Matt Rees is a Welsh comedian[1] from Maesteg, Wales.[citation needed]

Rees is a Chortle Awards nominee.[2]

He has supported Elis James.[citation needed] He performed as part of the Pleasance Reserve at Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2012.

He has been nominated for and won numerous awards including Welsh Unsigned Stand-up Award, Loaded Laftas New Act of the Year, Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year.[3]

He cites Sean Lock, Jack Dee and Dara Ó Briain amongst his influences.[4]

References

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  1. ^ South Wales Echo "Matt Rees is the Welsh Comedian Who Can't Stop Winning" 21 December 2012.
  2. ^ Chortle "Chortle Page, Matt Rees" 2012.
  3. ^ This is Leicestershire "Leicester Comedy Festival, Matt takes Top Prize" 20 February 2012.
  4. ^ London Is Funny "The Spotlight on... Matt Rees" Archived 2012-04-26 at the Wayback Machine 19 April 2012.