About Me
Morgan Rees is a rising star of the UK circuit. This softly spoken Welsh comedian boasts a densely packed arsenal of impressive one-liners and hilarious short stories. He has appeared on BBC Radio 4 in the prestigious finals of the BBC New Comedy Award. He was also a runner-up in So You Think You’re Funny 2017, and a finalist in Chortle Student Comedy Award.
Based in Bristol, he gigs all over the UK as both act & compere, and has performed on several mixed bill shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe since 2016.
Quotes:
'Proved himself a master of redirection, with several set-ups taking unexpected swerves in a punchline heavy set ' - Steve Bennett, Chortle
'Clearly be going places' - Bruce Dessau
'Excellent' - The Scotsman
'Fast gags, unexpected swerves and rolling stories' - The Sunday Times
Radio:
BBC New Comedy Award - BBC Radio 4/Extra - Performer
Newsjack - BBC Radio 4 Extra - Writer
Welcome Strangers - BBC Radio Wales - Writer
Television:
BBC New Comedy Award - BBC iPlayer
Wales in Edinburgh Fringe - BBC 2 Wales
Writing:
Welcome Strangers - BBC Radio Wales Sketch Show
Mock The Week
Credits:
BBC New Comedy Award 2017 - Finalist
So You Think You're Funny 2017 - 2nd Runner Up
Welsh Unsigned Stand-up Act 2017 - Finalist
Nottingham Comedy Festival Comedian of the Year 2017 - Nominee
Chortle Student Comedy Award 2016 - Finalist