~ Matt Price ~
"This is a master storyteller at the height of his powers who entrances and doesn't release you until the hour is up"
- Broadway Baby
Photo credit: Steve Ullathorne
Biography:
Matt Price is known for having some of the most extraordinary and outrageous stories drawn from the wilder side of life. Yet this self effacing Cornish born comic brings real warmth and heart to his tales - as well as finding some audacious laughs in the most unexpected places.
His easy going charm has made him a favourite on the UK and International circuit and whether he is performing a set or compere, he has the skill to win over even the toughest audiences.
Despite the occasional misadventure on his travels Price continues to work internationally and has worked in Eastern and Central Europe, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, South East Asia, Turkey, Australia and Scandinavia.
He is a very skilled act, in demand at comedy clubs - and his versatility has made him the choice as a tour support for acts such as Russell Kane, Stephen K Amos and Norman Lovett.
His critically acclaimed solo shows at the Edinburgh Festival have see Matt weaving his own amazing true tales into astonishing and very funny hour long shows :-
- "The Boy with Cake on his Face" - was a show about trying to do the right thing but failing and was very popular.
- "The Maryhill Dinosaur" - was ostensibly about a mentally ill man who believed he was a dinosaur - but built into a moving and heartfelt story about what it takes to be a man - and why sometimes a lack of confidence can be an advantage in life.
- "Turkeygate" - recounted the true tale of a disastrous international booking - which ended with Price and a fellow comic in a hilarious but terrifying keystone cops type chase with international gangsters.
This year he will be at the Festival performing his show "The Weed Fairy" (see poster below)
Matt Price is known for having some of the most extraordinary and outrageous stories drawn from the wilder side of life. Yet this self effacing Cornish born comic brings real warmth and heart to his tales - as well as finding some audacious laughs in the most unexpected places.
His easy going charm has made him a favourite on the UK and International circuit and whether he is performing a set or compere, he has the skill to win over even the toughest audiences.
Despite the occasional misadventure on his travels Price continues to work internationally and has worked in Eastern and Central Europe, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, South East Asia, Turkey, Australia and Scandinavia.
He is a very skilled act, in demand at comedy clubs - and his versatility has made him the choice as a tour support for acts such as Russell Kane, Stephen K Amos and Norman Lovett.
His critically acclaimed solo shows at the Edinburgh Festival have see Matt weaving his own amazing true tales into astonishing and very funny hour long shows :-
- "The Boy with Cake on his Face" - was a show about trying to do the right thing but failing and was very popular.
- "The Maryhill Dinosaur" - was ostensibly about a mentally ill man who believed he was a dinosaur - but built into a moving and heartfelt story about what it takes to be a man - and why sometimes a lack of confidence can be an advantage in life.
- "Turkeygate" - recounted the true tale of a disastrous international booking - which ended with Price and a fellow comic in a hilarious but terrifying keystone cops type chase with international gangsters.
This year he will be at the Festival performing his show "The Weed Fairy" (see poster below)
Testimonials:
"Price is a terrific comedian and wonderful storyteller" - Kate Copstick, The Scotsman
"It was an extraordinary feat of professionalism intermingling the scripted show, drunk-wrangling, physical improvisation, ad-libbing and street psychology"..... "Brilliant" - John Fleming
"A guy spinning some yarns, extraordinary in their telling" - Steve Bennett, Chortle
"Arguably one of the best storytellers on the circuit" - Artshub, Australia
"Matt ripped the roof off! People loved him, I can only give really good feedback. A real gentleman, nice bloke - GREAT comedian" - Stand Up Antwerp
"The audience really loved him. There were times when they collapsed on the floor laughing....and this happened over and over again. He chats with the audience, does improvisation and has honed his gags to perfection" - Cheeky Monkey Club
"The jewel in the crown of the evening was headline act Matt Price. A touching – indeed almost emotive – amount of Price's soul seems to have gone into composing this set. It was straight from the heart – filled with bonhomie, an almost unnoticeable wanderlust and extraordinary candidness, but at the same time underscored by a truly incisive comic brain." - South Wales Echo
"Masterful" - Phnom Phen Post, Cambodia
"You must pass on our thanks to Matt, he was great. He really understood the tone of the piece and the crew really enjoyed working with him" - Maverick TV
"It was an extraordinary feat of professionalism intermingling the scripted show, drunk-wrangling, physical improvisation, ad-libbing and street psychology"..... "Brilliant" - John Fleming
"A guy spinning some yarns, extraordinary in their telling" - Steve Bennett, Chortle
"Arguably one of the best storytellers on the circuit" - Artshub, Australia
"Matt ripped the roof off! People loved him, I can only give really good feedback. A real gentleman, nice bloke - GREAT comedian" - Stand Up Antwerp
"The audience really loved him. There were times when they collapsed on the floor laughing....and this happened over and over again. He chats with the audience, does improvisation and has honed his gags to perfection" - Cheeky Monkey Club
"The jewel in the crown of the evening was headline act Matt Price. A touching – indeed almost emotive – amount of Price's soul seems to have gone into composing this set. It was straight from the heart – filled with bonhomie, an almost unnoticeable wanderlust and extraordinary candidness, but at the same time underscored by a truly incisive comic brain." - South Wales Echo
"Masterful" - Phnom Phen Post, Cambodia
"You must pass on our thanks to Matt, he was great. He really understood the tone of the piece and the crew really enjoyed working with him" - Maverick TV
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