Australian Comedy Review

Mandy Nolan has performed as a stand-up comedian for 18 years. During that time, she has worked alongside celebrities such as Whoopi Goldberg, Ertha Kit, and Bob Downe. Mandy's stand-up is known and loved for its rapid fire philosophical philandering and for the obtuse observations and esoteric back scratches that emerge from the musings of what she describes as "a modern madam whose dilemma is to navigate the new frontiers in the suburban badlands of human relationships." Audiences adore Mandy on stage, and around Byron Bay where she lives, Mandy-jokes are as much a part of the vernacular as any surf speak. Her humour is sharp, honest, sometimes self-depreciating, somewhat outrageous, but never cruel or pretentious. Frequently irreverent, it speaks to a diverse audience with no set demographic, no gender, race or religion, occupation or tribe. It even crosses state borders and mediums (Mandy also writes and paints). Mandy's style is universally appreciated because it reflects so poignantly, the human condition and the absurdity of our world. In short, Mandy Nolan is a truly talented professional with a class act. Oh, and she's excruciatingly funny. Amist a full schedule of live acts, television and radio appearances, a weekly press column and a comedy course (did we mention she also has three children?), Mandy's skills as a presenter and conference facilitator have also demanded her time and attention. Having anchored a host of Award Ceremonies and Charity Auctions such as the launch of Nelson Mandela's 46664 Aids Fundraiser with Micheal Franti, Mandy has a natural ability to focus and guide groups through a journey of growth via humour. In this role as facilitator, Mandy has taught presenters from the Queensland and New South Wales chapters of the National Speaker's Network, and was recently invited to Melbourne to address the Victorian Chapter with a Funny Business Presentation. In 2004, she conducted a workshop specifically for seniors titled "Shooting From My Hip Replacement", and she travels regularly Australia to mentor and inspire professionals in the realm of stand-up. With a penchant for social observation and comment, Mandy is a favoured MC at conference events and has worked alongside keynote speakers such as Philip Adams, Richard Neville and Peter Garrett. If all that was not enough, Mandy is also an artist and promoter who regularly presents comedy events, including the annual "Bangalow Big Joke Festival".