Nelly's Gig Guide

Gigs coming up include:

I Coulda Been a Sailor

As part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival

TICKETS NOW ON SALE: book here

March 24 – April 18 2010, Melbourne Town Hall @ 8.15pm

When 8 year old Nelly was asked what she wanted to be when she grew up, she replied “a pirate”. Why? Because “they’re allowed to steal things”.

Her friend Ian said he wanted to be a paper-clip so he could “hold together important documents going to Tasmania”. Turns out, not all dreams come true. Over the years Nelly’s ambitions have ranged from sea-dog to marine biologist to super-model to Prime Minister. She ended up being a comedian via telemarketer, nanny, cultural studies academic, social worker, pyramid seller, professional rooster and very nearly, a naval officer. Join Nelly as she charts the choppy, hilarious and thoroughly unexpected waters of aspiration, expectation and realisation that shape us all.

Presented by Dirty Work Comedy

Written and performed by Nelly Thomas, Directed by Justin Hamilton

With a cameo by Kate McLennan

Being a Woman is Good for Your Health

Nelly will host this gala event put on by the Royal Women’s Hospital for International Women’s Day.

Laugh along with eight of Australia’s funniest female comedians as they share the funny side of women’s health issues including body image, contraception, parenting, menopause and more at the Melbourne Town Hall, on Saturday 13 March.

Hosted by Nelly and starring Fiona O’Loughlin, Cal Wilson, Catherine Deveny, Hannah Gadsby, Melinda Buttle, Lisa Maza and Kelly Nash.

Saturday 13 March at 3pm (doors open 2pm)

Melbourne Town Hall, cnr Collins and Swanston Sts

$35 book online www.thewomens.org.au/GoodForYourHealth

For information and assistance, call 8345 2954 any time

Boxcutters: TV for radio on the internet

Beginning Monday 25th January 2010, Nelly will be the fortnightly co-host of Boxcutters with the fabulous Josh Kinal.

Hosted by Josh Kinal, John Richards, Brett Cropley and now, Nelly Thomas, Boxcutters is a weekly look at the world of television. Created in 2005 by Josh, Brett and Ross McQueen, Boxcutters exists to fulfill a very important need: Television deserves respect.

At a time when TV is producing better storylines, better drama and better comedy than any other form of entertainment (we’re talking about you, Movies) there needs to be an outlet for independent discussion about the medium. Boxcutters is that outlet. Every week Boxcutters will bring news about the world of television, reviews, interviews and opinions (and a lot of love). You can subscribe, listen or download the podcast at http://boxcutters.net/

The Conversation Hour with Jon Faine

Tuesday 9th February 2010

ABC Radio 774 Melbourne, from 11am

Nelly will appear as a guest on the Conversation Hour with Marieke Hardy and Poh Ling Yeow from Master Chef. Tune in to hear them chat reality TV, celebrity chefs and just about anything else that comes up!!

The Mic in Hand

Thursday 18th February 2010

Vibe on Smith St, Collingwood @ 8pm

Nelly will perform at this cracking weekly comedy night in Collingwood along with Melbourne’s finest comedians.

The Condom Dialogues

Boys’ Show: Thursday 25th February 2010, Mornington

Girls’ Show: Friday 26th February 2010, Mornington

The Mornington Shire and Peninsula Community Health are bringing The Condom Dialogues to the young people of Mornington again this year. The shows are open to high school-age youth in the Mornington area and are about sexual health and well-being.

For more info about the Mornington shows contact Tina Bedford

For more info about The Condom Dialogues in general and for bookings, please contact Vanessa Rouse

ElbowSkin's Comedy Degustation

Monday 8th March 2010

Courthouse Hotel, Corner Errol St & Queensberry St, North Melbourne

Melbourne musical comedy duo and long time foodies ElbowSkin, in conjunction with the Courthouse Hotel (3AW Pub of the Decade), are launching their brand new show that is sure to satisfy your thirst for great comedy, booze and food.

In a world first, the ElbowSkin boys will take you on a comedy degustation: high class comedy matched with world class beer and wine, all served up in Melbourne's funniest gastro pub. Show includes beer, wine and nibbles all perfectly paired with local and international comedians. All that for just $50. Don't miss out, tickets will sell fast.

Tickets: Ph: Ernie 0409178886, Email: comedy@elbowskin.com.au

Volunteer West “Volunteering 1020” Conference

Wednesday 10th March 2010

Nelly will facilitate a panel discussion about volunteering, with a funny tilt.

I am very pleased to be co-writing another show with Ilbijerri Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Theatre Company for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. The show is called “Glorious Baaaasssstards” and stars the some of the finest Indigenous comedians and actors going around. I’ll tell you more about this later, but if you want to get some more info, check out: www.ilbijerri.org.au
Also look out for shows later in the year of The Condom Dialogues and the No Means No Show