Amy Matthews
- Actor, writer, comedian, stand-up comedian and academic
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- AKA
- Amy Frances-Matthews
Biography
One of the fastest rising stand up comedians in the UK, with her first year in comedy seeing a television appearance and a compering residency, Essex born Amy Matthews blends observational routines with offbeat whimsy, resigning to the absurdity of modern life.
As seen in BAFTA Award-winning Scot Squad, Channel 4 Sparks and Breaking the News.
'Incredible wit and writing; a punch-in-the-air essential new voice in stand up' - Monkey Barrel Comedy
'Blimey, she's got good quick... extremely accomplished' - Fringe Monkey (EdFringe Comedy Award Panelist)
'Her star feels very much in the ascendant' - The Wee Review
'A hugely likeable and natural performer' - The Wee Review
'A bright career surely beckons for her' - Chris Aitkin, Short Com
'One to watch' - The List
Awards
- BBC New Comedy Award 2018
- Main Prize: Heat one