Nelly Thomas

Nelly Thomas is a comedian from Western Australia, now living in Melbourne, Australia. She won the Triple J Raw Comedy competition in 2003 alongside Stephen Sheehan. Since then she has performed around the world as a stand-up comedian including three solo shows, Family Ties in 2006,^[1] Nelly Thomas is not a Yummy Mummy in 2008,^[2] and I Coulda Been A Sailor in 2010.^[3]

In 2003 Thomas created the No Means No Show, a live show aimed at teaching adolescents about making smart choices regarding sex.^[3]

In 2010, Thomas cohosted the Boxcutters podcast. In 2011, she launched a DVD called The Talk to encourage young people and their parents and carers to talk openly about smart sex choices.^[4][5]

Notes

1. ^ "Nelly Thomas: Family Ties Review", Chortle.com, http://www.chortle.co.uk/shows/edinburgh_fringe_2006/n/14873/nelly_thomas%3A_family_tie/review?id_review=14873, retrieved 8 June 2011 
2. ^ Glickman, Stephanie (27 March 2008), "Nelly Thomas is Not a Yummy Mummy", Australian Stage, http://www.australianstage.com.au/reviews/micf/nelly-thomas-is-not-a-yummy-mummy-1286.html, retrieved 8 June 2011 
3. ^ ^{a b} Razer, Helen (6 April 2010), "Nelly Thomas: I Coulda Been a Sailor", The Age, http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/comedy/nelly-thomas-i-coulda-been-a-sailor-20100406-rp4d.html, retrieved 8 June 2011 
4. ^ "Full transcript: Nelly Thomas in The Zone", The Age, 16 May 2011, http://www.theage.com.au/national/full-transcript-nelly-thomas-in-the-zone-20110515-1eo1a.html, retrieved 8 June 2011 
5. ^ Tripp, Amber (19 May 2011), "Richelle Hunt, Linda Jaivin, Nelly Thomas", ABC Online, http://www.abc.net.au/local/audio/2011/05/19/3221380.htm, retrieved 8 June 2011