Biography
Multi-award-winning Welsh comedian Matt Rees has generated a huge buzz on the circuit over the past year with his unique brand of well-crafted gags and acerbic delivery, earning him high praise from audiences and critics alike.
He has won a whole host of awards including Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2012, Welsh Unsigned Stand-Up Award 2011, Loaded Laftas New Act Award 2011 and the Leicester Square Theatre New Act of the Year Award 2011 as well as being nominated for Chortle Best Newcomer 2012.
“a properly original comedy mind” Guardian
“Comedians to watch 2012” Times
“A gem in the form of a laconic youngster with an instinctive comedic talent” Metro
“The boy is good… Damn good” The Glee Club
“His deadpan and instinctive delivery underlines his natural flair” South Wales Echo
“Matt’s writing was a stand out. Apparently casual asides spin out into fresh routines” Steve Bennett chortle.co.uk
“The timed patience of a professional” The Stage
“A joke writing mutant. The Professor Xavier of comedy” Cardiff Comedy Festival
About Top Secret Comedy Club:
Top Secret Comedy Club London is the best rated club to see live stand-up comedy in London. Top Secret Comedy has two venues right in the heart of the West End between Covent Garden, Leicester Square and Soho. The rooms are intimate, with exciting line ups, and a focus on sharp, no-nonsense comedy. It has become a go-to spot for audiences who want proper live stand-up at incredible value.
The club regularly features top comedians from the UK and international circuit. Their regular performers also appear at established London venues such as The Comedy Store & 99 Club. Shows run every night of the week, with a reputation for strong bills, late-night energy, and frequent surprise celebrity appearances.