Mandy Bishop
UNE Degree: Bachelor of Music (1991)
Other credentials:
- Bachelor Arts (Music Theatre) Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (1993)
- NYC UCB
Study mode: On Campus
College: Robb College
Current Occupation: Actor/Singer/Writer/Producer
Skills: Performer, Industry Knowledge, Networking
Receiving a Bachelor of Music from UNE Armidale, she then trained at WAAPA, Perth.
Whilst at UNE, Mandy co-Directed the ‘World’s Largest Painting’ Project for the Guinness Book of World Records in 1990, involving UNE, Schools and the public of Armidale - with proceeds to UNICEF.
Mandy has been living and working in Sydney and New York as an actor, producer, singer and writer. Recent credits include many years of the Wharf Revue for Sydney Theatre Company, where she learnt to portray Julia Gillard and the growing number of female Politicians, State, National and International.
She has also toured Australia with Bell Shakespeare, performed at The Ensemble Theatre, Belvoir St Theatre, Sydney Opera House, Griffin Theatre, Hayes Theatre and the Old Fitz Theatre. She has appeared in TV shows such as Drop Dead Weird, A Zoom With A View, Law & Order SVU, Maximum Choppage, Wednesday Night Fever, Q&A, Review With Myles Barlow and Rake. Co-writing and co-creator credits include cabarets: Music & Mandy & Scott, Bite My Chilli, ABC’s At Home With Julia, Short Message Service for Q Theatre and various special events.
This program provides assistance and support to UNE students from the workforce, who have first-hand experience with the University and its uniqueness. Mentoring is an honour to be able to participate in, or contribute to. The Mentors are often learning the most! Our job is to listen and learn from our next graduates.
More information
Website: https://www.mandy-bishop.com/
