Amy Matthews. Amy Matthews
Amy Matthews

Amy Matthews

  • English
  • Actor, writer, comedian, stand-up comedian and academic

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Komedia Comedy Club review

Reviews of Matt Richardson, Paul F Taylor, Amy Matthews and Lloyd Griffith.

Johanna Makelainen, Broadway Baby, 15th May 2023

'It's tougher than ever to be a comedian'

Even for comedians, the cost of living crisis is no laughing matter. Soaring travel costs, unaffordable accommodation, stagnant fees and cash-strapped audiences have made it harder than ever to make a living on stage, BBC Scotland has been told.

Angus Cochrane, BBC, 29th March 2023

Scottish Comedy Highlights: March 2023

The biggie this month is Glasgow International Comedy Festival, but there's plenty of laughs to be had even before the festival starts.

Polly Glynn, The Skinny, 1st March 2023

Monkey Barrel Comedy: 'a comedian's comedians club'

With established names and experimental acts, plus plenty of atmosphere and a dash of anarchy, Jay Richardson explains why he'll be spending much of his Fringe with the upstart primate.

Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 3rd August 2022

Debutante's ball: Edinburgh Fringe Debuts

New comedy? One ticket please! Here's our top picks from the hunners of acts making their debuts at Edinburgh Fringe 2022.

Polly Glynn, The Skinny, 2nd August 2022

What's On - August Comedy Roundup

With the Fringe back in full swing, here are some of the best debut acts coming to Edinburgh this August - As well as some funny freebies and returning legends.

Polly Glynn, The Skinny, 29th July 2022

How the devil are you, Amy Matthews?

We're back baby! Oh we have missed asking our favourite comedians our burning questions! Kicking off our 2022 questions is Amy Matthews.

Punchline UK, 1st July 2022

Monkey Barrel announces its 2022 Edinburgh Fringe programme

This year will be the venue's biggest festival yet, with more than 70 acts across eight rooms, including former free venues The Hive and Carnivore coming into the fold.

Chortle, 18th March 2022

The Hot 100 2019: comedy

Susie McCabe, Limmy and Gary Meikle are among our favourite cultural contributors this year.

Craig Angus, Brian Donaldson, Sofia Matias and Murray Robertson, The List, 1st November 2019

Vlad's tips: Fringe faces of the future

We''e now approaching the end of Week Two of the Edinburgh Fringe, the world's largest arts festival and Scotland's biggest traffic jam.

Terry Murden, Daily Business Group, 14th August 2019

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