From Civil War to Citizenship – Melbourne Fringe Festival

From the battlefields of Sri Lanka to the comedy stages of Australia, Nadun Hetti delivers an unforgettable hour of bold, darkly funny storytelling. Once a teenager fleeing civil war, Nadun is now one of Australia’s fastest-rising comedy stars and a RAW Comedy National Finalist.

In this sharp and unapologetically honest show, he unpacks his journey—growing up amid conflict, navigating life down under, and the hilariously painful process of earning Australian citizenship. Nadun’s quick wit and fearless punchlines touch on war, migration, mental health, and the quirks of Aussie life, offering laughter that cuts close to the bone.

With a rotating lineup of diverse support acts and rave reviews from Chortle and Fringe Feed, this is comedy that challenges stereotypes while keeping you in stitches. Catch Nadun before he becomes a household name or before immigration catches him!