Matt Rees (Leicester Mercury New Comedian Award 2012)

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.

The young rising star 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