Amy Matthews

Amy Matthews is a stand-up comedian, writer and actor from Essex whose work is defined by intelligence, emotional precision and a sharply playful perspective on modern life. As a keynote speaker, Amy brings the same clarity and warmth that has made her one of the most respected voices in British comedy. Her most widely recognised achievement is the critically acclaimed show ‘I Feel Like I’m Made of Spiders’, which transferred from a sold-out Edinburgh Fringe run to become a broadcast special on ITVx. The show marked a turning point, positioning Amy as a performer capable of blending personal storytelling with ideas that resonate far beyond comedy audiences.

Amy’s early career was shaped by a determination to master both writing and live performance. She developed her voice on the UK comedy circuit, refining a style that balances careful wordplay with emotional honesty. Early recognition came when she reached the semi-finals of So You Think You’re Funny? in 2018, followed swiftly by winning Best Newcomer at the Scottish Comedy Awards in 2019. These formative years also saw Amy expanding into radio and collaborative projects, learning how to translate live material into broadcast formats while retaining her distinctive tone. 

Amy’s career achievements span comedy, broadcasting and acting. She has performed on Comedy Central Live, toured multiple acclaimed solo shows, and released ‘Commute With The Foxes’ as a vinyl record through Monkey Barrel Records. On radio, she is a Lead Writer and Regular Panelist on BBC Radio Scotland’s Breaking the News, a role that demands topical sharpness and editorial authority. Her television work includes playing Annie McInnes in the BAFTA-winning series Scot Squad, where her performance combined subtle character work with comic restraint. Amy has also written for Have I Got News For You, contributed to Horrible Histories writers’ rooms, and had scripts in development with major production companies. Her cultural impact has been recognised repeatedly, with The List naming her in their Hot 100 contributors to culture on three occasions.

Amy speaks on creativity, resilience, storytelling, change and communication, topics shaped by her own career navigating uncertainty and reinvention. Amy connects with audiences by grounding insight in lived experience, her talks are thoughtful, funny and deeply relatable, offering audiences perspective as well as energy.