Our Hosts
Melbourne Trivia's hosts come from a variety of show-business and entertainment backgrounds. They are selected for their sense of humour, their professionalism and experience and their love of trivia.
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Alan
Alan is an international entertainer who, over the past ten years, has performed in Canada, USA, Britain and Japan. A veteran actor, he has appeared in film, TV and on radio. In his trademark black hat, he is recognised by many Melburnians as the 'voice' of Melbourne festivals. One of his pleasures are his annual trips to Japan where he is in frequent demand as an entertainer.
Quote: 'I love real trivia - the really useless stuff.'
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Janet
Janet is a well-known Melbourne comedian and performer who has presented shows for Fringe and Comedy festivals. Janet produces the highly respected and popular Local Laughs every Monday. She is a regular guest on 774 ABC Radio and has appeared weekly as the Australian correspondent for South African radio. Her very funny Quiz Internationale with Toby Sullivan is a perennial popular hit in Melbourne. We love her!
Quote: 'I love rock and roll' (Joan Jett said it first!)
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Andy
Andy is an experienced entertainer who has performed throughout Europe, Canada, USA, Asia, New Zealand and Australia. He has worked in film, theatre, nightclubs and in street theatre.
Having charmed people all over the world, Andy is now working his magic on Melbourne Trivia's hotel clients.
Quote: (Far too long to fit but it involved National Geographic' magazines)
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Red
Red seems to be always jetting out of or into Melbourne for a corporate gig or festival somewhere in the world. He is a great entertainer with a relaxed and professional style.
For an entertainer, Red is surprisingly difficult to get decent photos of.
Quote: 'Don't worry about it.'
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Danny
Danny has been doing stand up comedy since he was16. He recently returned from a stand-up tour of the USA and UK. He has had his own shows in the Melbourne International Comedy festival and has been seen on the BBC and Rove Live. He recently toured with Danny Bhoy. He was also the host of a number 1 rated radio show on Fox FM.
Quote: 'I'm crap with computers.'
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Justin
Justin only works with us occasionally now since his comedy career has taken him to an acutely busy state of business. A popular Melbourne comedian, Justin is a highly talented award-winning comic performer who also writes for the Rove show and web site.
Quote: 'I like my friends, natural fibres and girls who use soap.'
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Let us not forget:
Those of you who have experienced our trivia events know that our hosts are usually supported by one of our team of fabulous assistants, all of whom also have considerable talents outside Melbourne Trivia.
Scott designs and makes puppets and stage and screen props as well as being an award-winning comedy writer and truly individual person.
Kat. As well as having a burgeoning career as a comedian, Kat is a talented violinist, playing with such bands as Catgut Mary.
Boffin got his nickname when he got caught at 15, using web bulletin boards to leapfrog to free web time. Nobody had told him the internet costs money!
Lola is a talented artist and a creative and skilled part of the education team at Melbourne Museum.
Geraldine is a comedian par excellence In the last year she has wowed audiences in her one-woman show at the Edinburgh Fringe, the Adelaide Fringe and the Melbourne International Comedy festival. |
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