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Amy Matthews

Amy’s intelligent, distinctive and warm stand up has earned her a glittering arrival on the comedy scene.

Lily Allen meets Kate McKinnon (Broadway World) in comedic force, as Amy weaves in and out of wry despair and whimsical imagination.
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Lily Allen meets Kate McKinnon (Broadway World) in comedic force, as Amy weaves in and out of wry despair and whimsical imagination.

As seen/heard on:

  • The BAFTA-award-winning Scot Squad, Radio 4, BBC Radio Scotland, 5 Live.
  • Writer on Have I Got News for You
  • Performing at comedy clubs all over the UK & Ireland.
  • Tour support for Rachel Fairburn, Alfie Brown & Jess Fostekew.
  • Winner of Best Newcomer at the Scottish Comedy Awards 2019.
Drily funny and giddily quirky.
The Scotsman
Her star feels very much in the ascendant […] a hugely likeable and natural performer.
The Wee Review
The stage presence of a veteran. She’s in complete control of the room the minute she is on the stage.
Broadway World
Hilarious and Relatable in equal measure.
The Skinny
Thoughtful and warm-hearted.
Chortle
You'd think she'd been doing this for years... outstanding.
Broadway Baby
Incredible wit and writing; a punch-in-the-air essential new voice in stand up.
Monkey Barrel Comedy
Going places.
Edinburgh Evening News
Blimey, she's got good quick... extremely accomplished.
Fringe Monkey (Edinburgh Comedy Award Panellist)

Television

Comedy Central Live
Performer
Comedy Central UK2024
Have I Got News For You
Writer
BBC One2022
Edinburgh Unlocked
Herself
BBC Scotland 2022
Scot Squad
Annie McInnes
BBC Scotland2021 — 2022
Sparks
Herself
Channel 4 / Blink Industries2020
Socially Distant with Susan Calma
Herself
BBC Scotland2020
Comedy Underground
Stand-up
BBC Scotland2019
Breaking the News
Herself / Guest panellist
BBC Scotland / BBC Radio Scotland 2019

Theatre and Live Performance

Commute With The Foxes
Perfromer
Edinburgh Fringe Show2024
Machnynlleth Comedy Festival 2022
Herself
2022
Moreover, The Moon
Herself / Performer
Edinburgh Fringe - Monkey Barrel 2022
The Life Aquatic with Amy Matthews
Writer / Performer
Edinburgh Fringe / Monkey Barrel Comedy2019

Awards

The List's HOT 100 (top 10 comedians)
Nominee
2019
Best Newcomer (Scottish Comedy Awards)
Winner
2019
So You Think You’re Funny?
Semi-Finalist
2018

Radio

The Afternoon Show
Herself/Guest
BBC Radio Scotland2022
Breaking the News
Lead Writer
BBC Radio Scotland 2022
Fred at The Stand
Stand Up / Herself
2021
Breaking the News
Guest Panelist
BBC Scotland / BBC Sounds2020 — 2022

Podcast and Online Content

Snookered
Self
BBC Sounds2023

News

PBJ Clears Up in The Top 50 Ranked Shows of 2023 by Mark Muldoon

1st January 2024

'Is stand-up in the UK the best it's ever been? Can it similarly be argued that the British stand-up scene is the best in the world? Could it be possible that right here right now is the best stand-up comedy has ever been

PBJ Management Christmas Showcase - 1st December 2021

19th November 2021

PBJ Management are proud to present our showcase this December