Wil Anderson - Wilosophy

Wil Anderson is a rare comedy gem in the Underbelly’s crown. Since his 1999 nomination for a “Best Newcomer” Perrier Award, each show has been meticulously crafted to reflect his own views and theories about the world that lies at his feet, whilst always including the incredible wit and comic timing that is his signature.
There is something magical about the way that Anderson can join topics such as gay marriage, intellectual design, the financial crisis and foreplay into one seamless and impressively intelligent comedy show. The audience laps up every word as Wil reflects on his own life experience and beliefs in the wonderful show that is, Wilosophy.
He delves into the complexities of religion, the seriousness of childhood obesity and the manipulative use of language to blur the true meaning of any statement. A seemingly jovial (and slightly devilish) audience poll about opinions on foreplay suddenly becomes an exceptionally hilarious example of how a single word can instantly change your opinion on the subject.
This is a comedian who makes you think. He challenges you to consider not just that the grass may be greener on the other side, but why it is greener. Within the same breath he will provide you with exact statistics and facts on some very serious political issues, and effortlessly top it off with a deliciously immature observation that, frankly, makes you pee yourself.
Wil Anderson’s comedy has matured nicely, like a good wine. He might have inadvertently become the philosophical hippy that he denies so fervently, but he certainly is the funniest thing since sliced bread.

4/5

Sydney Arber