Matt Rees (comedian)
| Matt Rees | |
|---|---|
| Born | Maesteg, Wales |
Matt Rees is an award-winning,[1] up and coming Welsh comedian.
Rees is a Chortle Awards nominee[2] and is making his name on the comedy circuit having recently supported Elis James. He performed as part of the Pleasance Reserve at Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year (2012).
He has been nominated for and won numerous awards including Welsh Unsigned Stand-up Award, Loaded Laftas New Act of the Year, Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year[3] and Chortle Best Newcomer.
He cites Sean Lock, Jack Dee and Dara Ó Briain amongst his influences.[4]
References
- ↑ South Wales Echo "Matt Rees is the Welsh Comedian Who Can't Stop Winning" 21 December 2012.
- ↑ Chortle "Chortle Page, Matt Rees" 2012.
- ↑ This is Leicestershire "Leicester Comedy Festival, Matt takes Top Prize" 20 February 2012.
- ↑ London Is Funny "The Spotlight on... Matt Rees" 19 April 2012.