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Matt Richardson
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Comedy
Bring high-energy humour and sharp wit to your event with Matt Richardson, stand-up comedian and television and podcast host. A Chortle Award finalist, Matt has sold out tours across the UK.
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Matt Richardson is a stand-up comedian, television and radio presenter, and event host, recognised for his fast-paced humour, confident stage presence, and wide-ranging career across live comedy, broadcasting, and entertainment.
Matt began performing stand-up at just eighteen, quickly becoming one of the youngest comedians to reach the finals of the So You Think You're Funny and Chortle Student Comedy Award competitions. He went on to co-host The Xtra Factor alongside Caroline Flack and Celebrity Haunted Hotel Live! with Christine Lampard, becoming a regular on Celebrity Juice and Never Mind The Buzzcocks.
Matt's command of the stage carries into event hosting, where years fronting Virgin Radio's drive-time show and co-hosting live entertainment formats have sharpened his instinct for pace, timing, and keeping a room on side. That same instinct makes him a sharp discussion and debate moderator, equally comfortable steering a panel, keeping contributors focused, and drawing out a clear answer under time pressure. Matt has toured nationally with his shows Hometown Hero, Slash, and Brash, drawing five-star reviews on the Edinburgh Fringe. He brings the same energy and reliability to corporate nights, awards ceremonies, and after-dinner slots.
Audiences enjoy a blend of quick-witted observations, personal stories, audience interaction, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from television, radio, and touring. His experience interviewing celebrities, hosting live broadcasts, and performing across the UK means every appearance feels conversational, spontaneous, and tailored to the occasion without losing the pace and warmth that define his comedy.
Book Matt Richardson for fast-paced, high-energy comedy and confident hosting that keeps any room entertained from start to finish.
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Email matt.richardson@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Matt's availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
Personable, friendly comedian who engages audiences and chats with attendees; delivers enjoyable, well‑received comedy, though his set can be slightly brief.
Matt Richardson specialises in stand-up comedy, event-hosting, after-dinner entertainment and more.
No. PepTalk adds no booking fee, so you pay the speaker's fee and nothing beyond it. The service, from shortlist through to contracts and event-day logistics, is included. For repeat or multi-event bookings, PepTalk can agree preferential rates with your procurement team.
Share your event date, audience, format, objectives and budget, and PepTalk sends a hand-picked shortlist within 24 hours. Each suggestion comes with a profile, a fee and a recommendation on the strongest fit. Once you choose, PepTalk handles contracts, travel and logistics through to event day.
The typical fee range is the speaker's standard in-person fee in their home market, shown in their local currency. It moves with format, location, date and session length: virtual sessions and shorter slots usually cost less, while international travel and peak dates cost more. Send your brief to PepTalk and the team will confirm the exact fee in your currency.
Not all of them, and it makes no difference to your booking. PepTalk's network of 15,000+ speakers covers talent the team works with directly alongside speakers represented by agents and agencies worldwide. PepTalk approaches the speaker, negotiates the fee and handles contracting either way.
Three to six months ahead is comfortable for most events, and 12 months is better for large conferences, peak-season dates or one specific in-demand speaker. Shorter timelines are workable, and PepTalk regularly fills last-minute and replacement bookings within days. Availability is the constraint, so get in touch as soon as you have a date.
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