Wild West Comedy Gala Night*                         Wednesday May 19 @ 7.30pm

Chock full of the very best talent in the Festival – It’s bigger than Ben Hur, cooler than urbane chic. This event sold out in record time last year, don’t miss your opportunity for a taste of the hottest acts in town, then take some time to schmooze with your favourites after the show!  

The Last LAUGH (Wrap Show)                             Sunday 30 May @ 7.30pm 

How else could you possibly end 12 days of comedy but with the last big laugh until next year!   Many of the acts you loved during the festival appear for one final laugh-in celebration – so come celebrate with us!   You never know what may happen…. 

Jimeoin – Jimeoin on Ice*          Friday 28 May & Saturday 29 May @ 7.00pm

From the magical world of Jimeoin comes this new, smash hit show. See Jimeoin gracefully skate through brilliantly funny observations on the absurdities of everyday life. With previous sell out seasons in Montreal, Edinburgh and London, you would not want to miss out... Get your skates on.

“As sharp as they come, laser-accurate with his observational comedy... Each punchline is beautifully underlined with a subtly arched eyebrow. In an age of warped wit, he is disconcertingly inoffensive.” London Evening Standard  

Akmal - The Life of Akmal*         Friday 28 May & Saturday 29 May @ 9.00pm

Akmal Saleh is back with a new show and his own autobiographical book! The Life of Akmal is more than just a re-telling of extracts from Akmal's much anticipated book release of the same name, but a hilarious stand up show that touches on the topics in the book, from growing up in Egypt to migrating to Australia and being kicked out of the Coptic Orthodox Church to finding solace in his new found religion of comedy.

 “Saleh’s acutely observed look at life in the low-income, new Australia bracket was a hilarious delight, charmed the socks off the crowd.” Frank Gauntlet, Sydney Telegraph    

Kitty Flannagan –Charming and Alarming*            Saturday 22 May @ 7.00pm

For the past eight years Kitty has been taking her unique brand of 99% fact free humour to the world.  It’s been a long time coming but now she’s finally ready to do her thing in Perth, to launch herself on a largely unsuspecting festival audience. Kitty will showcase a definitive collection of her best standup along with some special extras as well...just like a DVD only in real life!

Kitty describes her comedy as:“A little bit oowah” (Which is to say people often laugh then say: “Oowah, did she really say that?”)

“Some of the funniest, traditional, freeform standup comes from visiting Australian Kitty Flanagan” – The Observer (UK)

BERNER & DEAN - DOUBLE BILL

Peter Berner & Tommy Dean    Tuesday 25 & Wednesday 26 May @ 7.30pm

Peter Berner (The Einstein Factor) and Tommy Dean (The American Factor) have joined forces to bring you an international standard double bill of comedy. 

Find out what makes Peter Berner one of the most recommended and in demand Event MC’s and corporate comedians in Australia – with hundreds of engagements under his belt he is a proven star of this field! 

An American born and bred, Tommy Dean has the unique edge of being an American who understands Australia, its audiences and above all what makes us laugh. Incredibly popular with audiences across the nation, he is firmly established as one of Australia's most sought after comic performers and writers. 

 So if it is truly great comedy you are after with an international flavour and Australian edge don’t miss this double bill!  

 Chick Chick Boom*                      One night only         Thursday May 20 @ 7.30pm

Sisters are doing it for themselves!

You  have seen Felicity Ward on TV’s Thank God You’re here, Spicks and Specks, The Ronnie Johns Half Hour and Good News Week, now the woman described as ‘warm, witty and brilliant’ by The Age hits Perth for one night only in Chick Chick Boom! 

Supported by Perth’s own comedians Andrea Gibb and Kerry O’Sullivan, this night of wicked women is not to be missed!    

Critical Mass Debate - Comedy is Sexy!*           Monday 24 May @ 7.30

Wild West Comedy introduces a brand new show for 2010: The CRITICAL MASS DEBATE! – COMEDY IS SEXY!

Come on a wild ride with Werzel, Sam Longley and the Big Hoo Haa, special guests, musical interludes and audience participation and discover why Comedy is Sexy! The evening promises to be a riotous night of side splitting laughs, songs, struts, surprises, keen wit and manic action as two teams battle royale. Comedy is Sexy – you be the judge!

Ben Cousins – A Rock Opera#          May 19 Gala appearance @ The Astor                                                  May 20 - 22 & 25-29 @ 8.30 @ The Hellenic Centre.

This show sold out at the 2009 Melbourne Comedy Festival, come and find out what everyone is talking about.

Up-to-date, near-the-knuckle and no-holds-barred!  If you have been worries that anarchic and uncompromising Australian satire was on life support the "Ben Cousins - a rock opera" will reassure you that it is still breathing sporadically!

Based on the crucifixion, resurrection and redemption of Ben Cousins with a thumping soundtrack of 70’s and 80’ pop song parodies, this show is a biting satire of society and the media. 

Devised and directed by critically acclaimed football satirist Kieran Butler (Collingwood ruined my Life, **** The Scotsman), 'Ben Cousins - a rock opera' is "Brilliantly scripted and performed... almost obscene value for money" Greg Potter, The Age online 

Boys are Back in Town*              One night only         Thursday 27 May @ 7.30pm  

 We’re bringing back three of the best comedians Perth has given to the world! Start with the wild electrical charge of the well modulated Dave Callan, mix in the mind bending narrative that over flows from the wit and wisdom of Matt Dyktynkski then layer with the ever visual and precise eclectic comedian Xavier Michelides and the perfect recipe for laughs is complete. Don’t miss it!

 * VIP seating available - book early

# At The Hellenic Centre, Parker St, Northbridge.

Book now through BOCS 9484 1133 or www.bocsticketing.com.au

13th OVER THE FENCE COMEDY FILM FESTIVAL

21 – 23 MAY 2010

Over The Fence celebrates new and independent filmmakers, their comic masterpieces and their excellent sense of humour. We are committed to encouraging and stimulating comedy film production in Australia and WA in particular.

The 13th Over The Fence Perth season will run as a headline act in the 3rd Wild West Comedy Festival lineup.  The program will run over 3 days, and will include short and long form films from local and interstate budding filmmakers. The festival will also provide an exciting and unique opportunity for WA filmmakers to engage with the creative process of comedy filmmaking through workshops and forums designed to inspire. 

The many films of the 13th Over The Fence Comedy Film Festival are dispensing laughter and joy May 21-23 – don’t miss out on your dose!

For more information and program details go to overthefence.com.au

OTF "is one of the most dynamic, irreverent short film festivals in Australia... it never fails to entertain, enrich and - occasionally - offend, which is pretty much the measure of a great festival." Mick Elliot filmmaker.

                                       Perth screenings @

                 Cinema Paradiso, Northbridge (Fri 21- Sun 23 May 2010).

                                    see OTF site

Venues of the world!

If you are interested in screening Over The Fence, contact the festival director.   mail@overthefence.com.au       +61 8 9337 6049

The 2nd Funny Sculptures Exhibition - Program for Primary Schools.

After the awesome success of our inaugural Funny Sculptures Exhibition the Wild West Comedy Festival will  be launching the 2nd Funny Sculptures workshops from Feb-May 2010. 

Funny Sculptures aims to involve primary school students in the interpretation of comedy and culture from joke, riddle or funny saying to three dimensional form.  Students will have the opportunity to attend a workshop where they can find a joke, create the idea and be assisted in the craft of making a sculpture.  Our intention is for children to become aware of alternative forms of comedy and culture in a creative and fun way!

The exhibition will launch on April 23 at the Alexander Library, Perth!