Geraldine Quinn
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Geraldine Quinn is a songwriter, guitarist, singer, comedian and actor based in Melbourne, Australia. She won the 2006 Green Room Award (Australia) for Best Emerging Cabaret Artiste and was nominated for Original Songs.
and moved to Melbourne with her family at a young age. She studied writing and literature at Deakin University
and The University of Melbourne and trained as an actor at National Theatre Drama School.
. In 2007 and 2008, Quinn toured with Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow and was a regular guest on ABC Radio’s The Comedy Hour (Australia). She has performed solo shows SEXDEATHBOWIE, Bad Ambassador, Hex and the City and Shut Up and Sing in the Melbourne International Comedy Festival
, Adelaide Fringe Festival
and Edinburgh Festival Fringe. In 2007 Quinn performed at The Famous Spiegeltent with Paul Kelly
in a celebration of his songs by leading cabaret artists including Eddie Perfect
, Camille O'Sullivan
, Paul Capsis
and Debra Byrne
. She has also toured live solo shows at the Sydney Big Laugh Comedy Festival, Bangalow Arts Festival and Adelaide Cabaret Festival
. Quinn released her solo albums A Quick One and Scream 'Jarvis Cocker' When You're Losing and performs regularly with Casey Bennetto (writer of Keating!
) and Tim Minchin
.
In the 2010 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Quinn was nominated for the Golden Gibbo Award (best independent local show) for her solo production Shut Up and Sing. "Shut Up and Sing" went on to be nominated in the 2010 Victorian Green Room Awards for Best Cabaret Production, Best Cabaret Artiste and Original Songs.
Quinn was the recipient of a Moosehead Award for the development of her 2011 show "You're the Voice: Songs for the Ordinary by an Anthemaniac", which was directed by Casey Bennetto. "You're the Voice" went on to win the 2011 Melbourne International Comedy Festival's Golden Gibbo Award for Best Independent Local Production . It was the second year running Quinn had been nominated for the award.
Personal and early life
Quinn was born in Wagga Wagga, New South WalesNew South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
and moved to Melbourne with her family at a young age. She studied writing and literature at Deakin University
Deakin University
Deakin University is an Australian public university with nearly 40,000 higher education students in 2010. It receives more than A$600 million in operating revenue annually, and controls more than A$1.3 billion in assets. It received more than A$35 million in research income in 2009 and had 835...
and The University of Melbourne and trained as an actor at National Theatre Drama School.
Career
Quinn has appeared on Australian TV shows Spicks and Specks and The Comedy ChannelThe Comedy Channel
The Comedy Channel is an Australian subscription television channel available on Foxtel, Austar and Optus Television.-History:...
. In 2007 and 2008, Quinn toured with Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow and was a regular guest on ABC Radio’s The Comedy Hour (Australia). She has performed solo shows SEXDEATHBOWIE, Bad Ambassador, Hex and the City and Shut Up and Sing in the Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is the third-largest international comedy festival in the world and the largest cultural event in Australia. Established in 1987, it takes place annually in Melbourne over four weeks in April typically opening on or around April Fool's Day...
, Adelaide Fringe Festival
Adelaide Fringe Festival
The Adelaide Fringe Festival is an arts festival held annually in the South Australian capital of Adelaide. The event is the Southern Hemisphere's largest arts event and the second-largest fringe festival in the world, second in size only to the Edinburgh Fringe...
and Edinburgh Festival Fringe. In 2007 Quinn performed at The Famous Spiegeltent with Paul Kelly
Paul Kelly (musician)
Paul Maurice Kelly is an Australian rock music singer-songwriter, guitarist, and harmonica player. He has performed solo, and has led numerous groups, including the Dots, the Coloured Girls, and the Messengers. He has worked with other artists and groups, including associated projects Professor...
in a celebration of his songs by leading cabaret artists including Eddie Perfect
Eddie Perfect
Eddie Perfect is an Australian actor, comedian and musician who currently plays Mick Holland in Channel Ten's Offspring series. He won the 2009 Helpmann Award for Best New Australian Work, the Victorian Premier's Literacy Award and the Green Room Award for his musical, Shane Warne The...
, Camille O'Sullivan
Camille O'Sullivan
Camille O'Sullivan is a Irish singer, actress, and entertainer. -Background:...
, Paul Capsis
Paul Capsis
Paul Capsis is an Australian singer and actor, who is best known for his cabaret theatre roles. Capsis has Greek and Maltese heritage.Capsis has released two CDs called Paul Capsis Live and Everybody Wants To Touch Me...
and Debra Byrne
Debra Byrne
-Career:Byrne made her television debut on Brian and the Juniors, an early predecessor of Young Talent Time, which was hosted by a young Brian Naylor. She stayed with the show for 12 months. In 1971 she was cast as one of the original six Young Talent Time cast members...
. She has also toured live solo shows at the Sydney Big Laugh Comedy Festival, Bangalow Arts Festival and Adelaide Cabaret Festival
Adelaide Cabaret Festival
The Adelaide Cabaret Festival is an annual cabaret festival held in the South Australian capital of Adelaide. It is the largest festival of its type in the world, with more than 48,000 attendees....
. Quinn released her solo albums A Quick One and Scream 'Jarvis Cocker' When You're Losing and performs regularly with Casey Bennetto (writer of Keating!
Keating!
Keating! is a musical theatre production which portrays the political career of former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating. Keating was Prime Minister between 1991 to 1996; the musical follows him from his ascendancy to the leadership through to his eventual electoral defeat by John Howard...
) and Tim Minchin
Tim Minchin
Timothy David "Tim" Minchin is a British-Australian comedian, actor, and musician.Tim Minchin is best known for his musical comedy, which has featured in six CDs, three DVDs and a number of live comedy shows which he has performed internationally. He has also appeared on television in Australia,...
.
In the 2010 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Quinn was nominated for the Golden Gibbo Award (best independent local show) for her solo production Shut Up and Sing. "Shut Up and Sing" went on to be nominated in the 2010 Victorian Green Room Awards for Best Cabaret Production, Best Cabaret Artiste and Original Songs.
Quinn was the recipient of a Moosehead Award for the development of her 2011 show "You're the Voice: Songs for the Ordinary by an Anthemaniac", which was directed by Casey Bennetto. "You're the Voice" went on to win the 2011 Melbourne International Comedy Festival's Golden Gibbo Award for Best Independent Local Production . It was the second year running Quinn had been nominated for the award.