Comedian & Broadcaster

Host and presenter of the ABC’s advertising show The Gruen Transfer, and host of award winning The Glass House, Wil Anderson’s comedic success and popularity are barely rivalled. He exhibits his talents in radio, stand-up comedy and television hosting, in addition to a published book and theatre appearances. Nothing is sacred in a Wil Anderson routine; the speed and imagination of his delivery sweeps audiences into fits of laughter. 

Wil Anderson hung up the headphones at the end of 2004 and hit the road in a big way in 2005. After five years on Triple J breakfast Wil decided to see what it felt like to not get up before the birds.

He didn't leave all of his media commitments behind. He continued to host the popular The Glass House with Dave Hughes and Corinne Grant on ABC-TV, until the end of 2006. He continues to write a weekly column for The Sunday Magazine, the most widely read magazine in the country, and is again on air co-hosting a afternoon drive program for the Triple M Radio Network.

But the focus for 2005 was stand-up, undertaking the year's biggest stand-up tour playing theatres in 29 towns and cities across a five month period. A similarly huge tour was the focus 2006. Wil's 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.

In 2008, Wil was asked to host a new program on the ABC called The Gruen Transfer. Now In it’s second season, the show is going very well.

Presentation Topics Include

• Comedic performance

Testimonials

…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

“Anderson is, without doubt, one of the nation’s finest comedic talents" 
Adelaide Advertiser

“Anderson is among the funniest comedians we have... Anderson's mind is like a grand prix car, travelling at marvellous speed...Very funny" 
Sydney Morning Herald