Jane Clifton

Actress, singer and show business all-rounder, Jane Clifton is probably best known for her role in the long running TV show Prisoner, those 'Sussan' ads and the smash-hit stage show Mum's The Word. Jane Clifton has made a respected singing career fronting a number of jazz and rock bands with pop singles Girl On The Wall and Taxi Mary (with Jo Jo Zep) and her solo CD 'The Marriage of Style'.

Her theatre work spans from Melbourne's La Mama and the Pram Factory, through commercial theatre and the Melbourne Theatre Company. In cabaret Jane has been involved in shows at the Last Laugh Theatre Restaurant, Le Joke, the Comedy Cafe, the Night Cat and the Black Cat, touring Australia with a host of local and overseas shows.
Jane Clifton is the genuine show-business all-rounder. Actress, singer and, more recently, published crime novelist, Jane is often asked if there is anything she can't do, to which she simply replies 'Ballet and making money.'
‘At your awards night, debate, corporate dinner, conference, trivia night or hypothetical my approach will always be warm, well-prepared, articulate, efficient and often amusing. But I won't be launching into any hilarious 'a funny thing happened to me on my way here this evening...' or 'don't you hate it when...' or 'is it just me or is the world.....' speeches. No.
‘I am witty and spontaneous but I don't do shtick. I must be doing something right because my list of satisfied customers is long and illustrious. I can speak at length about writing, show business and surviving and you will be entertained and amused but stand-up it ain't.’
Well-travelled, urbane and witty, passionate Essendon Football Club supporter, solver of cryptic crosswords and mother of two, Jane is in constant demand as an MC, guest speaker, debater and trivia quiz mistress.