

Hi! I'm Lauren!
I'm an award-winning comedian, a fierce arts administrator, an experienced producer, and a passionate community builder.
I live and work in Naarm, Melbourne. I grew up here. I've worked in the arts for organisations and myself for over 15 years.
I love making experiences for people.
I'm in the arts industry...
which can mean lots of things...
Giant Puppets
As Creative Producer of Snuff Puppets, I worked with the East African Women's Foundation, I produced one of SP's People's Puppet Projects to create giant spectacle puppets and tell the Somali folklore tale of Degheer with the entire community, in collaboration with Brimbank City Council.
Touring
Snuff Puppets will get you in a puppet eventually...I produced an international tour to Portugal and Switzerland, and also donned the Eye and delighted/terrified audiences all over Lisbon.
ILBIJERRI
My first "real" arts job was at ILBIJERRI Theatre Company. After stage managing Blak Writer's Lab writer's development at FCAC, I worked for 5 years as Company Manager and then Associate Producer.
I produced the tour of the health promotion shows in association with the Department of Health and VACCHO, touring to schools, prisons and health centres. I continue to drop into the ILBIJ fam when needed, recently stage managing the health promotion tour for Goodbye Aunty Flo.
Tanderrum
For five years, I coordinated with community leaders and was Company Manager of Tanderrum, the gathering of the five Kulin nations in Fed Square to sing up and meet to open Melbourne Festival. I coordinated the camps, rehearsals and day-of activities for the Kulin nation, making a lot of friends and laughs along the way.
This is not the best photo of this experience but it's one of the only ones I have of me involved. I can assure you it was a lot of fun.
Gun for hire
I did a period of freelance performing and working in the arts industry. I was caterer on a Bunnings photoshoot, I was a Volunteer Coordinator for the Birrarangga Film Festival. I was an actor at the Flying Bookworm Theatre Company, I did audience warm-up for the Project, The 100 and Tipping Point. I did an ad for Greater Western Water. I was Mrs Claus for the Melbourne City Traders Association. I hosted trivia nights. I most triumphantly (and pictured here) was a zombie booger in a kids show in Melbourne and Adelaide.
Teaching
I found burlesque and started teaching and performing the art of tease, my way. I used my comedy and clown skills, and leaning into my teaching background, I started working at Maison Burlesque and basically running Year 7 Drama Class but you occasionally peel off a glove. We did a tribute to The Simpson's "The Spring in Springfield" and a bra got caught in the lighting rig.
I've run workshops in comedy writing, character development, vocal technique and confidence on stage for adults, teens and children alike.
"It's not what you tell them, it's how you make them feel."
Performing
For the last 15 years, I've been a comedian and professional host/MC. I've created 5 solo shows and toured all around Australia and to Edinburgh. I continue to perform as much as I can (or else I might explode.)
I was nominated for a Green Room Award in 2025 for my show, Boklesque, which combined my comedy writing with the razzle dazzle of burlesque.
I also love family-friendly comedy, and have hosted a lot of kids shows for MICF and the Melbourne Museum. Because of this I've also done Q&As and panel facilitation, able to listen and think ahead at the same time infront of an audience.
Artist Services Coordinator
Currently, I'm at Melbourne Fringe. Drawing on my experience, I'm creating resources, connecting artists, and producing events to ensure artists have the best festival ever. Working in an amazing team in the encouraging and diverse culture of Melbourne Fringe inspires me, every day.
Qualifications
2007 Melbourne University - Batchelor of Teaching/Creative Arts (Major: Media)
2015 Melbourne Fringe Producing Mentorship Program
2018 Emerging Cultural Leadership Program - Footscray Community Arts Centre
What I'm into
When I'm not doing all of that?
Coffee and walking.
Going to see live music, comedy, theatre and immersive art.
Travelling to little pockets of Victoria.
Hanging with my family and partner.
Putting on a big costume, a big face, and entertaining a crowd.
Whenever there's a new baby animal at the zoo, I'm there.
I could tell you much much more...about my daliance as a secondary school teacher, as a successful grants writer, as a dungeons and dragons podcaster, but I'm sure you're busy.
But drop me a line if you want to say hi! I'm very friendly and helpful. If you do, tell me the last good art you experienced!
I live and work on the stolen and unceded lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurring People of the Kulin Nation.
I pay my respects to Traditional Elders past and present.
Sovereignty was never ceded.
© 2025