Born and raised in Blacktown, in the heart of Sydney's West, Wayne showed an interest in theatre at a young age. His year Four teacher would encourage him to write and direct his own short plays, which he'd rehearse during lunch and put on for the class. He was given an "A++" in Drama and was called "The Cecil b DeMille of Year 4". Wayne studied TV Production at Uni, but soon realised that his heart lay in theatre.