The 2021/22 board consists of: 

Executive Members...

PRESIDENT Narelle Cunneen
aka Narelle Belle has had a varied creative journey. As a comedian she’s performed at various WA comedy clubs, early on competing in the WA Final of Raw Comedy. Narelle spent over five years as radio Producer/Announcer for the legendary Johnny Young on 6IX.  As a vocalist, Narelle’s kept busy with cabaret shows including An Evening with Karen Carpenter, Amy Housewine, Minnelli n Martin, and The Frocky Horror Show. Being a professional singer and MC has resulted in national and international travel. As an actor, Narelle has appeared in mini series, ads, feature films and theatre, including The Maj Monologues and in The Blue Room Theatre’s Solo Spot.

MANAGER Dianah Star
joined the Laugh Resort in 2000 and has held the role of President (2007-11) and Event Coordinator/Manager (2003-07 & 2016-present).
With a broadcast journalism degree, Di’s run PR & Marketing for local and touring independent theatre and comedy shows in and outside of festivals for 20+ years. She also presented a regular What’s On arts & culture segment for RTRfm’s morning show for more than 7 years.
She was The Blue Room Theatre Marketing Manager for five years before four years in event PR & Communications for the City of Perth. Di’s been a panel judge in the Comedy category of Live Performance Australia’s annual Helpmann Awards (2012-21), is a die-hard Doug Anthony AllStars fan and their WA publicist.

TREASURER Steven Hellwig
is a comedian with over 20 years’ experience on stage, television and both commercial and community radio. He has served on the Laugh Resort (Inc.) board on and off since 1996 and is a great believer in maintaining the charter of the Laugh Resort and the opportunities it offers emerging comics.

SECRETARY Brad Hearne
is a part-time comedian with a background in business administration. He's worked in the public sector for over a decade and is currently studying a Diploma of Business at Central Institute. He has 10 years experience in Theatre (both production and as a comedy performer), producing and presenting his own solo festival shows.

and general members...

Lucy Ewing
is a comedian, writer and stand up comedian with more than six years experience. Her sketches and jokes have been featured in community television productions and local live variety shows. Lucy performed as part of The Motherhood Comedy ensemble 2017-2021. She is a secondary English teacher with 16 years' experience and is keen to support young Perth performers.

Yvonne Fletcher
embraced her love of the arts from a young age, participating in high school rock eisteddfods, drama and visual arts. She went on to a Diploma in Marketing Management and had an extensive career in Project Management. Yvonne then furthered her studies to become a life coach and is passionate about assisting people reach their full potential and goals. In 2017, Yvonne’s passions combined. With the goal of bringing quality events to as many people as possible, she co-founded award-winning business NY Events and in 2020, she became the producer/presenter of the digital radio show/podcast Bounce Back.

Andrew Shugg
has appeared in hundreds of comedy show audiences since 2013 and, as The Laugh Resort’s number 1 regular audient, is proud to be extending his support of Perth’s comedy industry and artists in 2021 by joining Laugh Resort Inc’s committee. He enjoys laughing at jokes.

Tomás Ford

Rayner Thomson

You can contact any board member via thelaughresort@gmail.com