THE DEPORTED: Fringe International Comedy Showcase
Meet your next favourite comedian before everyone else does!
THE DEPORTED brings together an international line-up of award-winning comedians, seasoned professionals and exciting rising stars for a premium stand-up showcase at FRINGE WORLD.
With at least six hand-picked acts per show and a rotating line-up throughout the festival, expect big laughs, original material and a few surprises along the way.
Grassroots Comedy has previously hosted big names such as Mark Normand, Jason Leong, Luke Kidgell, Jenny Tian, Steve Coogan, Stephen K Amos, Dilruk Jayasinha, Ivan Aristeguieta, Takashi Wakasugi and Ari Matti. You never know who might drop in!
"A perfect smorgasbord festival show" Mo Sidik, Comedy Central, 2019.
"Highlight of the night" West Australian, 2022
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Sessions
- Fri 22 Jan: 8:15pm Sat 23 Jan: 7:45pm Sun 24 Jan: 7:15pm Fri 29 Jan: 8:15pm Sat 30 Jan: 7:45pm Fri 05 Feb: 8:15pm Fri 12 Feb: 8:15pm
Ticket Prices
- Full Price: $35.00
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Concession:
$30.00
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Group (6+):
$27.50 (6 ticket minimum)
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Friends Frenzy:
$24.50
Prices may not be available on all sessions
A transaction fee of up to $4.80 applies per order (some exceptions apply). Read more at fees explained.
1 Venue
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Jarrah at DoubleTree Hilton Northbridge
DoubleTree by Hilton Northbridge, 100 James St, Northbridge
Upstairs to the function area rooms - Level 2
- Step-free mobility aid access through the main entrance with an accessible bathroom.
- Venue is 18+ but minors may attend with a parent or legal guardian
Suitability & warnings
Accessibility
- High audio content
- Audience members interact from the seated or standing area
Presenter
Presented by: Grassroots Comedy
With over 20 years of industry experience, Grassroots Comedy has become one of Western Australia's most active independent comedy producers, staging hundreds of shows and championing exceptional stand-up talent from Australia and around the world. Best known for Experimental Comedy Club and Leederville Comedy Club, the company produces regular comedy nights, regional tours and festival showcases. Its stages have welcomed international stars including Mark Normand, Stephen K Amos, Dilruk Jayasinha, Ivan Aristeguieta, Takashi Wakasugi and Ari Matti, alongside Australia's emerging comedy talent. For The Deported, Grassroots Comedy brings its experience and industry connections to a hand-picked international showcase of established professionals, award-winning acts and rising stars.