The Team
RONAN FREEBURN
FESTIVAL DIRECTOR
Ronan has created some of the biggest comedy events in Western Australia such as Rottofest (Comedy and Music Festival on Rottnest Island) 2009-2015, Freo Royale (Fringe World hub in Fremantle) 2014-2016, Side Splitter Comedy Festival 2016-2018, Australia’s Funniest Shorts 2009-2021 and The Crushers Comedy Gala 2020- current.
Other notable events include Ballin’ in the Park (3on3 Basketball championships) 2013-2014 and Goon & Nugz Festival 2019-2021
COLIN EBSWORTH
PROGRAM MANAGER
Colin has established a prolific and acclaimed career in comedy with over twelve years of performing in WA and abroad.
He has collaborated with a variety of events and festivals as a performer, producer, and programmer including two highly successful runs as the dedicated comedy programmer for The Rechabite’s GoodWill Club during Fringe World 2021 and 2022, Fringe World productions 2013-Present, Ebsworth Tonight, Rottofest and Perth’s Underground Comedy Club.