press clippings

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ the herald

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ fringe guru

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ broadway baby

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ the scotsman

★ ★ ★ ★ time out

★ ★ ★ ★ edfest

★ ★ ★ ★ fest

★ ★ ★ ★ three weeks

"MAT RICARDO IS AMAZING" - HRH KING CHARLES III

"So, so funny" - Larry David

"My favourite show" - Emma Thompson

WINNER: HERALD ANGEL AWARD FOR THEATRE

WINNER: INAUGURAL BRITISH CABARET AWARD FOR SPECIALITY

WINNER: STAGE TALK SHOW OF THE YEAR

WINNER: KLEINKUNST CABARET AWARD

WINNER: ARTS AWARD PICK OF THE FRINGE

WINNER: TORONTO PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD

WINNER: OTTAWA PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD

“undoubtedly one of the greatest variety artists working today”

the scotsman

“the best variety act in the business.”

broadway baby

“thrilling…spellbinding…the quintessential showman”

fringe guru

“breathtaking”

the evening standard

“what i love about you, is that you’re a showman!”

HOWIE MANDEL

"slick, hugely enjoyable...self-depreciating and very funny...a consummate act. terrific humour and genuine skill. this showman deserves your applause" - the guardian

"captivating...high grade schtick" - the scotsman

"categorically one of the best shows i have ever seen...stop reading this review and go and book a ticket!" - arts award voice

"five stars for a juggler? i assure you, no mistake! impressive..hilarious...i laughed myself silly!" - fringe guru

"Ricardo’s smooth wit drives the show at full speed. The actual tricks are as stunning for their mastery as for their ingenious conception. You’ll struggle to find a show more tightly packed with cunning humour and spellbinding amusement" - er magazine

"this show surpassed my expectations and then some. mat ricardo is a tremendously talented performer and an extremely eloquent and likeable host...a thoroughly entertaining show that kept us on the edge of our seats" - broadway baby

"from his three-piece suit to his charisma, humour and ability to work a room, ricardo is a captivating performer. fast-paced, hilariously funny...and the mother of all tablecloth tricks!" - scotsgay

"a minor legend. we left feeling rather richer to have spent an hour in his warm and commanding presence" - total theatre

"ricardo is a real showman...one hell of a juggler and more besides! he'll explode your expectations!" - three weeks

"a smart, funny and incredibly likeable performer...astonishing dexterity and imagination...even the most jaded audiences will be impressed" - fest magazine

"One of the greatest jugglers in the world...

a phenomenon of the international comedy scene"

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