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COMEDY colleagues and friends of federal Greens candidate Mandy Nolan will converge at Twin Towns on November 20 for a night of laughs and serious fundraising.<\/p>\n

Stand Up for Mandy is a super showcase of Australia’s finest comedic talent, headlined by Kitty Flanagan, Dave Hughes and Akmal. The comedy gala hosted by Ellen Briggs will also feature Ting Lim and Jackie Loeb.<\/p>\n

On social media, Nolan said she was grateful to have the support of the best comedians in the country.<\/p>\n

“When people ask me if I have what it takes to survive Canberra, I reflect on my comedy career,” Nolan said.<\/p>\n

“It was brutal, but I endured. I found my voice.<\/p>\n

“In doing that, I found how deeply I cared about social change and about speaking up for the vulnerable \u2013 from forests to families without a home.”<\/p>\n

The show has big names on the bill. Logie winner, author and star of ABC hit comedy Fisk, Flanagan is known and loved for her unapologetically desert-dry comedy style.<\/p>\n

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Funny woman Kitty Flanagan headlines Stand Up For Mandy on November 20 at Twin Towns. Photo: SUPPLIED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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University dropout and former abattoir worker turned vegan, Hughes has risen to one of this country’s most in-demand TV and radio presenters with his laconic Aussie drawl and self-deprecating wit.<\/p>\n

Egyptian-born, Punchbowl-raised Akmal brings a fresh perspective to the stage, calling out bigotry and racial stereotypes and smashing myths with humour and insight.<\/p>\n

Also performing are Singapore-born Brisbane-based Lim and ex-Full Frontal star, now Los Angeles local Loeb.<\/p>\n

Ellen Briggs, the other half of Nolan’s Women Like Us, will MC the evening with her characteristic intellect and comedic timing.<\/p>\n

Together, they bring a frontline of support and side-splitting gags to aid in getting Nolan to Canberra.<\/p>\n

Stand up for Mandy is on at Twin Towns Showroom on Wednesday, November 20, at 7 pm. * All show times are Queensland AEST.<\/p>\n

For tickets and information, visit twintownssales1.sales.ticketsearch.com\/sales\/salesevent\/139779<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

COMEDY colleagues and friends of federal Greens candidate Mandy Nolan will converge at Twin Towns on November 20 for a night of laughs and serious fundraising. Stand Up for Mandy is a super showcase of Australia’s finest comedic talent, headlined by Kitty Flanagan, Dave Hughes and Akmal. The comedy gala hosted by Ellen Briggs will […]<\/p>\n

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