About

about

WA Comedy is Western Australia’s leading comedy producer and sector platform, presenting major live events, festivals and showcases featuring the best WA, national and international comedians.

 

Our events range from theatre shows and comedy galas to festivals and talent development programs, creating opportunities for comedians at every stage of their career.

 

Through our productions and initiatives, WA Comedy plays a key role in developing and supporting the Western Australian comedy sector.

 

Known for producing high-quality comedy productions, WA Comedy has built a loyal audience who regularly attend and support our events.

 

WA Comedy works with councils, venues, festivals, businesses and organisations across the state to deliver outstanding comedy experiences.

 

Below are some of the notable comedy events and initiatives we produce:

 

WA Comedy Week
Side Splitter Comedy Festival
Bunbury Fringe Comedy Gala
Headliners
WA Comedy All-Stars
Next Gen Comedy

RONAN FREEBURN

Ronan Freeburn is a comedy producer and founder of WA Comedy, creating festivals, theatre shows and talent development initiatives across Western Australia.

Through his work with WA Comedy, Ronan has produced some of Western Australia’s most notable comedy events and platforms, helping to develop the local comedy scene while presenting leading WA, national and international comedians.

Over the past 15 years Ronan has produced festivals, theatre shows, tours and talent development initiatives that have helped grow Western Australia’s comedy sector and build loyal audiences for live comedy.

WA Comedy works with venues, councils and festivals across Western Australia to develop and present live comedy events.

Alongside producing events, Ronan has also been an advocate for the recognition and support of the WA comedy industry within the broader arts sector.

His productions and initiatives include:

Festivals & Major Events

• WA Comedy Week (2022–current)
• Side Splitter Comedy Festival (2016–current)
• Freo Royale – Fremantle Fringe World Festival Hub (2014–2016)
• Rottofest – Comedy & Music Festival on Rottnest Island (2009–2015)

Theatre Shows & Galas

• Headliners Comedy Gala (2023–current)
• WA Comedy All-Stars (2022–current)
• Bunbury Fringe Comedy Gala (2022–current)
• The Crushers Comedy Gala (2020–2024)

Talent Development

• Next Gen Comedy Competition (2013–2017)

Major Touring Productions

• Anthony Jeselnik (USA) – Australian Tour (2012)

Comedy Film Competition

• Australia’s Funniest Shorts (2009–2021)

TESTIMONIALS

I commend you and your team on your ongoing work on the WA Comedy Week event and note the successful second year of delivery including two regional shows. Your project creates opportunities for Western Australian audiences, performers, arts and hospitality workers.
Roger Cook, Premier of Western Australia
Western Australia has plenty of local comedy talent, and events that foster this talent are very important
David Templeman - WA Minister for Arts and Culture
Your organization of the event was outstanding
City of Perth
We thought you did a fantastic job… you’ve been a pleasure to work with
City of Subiaco (See Subiaco team)
This was absolutely amazing!
Shire of Ashburton
Ronan was an absolute breeze to work with! He delivered an exceptional event program, infusing the festival with fresh and exciting ideas that left a lasting impression on our attendees.
City of Cockburn
It’s been wonderful having you as part of the program!
City of Mandurah
We had a blast and the patrons loved it!
Goldfields Art Centre