EdFringe Talk: Matty Hutson: Don’t Hold Back

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“I’ve also been working on my posture and ability to maintain eye contact with mixed results.”

WHO: Matty Hutson

WHAT: “Leicester Square New Comedian and Musical Comedy Awards three-time finalist, musical comedian Matty Hutson bares his sensitive soul in this highly anticipated debut hour, accompanied by as many instruments as he can fit into a suitcase. As heard on BBC Radio 4’s The Now Show. ‘I need to hear a whole album of this genius’ (Shaun Keaveny). ‘Would entertain any comedy club’ (Chortle.co.uk). ‘Emotional but hilarious’ (Comedy.co.uk).”

WHERE: Pleasance Courtyard – The Attic (Venue 33) 

WHEN: 19:15 (60 min)

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Is this your first time to Edinburgh?

I’ve done split bills and shorter shows but this is my first full run hour long show. For me the fringe is an opportunity to do guitar solos. One day i hope to do a show that is one long guitar solo. But this year I have taken the approach of writing a show with funny songs and jokes in it. Boring! I always love going to the fringe. Comedians are weird little odd balls for most of the time – so it’s nice to be surrounded by my peers and watching all of the different ways they’ve found of making people laugh.

What are the big things you’ve learned since 2022 and have you absorbed any of the lessons yet?

I’ve learned to play the piano, play the electric guitar and use this cool loop pedal I’ve got – and that’s all in the show. It’s a very ambitious show with loads of sounds and visuals. I’ve made everything myself and i think it has a pleasant DIY vibe to it. I’ve learned loads about music production and sound design – and even had to learn a bit of computer code. I’ve also been working on my posture and ability to maintain eye contact with mixed results.

Tell us about your show.

I’m Matty Hutson – a musical comedian with the voice of an angel and the moustache of much more confident man. My show is called Don’t Hold Back – and it’s about trying, and failing to fit in. I’m not just a musical comedian playing a guitar. I’m also saying words in between doing that. Georgia House is my producer and she is the most well connected woman in comedy. She’s so on it and can chat to anyone – which is fantastic for me as I am scatty recluse. It’s also directed by Tom Parry – who I can safetely say is a comedic genius.

What should your audience see at the festivals after they’ve seen your show?

I would like to challenge this year’s fringe goers to do the ‘Attic Marathon’ – where they watch every comedy show in my venue in one day. Trash Salad, Lorna Rose Treen, Lindsey Santoro, Annabel Marlow, Leila Navabi and me. They are all amazing new comedians so less of a challenge and more of a great day out.

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