At ARTRAGE, few things feed our soul quite like platforming local up-and-coming talent. That's why we just had to tell you about WA's new Cowboy of Comedy - Hardy Croucher.
Hardy brings his signature silliness to FRINGE WORLD 2025 with his hit show The Good, The Bad and The Hardy.
The 2-time Class Clowns National Finalist has long been dreaming of making crowds chuckle, having started his stand-up career at the impressive age of 14. He has clearly made his mark locally, having been named in The Extra's 30 Under 30: 30 young people going the extra mile for the Great Southern.
Young gun Hardy has previously shared stages with some of Fringe's finest and funniest including Lizzy Hoo, Josh Glanc and Dane Simpson, so it is no surprise he is now making his own debut at FRINGE WORLD.
In what we hope will be his first of many Fringe shows - The Good, The Bad and The Hardy - Croucher explores a heartbreaking yet hilarious journey of revenge, ambition and love.
He brings nothing but charisma and energy from the outset as he shakes the hands of audience members and thanks them for coming, setting the tone for country charm and silliness to come. From there its an unpacking of the absurd and a slew of absolute zingers with the Sheriff of Silliness himself.
“This is one of the most intelligent, wittiest, surrealist and, yes, funniest shows we’ve seen”
- Denmark Arts, 2023
"I found myself constantly smiling, and giggling at some of the audiences guffaws and bursts of loud body shaking laughter!!"
- Perth Happenings, 2025
Hardy Croucher is clearly one to watch on the Australian comedy circuit and speaking of...
You can catch the Cowboy of Comedy at one of the following FRINGE WORLD performances:
- 24 January 7.30PM - The Elford Hotel
- 25 January 6PM - The Sail & Anchor
- 25 January 9PM - The Laugh Resort at The Shoe
