20 January – 14 February

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This show belongs to the FRINGE WORLD Festival 2026 season. This season is now over.

Promotional artwork for United Nations Comedy Show, featuring a diverse lineup of comedians illustrated standing in front of a glowing blue planet. The border displays world flags, symbolising international unity, with text reading “United Nations Comedy Show” below.
Comedians Ting Lim, Xavier Susai, Ivan Aristeguieta, Dilruk Jayasinha, Andy Saunders, and Joe White pose on stage for a selfie with a cheering, packed theatre audience after a live stand-up show. The performers are smiling and gesturing enthusiastically under bright stage lights, celebrating a sold-out FRINGE WORLD Perth event.
Wide-angle view of a stand-up comedy show presented by Grassroots Comedy during FRINGE WORLD Perth. A comedian performs on stage before a seated audience in a theatre with red curtains and warm lighting, creating an intimate, community atmosphere.
FRINGE WORLD Festival 2026

United Nations Comedy Show

Fast, loose, and absolutely stacked with killers - UN Comedy Show is the gig. Not a sampler, not a preview, not a warm-up for something else. This is an hour of rapid-fire stand-up from touring comedians and festival favourites doing the material they actually trust. The stuff they know works. No filler, no reset energy, no “you can catch my solo show later” gear. Just joke after joke from comics who know how to land in a room and keep it moving.

Hosted by a workhorse of the Asian and Aussie comedy circuit, Xavier Susai, this is a high-energy FRINGE WORLD showcase built for people who just want to laugh hard without homework. Big punchlines, sharp turns, unexpected angles, and the kind of momentum that makes an hour disappear.

One stage. One mic. Everyone swinging.

“Highlight of the Night” ★★★★★ The West Australian

“Mr Multicultural; Xavier Susai. He’s lived and travelled all over the world. His compelling tales transport you to far away, exotic places from sub-Saharan Africa to the techno clubs in Northbridge. His talent for accents and beatboxing finish the set strongly and leave you singing to yourself well into the night.” ★★★★★ FringeFeed

 

Presented by: Grassroots Comedy

Grassroots Comedy proudly presents United Nations Comedy Show, a celebration of connection through laughter. Founded in Western Australia, Grassroots Comedy champions diverse voices and inclusive stages, bringing together comedians from around the world to share stories, cultures and chaos in one unforgettable showcase. These FRINGE WORLD shows highlight what comedy does best - unite people through humour, honesty and humanity. From local favourites to globe-trotting headliners, each lineup delivers a unique blend of perspectives and punchlines.
Comedy • Stand Up
Western Australia • World Premiere
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Suitability & warnings

Content rating: MA15+
Family friendly: No
Mental Health
Depicts Violence
Sexual References
Coarse Language: Occasional
Audience Participation: Occasional

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Presented by: Grassroots Comedy

Grassroots Comedy proudly presents United Nations Comedy Show, a celebration of connection through laughter. Founded in Western Australia, Grassroots Comedy champions diverse voices and inclusive stages, bringing together comedians from around the world to share stories, cultures and chaos in one unforgettable showcase. These FRINGE WORLD shows highlight what comedy does best - unite people through humour, honesty and humanity. From local favourites to globe-trotting headliners, each lineup delivers a unique blend of perspectives and punchlines.