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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Tonight at The Chilli! @Geordie_Comic and @LostVoiceGuy top a tail with h support from Kelly Rickard! Tix - http://calscomedyclub.com
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Lost Voice Guy
Comedian. Disabled before it was popular. The Geordie without an accent.
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I’m disabled but I basically have an invisible disability. I had a brain tumour that’s left me with a plate in my head, short term memory problems, tunnel vision, a bit of slow processing and a weak back. I wear caps when I’m out so most people can’t tell I’ve been ill. I wear the sunflower lanyard in places like the airport.
Pinching this for my brothers birthday 😂
Six years ago today!
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I love the role model you are for AAC users! Plus obviously being brilliantly funny.
That was 6 years ago already….OMG….
Lee you are Amazing 😁Making us laugh in a good way 👌🫶💖
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Lost Voice Guy . Your 100% the best Love you millions M8 xx
You are very funny 😁 😂
So you’re the Lost Voice Guy but you talk incredibly well for someone with that name
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Book a session here - lostvoiceguy.setmore.com/lvg
What a great way of reaching out to your fans. You are amazing and still as fresh as ever. Love your work. Keep it going. We love your take on life.
I like your professional gymnast pose there Lee! 😂
Well I’m definitely going to get my benefits stopped now!
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Brilliant you absolute legend 🤣
Brilliant Lee. 👏
I must be related to you mr Ridley 😂
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I am now taking bookings for intimate virtual comedy gigs, motivational talks or 1-to-1 sessions for you, your family, your friends or your colleagues. Check out the link in the bio for more information!
Massive respect for Lenny Henry for hosting Comic Relief for 39 years! A true legend of comedy ❤️
Rest in peace, Steve. Thanks for always making me so welcome on your show. You were one of the greats ❤️
