EXCLUSIVE MANAGEMENT FOR: WIL ANDERSON Comedian/Writer/Broadcaster/Presenter

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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 through one of the most wonderful comedic imaginations in the world. 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.

2009 was big year for Wil. He spent a lot of time north of the equator, performing live in London, Edinburgh, Montreal and Los Angeles. He also released his second book, Friendly Fire (Random House), and his first stand up DVD, Wilosophy (Universal), which was recorded at the Sydney Opera House.

By 2011 Wil has made five guest appearances on the popular US late night comedy talk show, Chelsea Lately. He was also back to host a fourth series of the high rating ABC TV series, The Gruen Transfer - a role that saw him nominated for a Gold Logie, and spawned spin offs, The Gruen Nation and The Gruen Planet.

In amongst hosting smash hit TV shows, in 2011 Wil was busy touring his hit live show Man Vs Wil selling out venues around Australia, earning rave reviews and winning his third consecutive Bulmer's People’s Choice Award at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, not to mention being named one of comedy’s hottest acts by none other than John Cleese, proving that this world class comedian is definitely at the top of his game.  


“…dry, self-deprecating, politically incorrect and crude, there are not many areas of our society at which Wil Anderson is not willing to take a crack. And thank goodness, because in his hands pretty much everything has a funny side” - Daily Telegraph

“surprisingly heartfelt, regularly courageous and consistently funny…brilliant” - The Age

“superbly crass, irreverent, smart, manic, soulful and consistently hilarious” - The Sun-Herald

“A sharp and pacy torrent of jokes delivered with a skill that’s worth savouring”- The List, Edinburgh

“Like Adam Hills on speed, Australian comedian Wil Anderson’s new show is brilliant… an hour in his company flies by all too quickly”
The Stage, Edinburgh

“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

“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

“Anderson has a sharp brain, quick tongue and is up there with the best of them”- The Drum

”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 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


Television

2008-NOW ABC TV

The Gruen Transfer (Host)

2011 ABC TV 

The Gruen Planet (Host)

2011 ABC TV Wilosophy
(Stand up Special of DVD Recording)
2011 NZ TV2 Comedy Christmas Cracker Gala
(Stand Up Appearance)
2011 NZ TV3 Seven Days (regular panellist)
2011 NZ TV3 New Zealand Comedy Festival Gala
(Stand Up Appearance)
2011 Network TEN Good News Week
(Regular Panellist)
2011 E! Netwok Chelsea Lately
(Regular Guest)
2011  Network TEN Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala
(Stand Up Appearance)
2011 Channel 31 Studio A live (guest)
2010  ABC TV

The Gruen Nation (Host)

2010 E! Network 

Chelsea Lately (Regular Guest)

2010 Network TEN Good News Week
(Regular Panellist)
2010 NZ TV3 New Zealand Comedy Festival Gala
(Stand Up Appearance)
2010 NZ TV3 Seven Days (Panellist)
2009 Network TEN 7PM Project (Guest host)
2009 NZ TV3 Seven Days (panellist)
2010 Comedy Channel WILOSOPHY
(stand up show special)
2009-10 Network TEN Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala
(Stand Up Appearance x2)
2009 NZ TV3 New Zealand Comedy Festival
Xmas Gala (Stand Up Appearance)
2009  Network TEN 7PM Project (Guest Host)
2009 NZ TV3  Seven Days (Panellist)
2009 Comedy Channel WILOSOPHY
(stand up show special)
2009 Network TEN ROVE (guest)
2009 E! Network Chelsea Lately (guest)
2009 Network TEN Talkin’ Bout Your Generation (contestant)
2009 Nine Network 2009 Logie Awards
(Presenter)
2009 ABC-TV RAW Comedy Finals (Host)
2008 – NOW ABC-TV The Gruen Transfer (Host)
2009 Network TEN

Good News Week (Panellist)

2008 Network TEN

Good News Week (Panellist)

2007-08 Network TEN Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala
(Stand Up Appearance)
2007 Network TEN ROVE
(Stand Up spot)
2007 ABC-TV The Sideshow
(Stand Up spot)
2001-06
ABC-TV
The Glass House
(Host)
2006 ABC-TV
Head to Head
Celebrity Episode (Panellist)
2006 Network TEN Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala (Stand Up Appearance)
2006 Network TEN Just For Laughs
(host)
2006 Network TEN Rove Live
(Stand Up spot)
2005 Network TEN Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala (Stand Up Appearance)
2005 Network TEN The 2005 International Comedy Festival. Just For Laughs (Host)
2004
Network TEN
Just For Laughs Comedy Festival (Host)
2004
Network TEN
Melbourne Comed Festival Gala (Stand Up Appearance)
2003
Nine Network
World Comedy Tour
(Stand Up Appearance) also for Pay-TV in USA, UK and Canada
2003
Network TEN
Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala (Stand Up Appearance)
2002
Network TEN
Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala (Host)
2002 ABC-TV
Raw Comedy Final (Host with Corinne Grant & Dave Hughes)
2000-03 ABC-TV
The Fat (Regular Panellist)
1998-01 Nine/Network TEN
Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala (Stand Up Appearance x 4)
1999 Nine Network

Channel 7

ABC-TV
Super Debates

World Cup Comedy

Standing Up
(Stand Up Appearance)
1997 thecomedychannel
Mouthing Off
(Panellist Several Appearances)
1997-00 ABC-TV/Network TEN
Good News Week
(Regular Panellist)

**Wil has also appeared on programs such as Rove [Live], IMT and Hey, Hey It’s Saturday.


Radio

2011 Radio Q Qantas National Inflight radio Smile High Club (Guest host)
2007 - 08 Triple M National Drive Show “Wil and Lehmo” (Host)
2000-04
Triple J
Triple J Breakfast
(Host with Adam Spencer)
1999
Triple J
Triple J Breakfast
(Weekly Guest and Occasional Co-host with Adam Spencer)
** Wil has also made various publicity appearances on a variety of radio networks.

Live Shows

2012   Wilarious
Adelaide Fringe Festival, Brisbane Comedy Festival, Melbourne International Comedy Festival
2011   Man Vs Wil
Adelaide Fringe, Brisbane Comedy Festival, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, New Zealand Comedy Festival (Auckland and Wellington), Sydney Comedy Store (8 week season) Perth, Astor Theatre.
Regional: Rockhampton, Townsville, Newcastle, Gold Coast, Darwin, Bathurst, Canberra, Nowra, Castlemaine, Sale.
2010

Wilful Misconduct
Adelaide Fringe, Brisbane Comedy Festival, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, New Zealand Comedy Festival, Sydney Comedy Festival and Octagon Theatre Perth, Sydney Comedy Store (return sell out season), Brisbane Sit Down Comedy Club (return season)

2009

Wilosophy
National Tour as well as Adelaide Fringe Festival, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, NZ Comedy festival, Sydney Opera House,  Edinburgh Fringe Festival

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

2011 Just for Laughs Gala – Sydney Opera house (only local act on bill)
2011 Largo at the Coronet, Los Angeles – solo show
2011 Cats Laugh Festival, Kilkenny Ireland
2011 E4 Udderbelly Festival – Southbank, London – solo show
2011 In Conversation with Alan Ball – Sydney Opera House (interviewer)
2010 & 2011 Splendour in the Grass – Forum Host
2010 & 2011 NZ Comedy Festival Gala
2010 Campbelltown Arts Centre Comedy @ C’town
2010 In Conversation with Joss Whedon – Sydney Opera House (interviewer)
2009 NZ Comedy Festival Christmas Gala
2009 Wil Anderson Live - In Stitches – Qld Performing Arts Centre
2007 Laugh Out Loud – Sydney Writer’s Festival
2004, 2005 -2006 + 2009 Just For Laughs - Montreal
2003 + 2005 Hobart 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

2011 GQ Magazine Australia – regular contributor
2009 Friendly Fire – A collection of Columns published by Random House
2008 - 09

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)

Corporate

Various clients including Adelaide Film Festival, AdShel, BT, British Airways. L’oreal, Microsoft, Chrysler, Holden, ING Direct, the Institute of Public Administration Australia, Hanimex, Mobil, NAB, Mortgage Industry Australia, Suncorp-Metway, Sydney Airport Corporation, Sydney Morning Herald, Sydney Swans, Toyota & Whybin Lawrence Advertising.

Recordings

2009 Wilosophy DVD released through Universal
2009 The Gruen Transfer: Season 2 DVD released through ABC Enterprises
2008 The Gruen Transfer: Season 1 DVD released through ABC Enterprises
2007 MICF: Best of Gala DVD Collection
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

Podcast

2010 TOFOP (thirty odd foot of pod) hosted by Wil Anderson and
Charlie Clausen
2011 WTF (Marc Maron podcast) Wil Anderson was a guest

Live Theatre

1999/2000 A Midsummer’s Nights Dream(Principle Cast Member)
Royal Botanic Gardens – Melbourne

Awards

2012 Winner of Melbourne International Comedy Festival
- Bulmers People’s Choice Award
2011 Winner of Melbourne International Comedy Festival
- Bulmers People’s Choice Award
2011 Nominee Helpmann Award – Best Comedy Performer
2010 Winner of GQ Man Of The Year “Media Personality”
2010 Winner of Melbourne International Comedy Festival
- Bulmers People’s Choice Award
2010 Winner of Helpmann Award – Best Comedy Performer
2010 Nominee for Melbourne International Comedy Festival Barry Award
2010 2009 TV Week Logie Awards - Nominated for Gold Logie
2008

Winner GQ Man Of The Year “Comedic Talent”

2008 Nominee GQ Man Of The Year “Radio Presenter”
2008 Nominee GQ Man Of The Year “TV Presenter”
2008 Nominee Australian Commercial Radio Awards “Best New Talent”
2008  Nominee Australian Commercial Radio Awards “Best Sketch”
2008  Nominee, The Gruen Transfer, “Best Light Entertainment Series”
2007 Nominee GQ Man Of The Year “Radio Presenter”
2007 Nominee GQ Man Of The Year “Comedic Talent”
2007 Nominee Logie Award, The Glass House, “Most Outstanding Comedy Program”
2007 Nominee Logie Award. “Most Popoular TV Presenter”
2006 Nominee AFI Awards, The Glass House, “Best Light
Entertainment Series”
2006 Nominee Logie Award, The Glass House, “Most
Outstanding Comedy Program”
2006 Nominee Logie Award, The Glass House, “Most Popular
Light Entertainment Program”
2005 Winner AFI Awards, The Glass House, “Best Light
Entertainment Series”
2004 Nominee AFI Awards, The Glass House, “Best Light
Entertainment Series”
1999 Nominee Perrier Award, Edinburgh Fringe, “Best Newcomer”

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Last Updated: January 2012




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