Gareth Richards’ engaging observational comedy and inspired one-liners have made him in an instant favourite on the comedy circuit. He can be heard every Saturday morning from 8am on Frank Skinner’s Absolute Radio Show.

In 2008 he was nominated for the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year Award, and later won a place as part of the Comedy Reserve, the Edinburgh Festival showcase run by the Pleasance. Previously he was a finalist in the Hackney Empire New Act of the Year 2007 competition, and a runner-up in both the final of You Must Be Joking (Newbury Comedy Festival), and the Amused Moose Laugh-Off, held at the Edinburgh festival.

Gareth appeared in the Comedy Zone at the Edinburgh Festival this year - the fringe’s longest-running and most prestigious stand-up showcase.

He also joined Henry Paker to put on the fantastic show Paker/Richards. “You are thrilled to be made part of this fantastic comedy...They can call me a witch again any time for theirs is the best show I have seen on the Free Fringe. ****” Three Weeks

“Gareth Richards comes across as an effortlessly assured act…exceptionally inspired and truly memorable.” 
Steve Bennett, Chortle