Person Open DS/UK/22103 Highton; Matthew (fl.2018-); British comedian Highton Matthew fl.2018- British comedian Male Saddleworth, Greater Manchester (born)

Who is master storyteller and filmmaker Matthew Highton? Live, he’s made a name for himself as a stand-up storyteller, whose shows are renowned for their imagination, anarchy and hilarity. Having taken solo shows around the world, from Edinburgh to Australia, he's also performed at some of the UK's biggest festivals including Glastonbury, Bestival and Latitude. Highton is also a director, writer and collaborator for the 2018 Chortle award winning and Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival Awards nominated Weirdos Collective ("Making us laugh at very strange things" The Independent,"The closest thing we have to a modern day Comic Strip" Chortle), and co-founder of Chortle nominated, live, improvised comedy show, Comedians Cinema Club ("One of the best audience-participation shows" The Guardian), which has now grown to house residencies in London, Brighton and LA and has its own series of widely-regarded podcasts. Through his love of film, gaming and pop culture, Highton has also become the resident host across all of the Belgium Comic Cons and has performed at conventions including EGX, MCM's London Comic Con and was part of the critically-acclaimed stage adaption of cult TV show, Knightmare Live (**** Den of Geek). As a filmmaker, Highton has directed sketches, trailers and several short films. His debut short film ‘Santageddon’, which stars some of the best names in the UK comedy circuit, was officially selected for festivals worldwide, including the Leeds International Film Festival and the Glasgow Short Film Festival. https://www.matthewhighton.com/about (December 2018) International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHAKirkbride 12/5/2018 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 50f95526-9b0c-4806-a79a-4ffa7789615d