19/07/13….Matt Richardson: Hometown Hero

THE New host of ITV2’s ‘The Xtra Factor’ alongside Caroline Flack previews his show ‘Hometown Hero’ before a 70 date national tour in 2013/2014.

?Hometown Hero? features local comedian Matt Richardson doing a preview of the national tour he starts after the Edinburgh Fringe. Matt is only 21 but already won national awards and performed all over the world.

The brand-new host of ITV2’s Xtra Factor, Matt Richardson, who comes from Didcot, brings his award winning show Hometown Hero, to The Players Theatre in Thame ahead of a national tour.

As well as stepping into Olly Murs’ shoes as co-host on Xtra Factor alongside Caroline Flack for the 2013 series, Matt has also appeared on Channel 4, BBC3, Channel 5, E4, MTV, BBC Radio 1 & Radio 2. At just 22 Matt is one of the most exciting prospects in comedy, and now in TV. Catch him while you can.

“The Future of Comedy” – The Guardian

Winner – Best New Show – Leicester Comedy Festival 2013.

Players Theatre, Nelson Street, Thame. http://thameplayers.co.uk/hometown-hero/