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Geraldine Hickey is an Australian comedian, known for her work as co-host of the Breakfasters program on Melbourne community radio station 3RRR.
Geraldine Hickey | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1979 (age 44–45) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation | Comedian |
At the 2021 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Hickey's "What A Surprise" show was awarded the most outstanding show.[1] She had previously been nominated for the same award for "Things Are Going Well" in 2019.
Stand Up
Hickey's stand up career emerged from her participation in the 2001 RAW Comedy Festival which took her from her hometown of Albury to Melbourne. She competed in the national finals and was runner-up, giving her exposure and a base from which to build a career.[2] 16 years later, Hickey returns to the Raw Comedy finals as co-host.[3] She is a veteran of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival[4] and among her regular stand up appearances has performed at the Melbourne Fringe Festival[5][6][7][8]
Radio
Hickey got her start in radio hosting 3RRR's all-female sports show The Downlow. Her popularity saw the station appoint her as co-host of the Breakfasters in 2016.[9][10][11][12][13][14]
Television
Hickey has appeared on The Project, Tonightly with Tom Ballard, Have You Been Paying Attention? and Hughesy, We Have a Problem.
Hickey starred as Dr Stephanie Huddleston in the eight-part comedy series Metro Sexual on the Nine Network in 2019 and reprised the role in series 2 for 9GO! and OUTtv.[15]
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