Nelly Thomas
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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, Nelly Thomas is not a Yummy Mummy in 2008, and I Coulda Been A Sailor in 2010.
In 2003 Thomas created the No Means No Show, a live show aimed at teaching adolescents about making smart choices regarding sex.
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.
Western Australia
Western Australia is a state of Australia, occupying the entire western third of the Australian continent. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Great Australian Bight and Indian Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east and South Australia to the south-east...
, now living in Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
, Australia. She won the Triple J
Triple J
triple j is a nationally networked Australian radio station intended to appeal to listeners between the ages of 18 and 30. The government-funded station is a division of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation...
Raw Comedy
Raw Comedy
Raw Comedy is an Australian competition for emerging stand-up comedians, established in 1996 and held annually since.Heats take place in major Australian cities through January, February and March. State semi-finals and finals are held in the state capitals in March...
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, Nelly Thomas is not a Yummy Mummy in 2008, and I Coulda Been A Sailor in 2010.
In 2003 Thomas created the No Means No Show, a live show aimed at teaching adolescents about making smart choices regarding sex.
In 2010, Thomas cohosted the Boxcutters
Boxcutters (podcast)
Boxcutters is an Australian podcast dedicated to the discussion of television. It is produced weekly, and usually uploaded on a Monday. Shows average around 70 minutes, although there is no set length, and it is recorded at the studios of 3RRR...
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.