Tom Sainsbury began his career in theatre, writing and producing many original plays before expanding into screen and audio storytelling. He has written scripts for television series including Wellington Paranormal and Spinal Destination, and created the award-winning true-crime parody podcast Small Town Scandal, which won Best Comedy Podcast and Best Podcast at the NZ Radio and Podcast Awards, and has since been adapted for the screen. Tom has also collaborated regularly with Chris Parker on the stage productions The Opening Night Before Christmas and Camping. Beyond the stage and screen, he has been creating and sharing short-form comedy content online since 2016, building a dedicated audience for his distinctive brand of humour.