Notable Gigs:
Selected notable gigs since Summer 2021:
Closer/Headliner for:
2022 - lol - Science Comedy Night, Malvern.
2022 - A & E Comedy, Ipswich (pro show).
2022 - Picture House, Sheffield.
2022 - Comedy and Cocktails, Leicester.
2022 - Pop up gig, Rutland.
2021 - Barking Toad Comedy Club, Cirencester.
2021 - Shisha and Laughs, Birmingham.
Pro show paid Middles for:
2022 - Comedy Lounge, Hull.
2022 - Teignmouth Comedy Club.
Opened for:
2022 - Rock Central, Nottingham.
2022 - Laffa Cakes, various.
2022 - Stand up for Labour, Derbyshire/Leicestershire.
2022 - Scunthorpe Comedy Club.
2022 - Queer as Joke, Birmingham.
MC'd for:
2022 - RAW Comedy, Evesham.
2022 - Tolpuddle Martyr's Festival Comedy Tent.
2021-2 - Dusty Barrel, Hythe.
2021-2 - Various Pop up gigs.
2021 - NCF, Nottingham.
2021 - The People's Comedy, Bristol
Festivals:
2022 - Talk Nerdy To Me (1 hour show) at Nottingham Comedy Festival.
2022 - Numerous compilation spots at Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
2022 - CISter Act (split bill with Sam Michael) at Leicester Comedy Festival,
Bath Comedy Festival, Chippenham Comedy Festival, Glossop Comedy Festival.
2022 - TribFest.
2021 - Malvern Festival of Innovation.
Reviews:
"Very intelligent with his comedy... a great story teller."
- BBC Radio
"Punchlines you can feel smart for getting."
- Chortle
"A creative masterpiece."
- Late Stage Comedy
"Even the depressed middle-aged men in polo shirts were amused."
- China Business News
"Top compere, so good he don't need the 'h'."
- Simon Munnery
"Jon Matthews is an affable presence at any gig. Intelligent joke writing and a keen eye for marrying up material and audiences on the night, makes him a wonderfully spontaneous act."
- RockCentral Promotions
"The funniest comedian we've had."
- Taking The Mic, Exeter
"A very funny man!"
- Joe Wong (Ellen, Letterman)
"The perfect blend of erudite and silly."
- Glas-Denbury Festival
"Extravagantly bearded, nicely silly."
- Bath Echo
"Jon Matthew’s take on everything from politics to football and society in general is originally, satirically and painfully funny!"
- Chappers Comedy, Swindon
"Jon Matthews is at the forefront of a new generation of smart, alternative comedians with intelligent and witty jokes on a wide array of subjects and a pleasing warmth on stage that leaves the audience believing that he's having as much fun as they are."
- The People's Comedy, Bristol
"Jons hilarious blend of irony, surrealism, self-deprecation and political commentary always make him a real crowd pleaser."
- Chapter 12 Comedy Club, Totnes
"Jon will tickle your funny bone then apologise for doing so."
- Comedy Club China, Beijing
"Hilarious in his physical similarities to Jesus."
- Abdiel Le Roy, Dueling the Dragon
"Good, strong material with some very clever lines!"
- Stand Up For Cider, Taunton
"Entertaining, thought provoking and slightly chaotic."
- Harry Motram, Comedy Blogger
"From topics of politics, sports, religion and current affairs, Jon Matthews is like the UK's funniest pub quiz machine."
- Dirty Doves, Bristol
"The guy sat next to me at the back of the room was crying & gasping for air during the set. Couple of applause breaks & massive laughs. Cracking stuff!"
- Laffa Cakes Comedy, Chesterfield
"Jon is BRILLIANT! His jokes are smart and very funny. His show is cleverly put together. His delivery is absolutely spot on."
- Top Notch Comedy, Chesterfield
TV, Radio and Podcast appearances:
Accolades:
WINNER: Best Show, Late Stage Comedy,
Nottingham Comedy Fest (2022).
Featured in pilot episode of Canadian documentary about stand up
comedy around the world (in Beijing).
Various appearances on BBC Radio Bristol, Bristol Community FM,
Ujima Radio and BBC Radio Derby.
Co-host of CISter Act - a podcast about politics, comedy, the politics of
comedy and the comedy of politics (2022).
Host of Gone Mad - a podcast about political correctness and classic
comedy (2019-2020).
Guest on The Golden Wonder Years (podcast about crisps).
Guest on Comedians Talking About Football.
Guest on Comedians Talking About Horror.
Clips available on request.
About Jon:
Jon Matthews is a cutting and insightful comedian, known for "punchlines you can feel smart for getting" (Chortle). His unique brand of dry, political and nerdy humour combined with a self-deprecating streak are delivered in a warm and crowd-pleasing manner. Tackling subjects as diverse as science, family, politics, religion and class, Jon has generated much mirth wherever he has travelled.
Jon regularly MCs, opens or closes a wide variety of comedy nights, including nerdy and politically themed shows, small-town gigs, pro shows and pop up comedy events. His debut hour show, Talk Nerdy To Me, won a 'best show' award at Nottingham Comedy Festival in November 2022.
Performing since 2014 and previously based in Beijing, Bristol and the East Midlands, Jon now delivers his unique brand of stand up across the South East of England and beyond.