WENDY LITTLE

A brilliant musical comedienne, stand-up, writer and actor, Wendy’s penchant for funny songs, most likely stems from her parents. They performed in Gilbert and Sullivan productions and left six-month old Wendy backstage in a wicker bassinet. She was either destined to be a musical comic or the very model of a modern major general. Wendy is a regular performer on the Melbourne stand-up comedy circuit and has performed at comedy venues in Adelaide, Sydney and Edinburgh.

Wendy is the founding member of musical comedy trio The Sheryls - rock queens who were infamous for their irreverent mix of live songs and sketches, dazzling audiences in festivals round the world from 1998-2003. A personal highlight for Wendy whilst ‘sheryling’ was covering an entire 8 tonne truck in flannelette and making flannelette ballgowns and platform moccasins for The Sheryls 2001 Mardi Gras float. Wendy has produced, performed and written shows for twelve Melbourne International Comedy Festivals, including her solo shows “Kill Bob Vol. 13” (2004) and “Limited Sedition” (2006) and most recently as a cast member in “Parental as Anything” (2007).

Wendy has also produced, performed and written comedy shows for the Melbourne Fringe Festival, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Adelaide Fringe Festival. Wendy’s next solo show “Helmet Hair” will premiere at the North Melbourne Town Hall as part of the 2007 Melbourne Fringe Festival. Wendy has been seen on the telly The Great Debate (TEN), Upfront 8 (ABC), Standing Up (ABC), Comedy Channel, Channel 31 (The Loft, Squeal, Raucous, Champagne Comedy, Hellbent, The Comic Box, The Foosy Show), Glued to the Telly (ABC), The Footy Show (9) and heard on the radio (Triple J, 3RRR, 3PBS, 3AK, Southern FM).

“Wendy Little was superb, so fast, clever, funny, understandable, relevant and contemporarily wicked.” The Age

“Wendy Little is a charismatic mix of Rik Mayall, Siousie Sioux and Jeannie Little and steals the show with her awesome presence.” Beat Magazine

“Wicked songs with charming dagginess.” The Age

“ Wacky comedy reminiscent of that hilarious English all girl trio, Smack The Pony. “ Inpress Magazine

“The ingredients for a good comedy experience.” Melbourne Times

“Like the Doug Anthony All-Stars with a sex change, The Sheryls’ strength lay in their songs.” The Age

“Infectious. You can’t help but laugh.” Adelaide Advertiser

LIVE SHOWS

2007 “Helmet Hair” Melbourne Fringe Festival

2007 "The Adventures of Tinker Taroona", El Dantes Minnie Fiesta

2007 "Parental as Anything" Melbourne International Comedy Festival

2006 "Short & Sweet" Festival, Vic Arts Centre

2006 "Limited Sedition" Melbourne International Comedy Festival

2005 "Politically Correct" Melbourne Fringe Festival

2004 "Wendy Little in Kill Bob Vol. 13" Melbourne International Comedy Festival

2003 "The Sheryls in This Is Vinyl Tap" Melbourne International Comedy Festival

2002 "The Sheryls in Maiden Australia" Melbourne International Comedy Festival

2002 "The Sheryls on Ice" Adelaide Fringe Festival

2001 "Full Metal Yashmak" Melbourne Fringe Festival

2001 "The Sheryls on Ice" Melbourne International Comedy Festival

2000 "Blue Velour" Melbourne Frin