Lee Ridley AKA Lost Voice Guy may not be able to talk but he definitely has something to say and his comedy will leave you speechless. He is the first stand up comedian to use a communication aid.
He won the BBC New Comedy Award 2014 and has been commissioned to write a sitcom for BBC Radio 4, which is titled 'Ability'. This is due to be broadcast in 2018. You can listen to the pilot episode on his radio showreel.
Since making his first stand up performance in February 2012, Ridley has already gained quite a reputation for being both very funny and very unique. He has been described as “a wonderful comedian” by Little Britain’s Matt Lucas and has warmed up for the likes of Ross Noble, Patrick Kielty, Jason Manford and Jason Cook.
He has gigged all over the UK at places like The Stand, Manford’s Comedy Club, Jongleurs, The Frog and Bucket, The Glee Club, The Comedy Store as well as many independent clubs. He has featured on the BBC, CNN, The Independent, The Sun and The Mail on Sunday. An article about him in The Guardian said that finding humour in strange places was one of his strengths. His first comedy sketch premièred in December 2012.
In 2013, he took his first ever solo show to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and has performed a show there every year since.
He has also acted and appeared on many television and radio programmes including BBC One’s The One Show, The One Show’s Edinburgh showcase, and Scot Squad. Watch these on his showreel page. You can also listen to his radio appearances on Soundcloud.
He has performed for a range of charities and other similar organisations including Barclays, Scope, Motability, Communication Matters, Find A Voice, the Royal College of Nurses, Percy Hedley School and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
He is also a patron of Smile For Life Children's Charity, Find A Voice,Communication Matters and The Sequal Trust.
Find out about the man behind Lost Voice Guy – Lee Ridley
To get in touch, go to his contact page.
He also likes talking in the third person….
"A very funny guy"
"A wonderful comedian"
"Tremendous"
"Everyone will love Lost Voice Guy."
"Lost Voice Guy is fantastic"
"A great talent!"
"Lost Voice Guy is amazing! He’s so fresh, unique and very very funny!"
"Finding humour in strange places is one of Lost Voice Guy’s strengths."
"Funny, personal, occasionally shocking and frequently mischievous."
"An Edinburgh Fringe one-off. Think Stephen Hawking reading the BBC News in the 1950s via a device programmed by the writers of the Viz."
"The funniest comedian at the Edinburgh Fringe. His banter with the audience is one of the best I have witnessed."
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This is what happens when you send a Geordie to a rage room! Check out the whole episode of Evil Escapes on ITVX now! https://www.itv.com/watch/evil-escapes/10a6093/10a6093a0002
For Disability History Month we have @gold_wala series, Evil Escapes, featuring @eshaanakbar @FunnyBlindGuy and @LostVoiceGuy! Showing tonight at 11:45pm on @ITV with both episodes available to stream on @ITVX https://www.itv.com/watch/evil-escapes/10a6093
What happens when three comedians go on a road trip? Watch Evil Escapes on ITVX and join myself, @FunnyBlindGuy and @eshaanakbar as we travel to Coffin Club to talk about all things death 💀available to stream now! https://www.itv.com/watch/evil-escapes/10a6093 @gold_wala
I was at the @StandNewcastle this weekend. And I thought it was the perfect place to try telling my jokes in my new Geordie accent for the very first time! Let me know what you think in the comments ❤️
Lost Voice Guy
Comedian. Disabled before it was popular. The Geordie without an accent.
It’s my Dad’s birthday today so I just HAD to get him this! 😂
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It was my dad’s birthday yesterday, and I got him the cheapest bottle of whisky I could find in the shop. Next year I may have to up my game…! 😆
I am thrilled to be a Scope Awards judge for 2025. Do you know a disability equality champion? Nominate them now! 👏 #ScopeAwards
Visit Scope’s website to find out more and nominate someone who you think is doing fantastic work for disability equality. 👇
www.scope.org.uk/awards?utm_source=judges&utm_medium=outreach&utm_campaign=awards
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Admit it Lee you want us to nominate you! 😜😂 Only kidding as a judge you wouldn't be able to win it.
I'm heading to The Twisted Taproom in Norton, Stockton On Tees on Wednesday with these funny folk and I can't wait. A few tickets are left via the link in the comments!
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Good for you Lee. 👍
Rachel Hudson
Calling all of my North East based fans...
We are looking for people from the local area to join Lost Voice Guy's team of support workers to help him to get to gigs across the country. If you have a background in care work and don't mind a bit of driving, this could be just the role for you!
For more information and to apply, check out lostvoiceguy.com/workwithlvg/
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Work with Lost Voice Guy - Lost Voice Guy
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WORK WITH LOST VOICE GUY Click Here to send your CV and covering letter I’m a disabled stand up comedian – based in Newcastle Upon Tyne – who needs help with traveling to my gigs across the coun...2 CommentsComment on Facebook
I'm Isle of Wight based but due to retire early next year. I'd be prepared to travel pretty much anywhere. Oh, I've been in care work for twelve years now.
I'm in Wales... So I can't help you! But good luck my friend.
Had a lovely time yesterday at the Smile For Life Smile For A Night variety show at Playhouse Whitley Bay ⭐️
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Brilliant 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏
This is what happens when you send a Geordie to a rage room! Check out the whole episode of Evil Escapes with me, @funnyblindguy and @eshaanakbar on @itvxofficial now! I’m sure @alanshearer would be proud 😂😂 @gold_wala @rage_out_maidstone @gagreflexmanagement @insanity
What happens when three comedians go on a road trip? Watch Evil Escapes on ITVX and join myself, @funnyblindguy and @eshaanakbar as we travel to @coffinclubuk to talk about all things death 💀available to stream now! @gold_wala @itvxofficial @insanity @andrewjamesroach @gagreflexmanagement
I was at the @standnewcastle this weekend. And I thought it was the perfect place to try telling my jokes in my new Geordie accent for the very first time! Let me know what you think in the comments ❤️
Had a lovely time yesterday at the @smileforlifechildrenscharity Smile For A Night variety show at @playhouse_whitleybay ⭐️
Had a great time last night at the sporting retirement of one of my oldest friends (and total legend) @hailfabio1. Congratulations on such an amazing career, Stephen, and all the best for the future. We’ve come a long way since infant school at Percy Hedley! ⭐️⭐️⭐️
What an amazing day at the Great North Run. Congrats to everyone who did it! And special thanks to my team of pushers Lee Martin @gagreflexmanagement @bethan_mullins @assemarshall and Ernie! And a shout out to @altonaidsmobility for their brilliant advice on what wheelchair to use during the run. There’s still time to sponsor me and raise some more money for the fantastic @smileforlifechildrenscharity, the link is my bio, stories and highlights. See you next time @great_run ❤️
Lost Voice Boy has been helping me get ready for the @great_run on Sunday, which I’m taking part in on behalf of @smileforlifechildrenscharity. They are an amazing charity which helps disabled children and young people. There’s still time to sponsor me if you can (link in my stories and bio). I’d really appreciate anything you could give! @gagreflexmanagement @assemarshall
#GreatNorthRun #GNR #GNR24
Just under 2 weeks until I take part in my 2nd Great North Run to raise money for @smileforlifechildrenscharity. I can’t wait already! Running alongside the team from @gagreflexmanagement, @assemarshall and Paul Sullivan. Please sponsor us via the link in my bio, or find it in my highlights and stories 🔥🔥🔥 @great_run
It’s time you owned your disability! So I’ve just added some new disability themed clothing to my @etsyuk store. Link in my bio, stories and merch highlight on my profile! #disability #disabilityawareness #disabled #wheelchair #inclusion #autism #chronicillness #wheelchairlife #specialneeds #accessibility #love #chronicpain #invisibleillness #spoonie #autismawareness #disabilityadvocate #mentalhealth #cerebralpalsy #disabilityrights #disabilityinclusion #spinalcordinjury #downsyndrome #disabilities #disabilitypride #abilitynotdisability #disabilitylife #handicap #diversity #amputee #asd
Couldn’t resist a quick day trip to the Fringe while I was in Glasgow this weekend. It was good to be back!
