Matthew Ali
- Stand-up comedian
Press clippings
Andrew Fox wins Komedia New Comedy Award 2024
Stand-up comedian Andrew Fox has won the Komedia New Comedy Award competition for 2024.
British Comedy Guide, 16th February 2024Komedia New Comedy Award 2024 review
I'd wager the judges' scores must have been pretty tight at the final of Komedia's New Comedy Award. I know mine were, with little separating a talented bunch, none of whom crashed and burned under the pressure of the occasion.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 16th February 2024Komedia New Comedy Award 2024 review
Comedy competitions can often be long affairs with producers having big line-ups so that all the acts' mates buy tickets and fill the venue. No such problem at Komedia where nine acts, ably compered by Barry Ferns, played to a full room of what seemed like a non-partisan but very up-for-it crowd.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 16th February 2024John Pape wins West End Old New Act of the Year 2023
John Pape has won the inaugural West End Old New Act of the Year competition. The contest, for acts over the age of 35, saw twins Matthew Ali and Chris Ali coming in the runner-up spots.
British Comedy Guide, 14th November 2023Inside London's LGBTQ+ comedy scene
With the city's pop-up scene headed in hugely exciting directions, it feels high time London got a dedicated club for queer comedy.
El Hunt, Evening Standard, 6th June 2023