Matthew Highton
Matthew Highton’s deep knowledge of gaming, pop culture, and comics make him a natural fit for conventions, brand activations, and family-friendly events.
He regularly hosts ComicCon events across Europe and presents at major conventions including EGX and MCM London ComicCon.
Ideal for gaming, kids, technology, film, and animation events, Matt combines warm audience rapport with specialist subject knowledge to host panels, MC large-scale shows, and deliver tailored keynote sets that engage fans and industry professionals alike.
Booking is easy with Great British Talent. To find out availability and fees for Matthew Highton or any other talent for your corporate event or project, contact our Great British Talent agents via [email protected], or call us on +44 1753 439289.
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More About Matthew Highton
As a stand-up comedian, Matthew Highton has played festivals around the world, including Edinburgh, Adelaide, Glastonbury, and Latitude. He is also part of the Weirdos Collective, a group of “oddballs” who have won a number of comedy awards.
He has taken several of his shows to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, debuting in 2010. Along with his “Weirdos” group, he co-wrote and directed their 2013 alternative Christmas Panto ‘The Colonel’, as well as their 2014 short ‘A Christmas Tail’. Their performances won him the 2018 Chortle Award for Event of the Year.
Alongside his comedy work, Matt has made short films and sketches for festivals and television, for the BBC, Channel 4, The Beano, Cartoon Network, and Movember. He created the online sketch show ‘The Thinking Shower’, made his first short film Santageddon (2014), and has collaborated with fellow Weirdo Joz Norris on a Resonance FM Radio Show.
He has also been writing for Channel 4’s Mashed for a while, with his videos amassing over a million views each!
With a keen eye for the abstract and an unfathomable commitment to his work, this affable Northerner is one of the most unique and stimulating director/writer/performers working today.
Matt’s key areas of expertise include:
– Comedy
– Sci-Fi
– Comic Books
– Horror
– Gaming
– Animation
Call +44 1753 439 289 or email Great British Speakers today to book Matthew Highton for your corporate event.
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