Michael Veitch

Talented Performer, Comedian, Broadcaster & Writer

Michael Veitch is a talented and experienced performer, comedian, broadcaster and writer. Best known amongst Australian audiences as ’Wayne' the QANTAS Airline Steward in the highly successful Fast Forward series, he has also starred in legendary comedies including D-Generation, Full Frontal and more recently the international comedy drama Shock Jock.

Michael Veitch has written as theatre and literary critic for The Age, Australian and Herald Sun Newspapers as well as Australian Book Review Magazine. He has spent several years on radio, both commercial and ABC, including a long stint on Jon Faine’s Conversation Hour.

More recently, Michael Veitch turned his attention to serious writing, authoring two books, Flak and Fly, about men who flew in the Second World War.

Michael Veitch has performed at the highest level on stage working for the Melbourne Theatre Company, as well as in film starring opposite Anthony LaPaglia in David Williamson’s Brilliant Lies.

Michael Veitch has an extremely good grasp of current affairs, politics and history. He is also passionate about all aspects of the arts, in particular, Classical music.

In addition to his specialised historic knowledge of World War II Aircrafts, Michael Veitch has an impressively broad knowledge over a range of topics, which he currently displays as a regular guest presenter and interviewer on ABC morning radio.

Michael is currently the host of ABC TV’s Sunday Arts program and a regular contributor to the Melbourne Age.

Incredible intelligence, a dynamic personality and comedic wit, coupled with acting, writing and journalistic skills ensure Michael Veitch is much sought after for corporate events as either MC, a special ‘in character' guest or after dinner speaker.