Neptune Widlend
Performance Artist
Starting out as an alternative comedian in 2011 at age 19, Neptune Widlend (prev. Henriksen) has performed everywhere from cupboards in Edinburgh, to the University of Washington, to the iconic Sydney Opera House.
Neptune now utilises his 15 years of experience to create artistically rich and deeply honest works, focusing on sexuality, masculinity, psychology, and trauma recovery.
Recent works include 2026's ‘Neptune Henriksen - With Legs Wide Open’, a stripped down solo comedy fluxus work, exploring his journey of somatic therapy using medicinal cannabis and casual sex, and the upcoming memoir 'I Lost My Phone'.
And in 2027, Neptune brings two works to the Fringe Circuit: Sex Questions Welcome, a shame-free sex ed event, and Tarot Interviews Andy, a transgender, autistic, second-chance romance.
He is also a current cast member of Karma Dance’s ‘Temple of Desire’, a dance work based in classical Indian dance form of Bharatanātyam, exploring divinity and sexuality.
Critical Acclaim
★★★★★ Hamilton Reviews Theatre [UK], A Robot In Human Skin, 2018
★★★★★ TheatreReviews.co.uk [UK], A Robot In Human Skin, 2018
“I recommend [the show] to those who want a good laugh and those who wish to know that they’re not alone.”
★★★★★ Voice Magazine [UK], A Robot In Human Skin, 2017
“A perfectly pitched hour”
★★★★★ The Scotsman [UK], Makin’ It Rain, 2016
“A thoughtfully created piece which is truly relevant, as well as funny, Makin’ It Rain is one of the most important hours of this Festival.”
★★★★★ Edinburgh Festivals Magazine [UK], Makin’ It Rain, 2016
“Beyond superb”
★★★★★ TheatreReviews.co.uk [UK], Makin’ It Rain, 2016
Accolades
Best Comedy - Weekly Award, Adelaide Fringe [Aus] (Winner, As Director), 2023
Critics Choice - Weekly Award, Fringe World [Aus] (Winner, As Director), 2023
Best Comedy - Weekly Award, Fringe World [Aus] (Winner, As Director), 2023
Best Emerging Writer, Melbourne Fringe [Aus] (Winner, As Director), 2022
QLD Touring Award, Melbourne Fringe [Aus] (Winner, As Director), 2022
Best Comedy, Melbourne Fringe [Aus] (Nominee, As Director), 2022
Best Comedy, Sydney Fringe [Aus] (Nominee, As Director), 2022
Performer of The Year, Sexual Freedom Awards [UK] (Nominee), 2017
Dayton Arms Eddies, Edinburgh Fringe [UK] (Nominee), 2017 (A Robot In Human Skin)
Stripper of The Year,Sexual Freedom Awards [UK] (Nominee), 2016 (Makin' It Rain)
Best Theatre, Fringe World [Aus] (Nominee), 2016 (Makin' It Rain)
Best Comedy, Fringe World [Aus] (Nominee), 2015 (Honeycomb Badgers On Acid)
Solo Live Shows
Sex Questions Welcome, Interactive (in development, 2026 - )
With Legs Wide Open, Comedy, Experimental (2026) [Aus]
Being A Woman For Money, Comedy (2023 - 2025) [Aus]
Card On My Sleeve, Theatre (2018) [Seattle, US only]
A Robot In Human Skin, Theatre (2017 - 2018) [UK, US]
Makin' It Rain, Theatre (2016 - 2018) [Aus, UK, US]
Techno Glitter Penguins, Comedy (2016 - 2017) [Aus, UK]
Honeycomb Badgers on Acid, Comedy (2015) [Aus, UK]
Rainbow Rabbits with Rabies, Comedy (2014) [Aus, UK]
Naked Unicorn Vomit, Comedy (2013) [Aus]
Technicolour Sarcasm, Comedy (2012) [Aus]
Plays
Tarot Interviews Andy (in development, 2027)
[writer, actor, director; Aus]
Long Drive Together (2022 - 2024)
[writer, director, choreographer, performer; Aus]
Live Shows As Director
Michele da Costa: Life Alone (2024 - 2025) [Aus]
Anna Piper Scott: Such An Inspiration (2022 – 2023) [Aus]
Siân Docksey: Interdependent Woman (2018) [UK]
Prose Works
We Used To Hold Hands All The Time (2023) [part of Queer Summer Trilogy]
Under A Summer Sky In January (2023) [part of Queer Summer Trilogy]
Where The Pink Meets The Blue (2022) [part of Queer Summer Trilogy]
Daydreamings: A Collection Of Connections (2020) [flash fiction collection]
Festival Participation
Darwin Fringe Festival (2026)
Adelaide Fringe Festival (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2023^, 2024, 2026)
Mini Bendigo Comedy Festival (2026)
Midsumma Festival [Melbourne] (2024)
Melbourne International Comedy Festival (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2022^, 2023^, 2024)
Perth Comedy Festival (2016, 2024)
Fringe World Festival [Perth] (2014, 2015, 2016, 2023^)
Melbourne Fringe Festival (2014, 2022, 2023^)
Edinburgh Fringe Festival (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018^, 2023^)
Cambridge Fusion Theatre Festival (2018)
VAULT Festival [London] (2018)
Brighton Fringe Festival (2017, 2018)
Glasgow Comedy Festival (2017)
Leicester Comedy Festival (2017)
Sydney Comedy Festival (2016)
Sydney Fringe Festival (2012, 2013)
Newcastle CRACK Theatre Festival (2012, 2013)
^ = as Director only
