Matthew Highton
- Actor, writer, director, producer, editor, stand-up comedian and animator
Press clippings
Luminaries of Lockdown: part three
Our final collection of those who helped us laugh through the pandemic.
Chortle, 31st March 2021More names announced for Wells Comedy Festival
The Wells Comedy Festival in Somerset - now in its sixth year - returns this May and another 13 shows are now on sale, bringing the total up to 58.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 22nd February 2020Comedy Canteen review
Sometimes it seems you can't turn on TV without catching a cooking programme or open a newspaper without reading about the latest foodie trend. Yet comedy seems slow to catch on to this national obsession - an oversight that Comedy Canteen aims to address. Even if the culinary content is dubious, it deserves a Michelin star for silliness.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 28th October 2019What are you going to do once the Fringe is over?
Now it's time to curl up and cry.
Chortle, 25th August 2018Who would be your perfect double act partner?
Chortle, 24th August 2018What inspired you to get into comedy?
Chortle, 23rd August 2018Who have the Edinburgh Comedy Awards panel overlooked?
This question was asked before today's shortlists came out...
Chortle, 22nd August 2018Matthew Highton recalls his most memorable gigs
'There was a whole section just throwing dolls around to Bowie's Magic Dance'
Matthew Highton, Chortle, 13th August 2018What will you do on your day off?
'I'm going to take a long hard look at myself'
Chortle, 12th August 2018What is the worst review you have ever had?
'This isn't comedy, this is a cry for help'
Chortle, 9th August 2018