"Anderson is a loose cannon, fast, funny and full of razor-sharp observations" The Age, Melbourne
Wil is a stand up first and foremost, touring Australia and the world at every opportunity, performing more than a hundred shows a year. His stand up is a densely written, high-speed ride though one of the most wonderful comedic imaginations in the country. Politics, pop and the banal come together in a Wil Anderson routine, always delivered with more conviction and enthusiasm than any man’s vocal chords can take.
"A sharp and pacy torrent of jokes delivered with a skill that’s worth savouring" The List, Edinburgh
Previously host of ABC-TVs AFI Award winning program, The Glass House, Wil returns to TV once again in 2009, with the second season to the ABC runaway hit, The Gruen Transfer. The show proved to be such a success in its initial year in 2008, that the series was released straight onto DVD.
"Like Adam Hills speed, Australian comedian Wil Anderson’s new show is brilliant... an hour in his company flies by all too quickly" The Stage, Edinburgh
In amongst the TV hosting, and constant touring, Wil writes a highly popular regular column for Australia’s most highly read magazine, The Sunday Magazine,His first book, ‘Survival Of The Dumbest’ [Random House] is still on the bestseller list.
"What a funny Aussie. Wil Anderson’s fast-paced routine is bursting with laughs and energy...there is enough material here to fill two hours making the one he has sprint by...a higher laugh-per-minute rate than anyone I have seen before... 'Ando’ is a comic gem" Three Weeks, Edinburgh
In December 2008, Wil took his craft to the UK, where he performed at the Riverside Studio for 2 weeks, in which he garnered rave reviews.
Wil hits the road once again in 2009 with his exciting show, Wilosophy.
"Anderson has a sharp brain, quick tongue and is up there with the best of them" The Drum
"His best ever show round these parts...a riot for those in attendance" Adelaide Advertiser
"If you ever have the chance, go and see Wil Anderson live. I could have sat there all night if laughing so hard didn’t hurt so much..." City News
"A sharp blend of idealism and cynicism. Fresh, energetic and articulate." The Age, Melbourne
"Anderson is, without doubt, one of the nation’s finest comedic talents" Adelaide Advertiser
"Anderson is among the funniest comedians we have..." Sydney Morning Herald
"Anderson's mind is like a grand prix car, travelling at marvellous speed...Very funny" Sydney Morning Herald
"Warm, funny and consistently entertaining" The Age, Melbourne
"Anderson is the eternal naughty boy you can’t help liking" The Australian
"Wound up tighter than a spring and barely pausing for breath during his one-hour set, Wil Anderson is manic, likeable, passionate..." The Age, Melbourne
"A comic juggernaut of current affairs." Sydney Morning Herald
"An hour long spiel that is absolutely packed with jokes, wisecracks, good vibes and a certain amount of attitude" Adelaide Advertiser
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Television
|
| 2008 – NOW |
The Gruen Transfer (Host) |
ABC-TV |
| 2009 |
Good News Week (Panellist) |
Network TEN |
| 2008 |
Good News Week
(Panellist) |
Network TEN |
| 2007-08 |
Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala
(Stand Up Appearance) |
Network TEN |
| 2007 |
ROVE
(Stand Up spot) |
Network TEN |
| 2007 |
The Sideshow
(Stand Up spot) |
ABC-TV |
2001-06 |
The Glass House
(Host)
|
ABC-TV |
| 2006 |
Head to Head
Celebrity Episode (Panellist)
|
ABC-TV
|
| 2006 |
Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala (Stand Up Appearance)
|
Network TEN |
| 2006 |
Just For Laughs
(host)
|
Network TEN |
| 2006 |
Rove Live
Stand Up spot
|
Network TEN |
| 2005 |
Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala (Stand Up Appearance)
|
Network TEN |
| 2005 |
The 2005 International Comedy Festival. Just For Laughs (Host)
|
Network TEN |
2004 |
Just For Laughs Comedy Festival (Host)
|
Network TEN |
2004 |
Melbourne Comed Festival Gala (Stand Up Appearance)
|
Network TEN |
2003 |
World Comedy Tour
(Stand Up Appearance) also for Pay-TV in USA, UK and Canada
|
Nine Network |
2003 |
Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala (Stand Up Appearance)
|
Network TEN |
2002 |
Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala (Host)
|
Network TEN |
| 2002 |
Raw Comedy Final (Host with Corinne Grant & Dave Hughes)
|
ABC-TV |
| 2000-03 |
The Fat (Regular Panellist)
|
ABC-TV |
| 1998-01 |
Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala (Stand Up Appearance x 4)
|
Nine/Network TEN |
| 1999 |
Super Debates
1999 World Cup Comedy
1999 Standing Up
(Stand Up Appearance)
|
Nine Network
Channel 7
ABC-TV |
| 1997 |
Mouthing Off
(Panellist
Several Appearances)
|
thecomedychannel |
| 1997-00 |
Good News Week
(Regular Panellist)
|
ABC-TV/Network TEN |
**Wil has also appeared on programs such as Rove [Live], IMT and Hey, Hey It’s Saturday. |
Radio
|
| 2007 - 08 |
National Drive Show “Wil and Lehmo” (Host)
|
Triple M |
2000-04 |
Triple J Breakfast
(Host with Adam Spencer)
|
Triple J |
1999 |
Triple J Breakfast
(Weekly Guest and Occasional Co-host with Adam Spencer)
|
Triple J |
** Wil has also made various publicity appearances on a variety of radio networks. |
Live Shows
|
| 2008 |
Wilosophy
Octagon Theatre – Perth,
Powerhouse Theatre - Brisbane |
| 2008 |
Wil Anderson Live in London
Riverside Studios - London |
| 2008 |
BeWILdered
Solo Show
National Tour |
| 2007 |
Wil Of God
Solo Show
National Tour |
| 2006 |
Wil Communication
Solo Show
National Tour
|
| 2006 |
I am the Wilrus
Solo Show
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
|
2005 |
Kill Wil
Solo Show
National Tour |
2004 |
Wil Anderson & Adam Spencer - The Last Time
Hi Fi Bar - Melbourne, Theatre Royal - Hobart, Thebarton Theatre - Adelaide, Octagon
Theatre - Perth, Illawarra Performing Arts Centre - Wollongong, City Hall - Newcastle,
Enmore Theatre - Sydney
|
2003/04 |
Licence To Wil
Solo Show
Sydney Opera House. Adelaide Fringe, Octagon Theatre Perth, Melbourne International
Comedy Festival, The Brisbane Powerhouse, Darwin Festival
|
2003 |
Jagged Little Wil
Solo Show
Adelaide Festival Centre, The Brisbane Powerhouse, Sydney Opera House, Octagon
Theatre Perth, Parramatta, Melbourne International Comedy Festival
|
2002 |
Wil By Mouth
Solo Show
Belvoir St Theatre - Sydney, Adelaide Fringe, Melbourne International Comedy Festival
|
2001 |
Wil of Fortune
Solo Show
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
|
2000 |
5 thirty
with Adam Spencer
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
|
2000 |
Who Wants To Be A Wilionaire
Solo Show
Melbourne Comedy Festival, The Valhalla - Sydney
|
1999 |
Terra Wilius
Solo Show
Melbourne Fringe Festival, Adelaide Fringe, Melbourne International Comedy Festival
|
| 1999 |
Wilennium
Solo Show
Melbourne International Comedy Festival, The Globe - Sydney, Edinburgh Festival Fringe
|
| 1999 |
Stand Up Season at the Adelaide Festival Centre with Tripod
|
| 1998 |
I Am The Wirus
Solo Show
Adelaide Fringe, Melbourne International Comedy Festival
|
| 1997 |
Show Pony
10 Week Season with Corinne Grant
Builder's Arms Hotel - Melbourne
|
| 1997 |
Diet Life
Solo Show
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
|
Other Notable Work
|
2007 Laugh Out Loud – Sydney Writer’s Festival
2004, 2005 + 2006 Just For Laughs - Montreal
2003 & 05Hobart Comedy Festival
2002 Busselton Comedy Festival
2001 Livid Music Festival
2002 Big Laugh Comedy Festival, Parramatta
2001 The Falls Festival
2000 Offshore Festival
1999 St.Kilda Festival
** Wil is in high demand as a stand up comedian and has headlined in virtually every major venue across the country. |
Writing
|
| 2008 |
Sunday Magazine – Sunday Roast (Fortnightly Column) |
| 2006 |
Survival of the Dumbest debut book published by Random House
|
2004/Now |
Sunday Magazine - Sunday Roast (Weekly Column)
|
| 2005-Now |
In London Magazine – Monthly Column (UK based)
|
2001/03 |
Cosmopolitan (Monthly Column)
|
1998/99 |
The Australian, Melbourne Extra (Weekly Column)
|
1997 |
The Big Issue (Fortnightly Column)
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Corporate
|
| Various clients including Adelaide Film Festival, AdShel, BT, British Airways. Chrysler, Holden, ING Direct, the Institute of Public Administration Australia, Hanimex, Mobil, NAB, Nestle Peter’s, Pauls Ltd, Suncorp-Metway, Sydney Airport Corporation, Sydney Morning Herald, Sydney Swans, Toyota & Whybin Lawrence Advertising. |
Recordings
|
| 2006 |
Release of The Best of The Glass House (2002-2006) DVD by ABC Enterprises and distributed through Roadshow Entertainment
|
| 2001 |
Release of the Melbourne Comedy Festival CD compilation through Rubber Music, distributed by BMG Australia |
Live Theatre
|
| 1999/2000 |
A Midsummer’s Nights Dream
(Principle Cast Member)
Royal Botanic Gardens – Melbourne
|
Awards
|
| 2008 |
GQ Award – Comedic Talent of the Year |
| 2007 |
The Glass House, Logie Award nomination for Most Outstanding Comedy Program |
| 2007 |
The Glass House, Logie Award nominated for Most Popular TV Presenter |
| 2005 |
The Glass House, AFI Award for Best Light Entertainment Series
|
| 1999 |
Nominated for the Perrier Best Newcomer Award in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. |
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Contact: Dioni Meliss on 03 9417 4700 or dioni@token.com.au
for further details.
Last Updated: February 2009 |
