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."
Enough is enough. It's time the theatre industry gave disabled people the equality and equity that we deserve. Disabled voices must be heard.
Read my open letter here: http://www.shonalouise.com/2021/10/an-open-letter-to-commercial-theatre.html
Screen reader accessible version: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YcIGXG1QxO6A27GIlDAnJp7IZv_ii02wvys5LFSALss/edit?usp=sharing
#AccessibilityInTheatres
Very excited to be recording this for Christmas!
ITVForEveryone on Twitter
”We're super excited to see @LostVoiceGuy hit our TV screens later this year in our new commission, Lost Voice Guy's Christmas Comedy Showcase! ...
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We're super excited to see @LostVoiceGuy hit our TV screens later this year in our new commission, Lost Voice Guy's Christmas Comedy Showcase! https://twitter.com/Broadcastnow/status/1450770560057843716
😂😂😂. Looking forward to it!
@LostVoiceGuy @StandNewcastle We're ready for your show here in May! 😇
The @standnewcastle always know how to make me feel special! 😂😂😂
Last chance to get tickets to my show at @StandNewcastle on Sunday! Come and see me in my favourite place!
.@LostVoiceGuy: Work In Progress (𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬!)
Sun 17th Oct | Doors 7:30pm | Show 8:30pm
The Britain’s Got Talent winner will poke fun at his life living as a disabled person in a post-apocalyptic world
Tix: £12/£10 here http://ow.ly/9m1Z50GqcnW
#comedy #newcastle
🚨 LAST CALL FOR TICKETS FOR TONIGHTS @LaurelsWhitley SHOW 🚨
MC @halbranson introduces;
Nicola Mantalios // @jgradythomas // @LostVoiceGuy 🔥
Doors at 7:30pm, show at 8pm. Ticketsss - https://feltnowt.co.uk/events/85/
Come join me this Sunday in Newcastle! https://twitter.com/StandGlasgow/status/1448914069986201633
Really looking forward to this at the weekend!
.@LostVoiceGuy: Work In Progress (𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬!)
Sun 17th Oct | Doors 7:30pm | Show 8:30pm
The Britain’s Got Talent winner will poke fun at his life living as a disabled person in a post-apocalyptic world
Tix: £12/£10 here http://ow.ly/9m1Z50GqcnW
#comedy #newcastle
We're back at @LaurelsWhitley this weekend for 2 shows -1 of which is sold out! Make sure you get tix for Friday so you don't miss out!
MC @halbranson introduces;
Nicola Mantalios // @jgradythomas // @LostVoiceGuy 🔥
Before they're all gone! Tix - https://feltnowt.co.uk/events/85/
I’m having an old friend for dinner! Find out more soon at @LaughterLounge. You’ll die laughing….
❤️
Rosie Jones on Twitter
”The sad thing is that I‘m not surprised at the ableist abuse I‘ve received tonight regarding my appearance on Question Time. ItR...
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The sad thing is that I’m not surprised at the ableist abuse I’ve received tonight regarding my appearance on Question Time. It’s indicative of the country we live in right now. I will keep on speaking up, in my wonderful voice, for what I believe in.
Today marks the day that the government are removing £20 per from UC
That's £80 per month. By doing so this will drive hundreds of thousands of disabled people & carers, (many of them children) - into poverty and hardship
JOIN @DUnionUK TO FIGHT BACK
http://disabilityunion.co.uk
Dominic has summed up the Conservative party perfectly here! What a hero!
"You're an Eton millionaire who doesn't care about disabled people."
Jacob Rees-Mogg is confronted by Dominic Hutchins who says that he had to prove he had cerebral palsy to claim benefits.
Looking forward to doing a work in progress of my new show 'Cerebral LOLsy' at my favourite @StandNewcastle next Sunday! Come and watch! https://www.thestand.co.uk/performances/1081-10974-lost-voice-guy-work-in-progress-20211017-newcastle/
It's World Cerebral Palsy Day so remember to send your children to school dressed as a disabled person! #WorldCerebralPalsyDay #WorldCPDay
TONIGHT - FREE TICKETS!
Mon 4th Oct | Doors7/Show8pm
@fredmacaulay is joined by @Thegavinwebster @NathanCaton @erikaehler @esther_manito @laurenpattison @MichaelAkadiri @LostVoiceGuy & @JokesWithMark
Free but ticketed - info here http://ow.ly/EFnT50Glbu9
#comedy #newcastle
This is so important! I'm sick of getting other people to ring up and buy my tickets for me. It's 2021!
Georgia Vine on Twitter
”Due to recent events I decided the next steps was to make a petition to change this ableist system to make accessible tickets accessible. Plea...
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Due to recent events I decided the next steps was to make a petition to change this ableist system to make accessible tickets accessible.
Please sign and share!
Stop accessible concert tickets being inaccessible to purchase!
https://www.change.org/stop-accessible-concert-ticket-being-inaccessible-to-purchase
Just spoke to a very rude woman about delivery of my new mobility scooter from @EasyLivingMob. I'd suggest avoiding them if I were you.
Can you explain me @EASPORTSFIFA why did you give me 91 pace and 99 pace to Steve Bruce ? https://twitter.com/ConnorNUFC_/status/1440970807958769664
Steve Bruce out running the bench players has me dead.. 💀😭
The @standnewcastle always know how to make me feel special! 😂😂😂
I’m having an old friend for dinner! Find out more soon at @thelaughterlounge. You’ll die laughing….
Friday night gigging…
Just a quick reminder that I’m available on @cameo to do a shout out for you! Check out the details at https://cameo.com/lostvoiceguy
All I want for Christmas is ME!
You so deserve this lee. I’m thrilled for you. Can’t wait to see your show ❤️. Well done xxx❤️❤️❤️
Brilliant! Definitely looking forward to that 👏👏👏🥳
Great news! Something new on the telly this year! Seen you a few times in Edinburgh.
Cant wait for this. Keep us updated with date and time please
Fantastic seen you in Edinburgh
Fantastic👏👏 well done to you
Congratulations!!! Huge well done xxx
Nice I can't wait for this
At last… something new and funny to watch at Christmas instead of the same repeats! Can’t wait Lee and can’t wait to see you next spring
Excellent news!
Will look forward to this!!
Congratulations
Excellent!!!! 👏🌟🌟
Can't wait
I cant wait!
Brilliant!
Awesome ‼️ x
Siobhan Vorny O'Neal this should be good
The @standnewcastle always know how to make me feel special! 😂😂😂
Is that the Wish version of you?
Really Quiet Dude
Did it leave you…speechless? 🤭
That's love. The Stand team don't make the effort to take the piss out of folk they don't like.
….what you order Lost Voice Guy from Wish 🤣
Maybe they thought it was temporary ?! 🤪
I have been thinking about this, perhaps you could sell franchises to tribute acts under the "No Voice Man" brand? You'd make a blinking fortune!! "I'm only in it for the parking and the franchise fees"
It's ok, they were expecting a tribute act
Way silent bro
Jack Raine I noticed this when we were waiting for show to start 😂😂
You know you’ve made it when you get your own tribute act!
It could be your superhero name 😉
I thought of...
Wondering what your costume would look like
You are simply amazing!
7/10 for effort but must do better 😉
lol no voice man sponsored by a microphone company - .... lol
They got one word correct. Credit where credit is due.
I saw you there around 2011
Have you got a shortcut for 'for f*** sake' on your keyboard? 😁 😎
Only one star? You should have at least five.
Are you stealing some copycat's dressing room? :-p
the buggers lol gotta laugh though int ya
Four letter words can be tricky lol
Only one star?!!! Shocking!
This is tonight! I can’t wait!
Lost Voice Guy: Work in Progress - The Stand Comedy Club
www.thestand.co.uk
This show is at full capacity with unreserved seating and standing room with no distancing, the bar is open customers order and collect at the bar. We advise arriving for door to get seatsI really enjoyed it Lee.
Have a great time..
Enjoy 😊 x
Last chance to get tickets for this on Sunday! Come and see me in my favourite comedy club!
Lost Voice Guy: Work in Progress - The Stand Comedy Club
www.thestand.co.uk
This show is at full capacity with unreserved seating and standing room with no distancing, the bar is open customers order and collect at the bar. We advise arriving for door to get seatsReally good show tonight - well done lad
Jack Raine tickets already booked!
Wish I could be there
I would definitely go to one of his shows if he ever came my way. Super funny guy!!
Looking forward to this on Sunday! Tickets still available if you’re quick!
Lost Voice Guy: Work in Progress - The Stand Comedy Club
www.thestand.co.uk
This show is at full capacity with unreserved seating and standing room with no distancing, the bar is open customers order and collect at the bar. We advise arriving for door to get seatsI’m having an old friend for dinner! Find out more soon at @thelaughterlounge. You’ll die laughing….
I know everyone has a different sense of humour. But for me, this is not funny.
If people make you sick, you should cook them longer.
Love you! You always make me laugh!
With fava beans and a nice Chianti?
Did you bring the Chianti?
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Hilarious 😂 😂 😂
Lee, you are off your rocker, bonkers!
Really good
Suits you, sir
Don't forget the wine lol 😆 😉
Not sure I want to know more😳
With Fava Beans?
Dark lol!
Is it Jonny Awsum? 🤣🤣
O M G So perfect!!!!!
Lmao brilliant
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🤣😏💖
😂😂
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Jenima Lyon !
Looking forward to doing a work in progress of my new show 'Cerebral LOLsy' at my favourite The Stand Comedy Club, Newcastle next Sunday! Come and watch!
Lost Voice Guy: Work in Progress - The Stand Comedy Club
www.thestand.co.uk
This show is at full capacity with unreserved seating and standing room with no distancing, the bar is open customers order and collect at the bar. We advise arriving for door to get seatsCOME TO USA
Have a good one 👍
Hopefully you can get to the isle of wight sometime?
It's World Cerebral Palsy Day so remember to send your children to school dressed as a disabled person! #worldcerebralpalsyday #worldcpday
My daughter has cerebral palsy so she is dressing as a disabled person today and always 😂😂
I'm going to send my kid to school as Helen Keller, she don't listen to me anyway
If I were still at school I'd bunk off and just say I went as an invisible disability
Don't know what's funnier. The joke or those that don't get it, or obviously have never seen you perform 🤣
My son has Down syndrome and dresses as a disabled person everyday 😂
Love this 😂 Needed a little laugh this morning after battling with trying to find a school suitable for our son who has CP. I know my son would find this hilarious.
Done!! This is my amazing son in his awesome chair! ❤️ his sister made no effort at all!
Lost Voice Guy , would it be going too far to send my child as Oscar Pistorius dressed in striped jumpsuit 🤔
My son is sooo committed to World Cerebral Palsy Day he goes to school as a disabled person EVERY day 😂🙈 😂🙈 (laughter is definitely among the best medicines)
I don’t think a disability can be dressed especially if you have learning difficulties To see me I look normal as they say hidden disabilities are not to be made fun of in fact any disabilities are sick to be made fun of
My son is undiagnosed but he's so into this that he goes to school every weekday as a disabled person! I'm super proud to be his mum and he is super embarrassed by me. But I made him in my tummy and I remind him of this all the time! He's in a wheelchair so he can't escape the mummy kisses!!!
Better for children to learn about disabilities. Wheelchairs they can see and not disabilities are obvious. Just teaching children to be considerate to others is enough. Just getting adults to be the same as adults learn from children sometimes
I’m dyslexic and have ADD. As a kid, I guess I could have worn a tee shirt that had Moinca written on it, along with a headband with a squirrel dangling from it? 🤷🏼♀️🤣
My daughter has cerebral palsy. She inspires me every day. You inspire everyone with your humour and positive attitude. 💗👏
My boy has CP so sent him as a disabled boy too xx
My beautiful daughter, sadly no longer with us. Remembered everyday, not just today.
My boys autistic nonverbal SPD gdd genetic microduplication you can't tell by looking at him just when he stims jumps about ect whow,d you dress this ????
Absolutely brilliant. My girls have gone to school wearing green.
Always Lee, always… 😉
OMG do some of you not know Lee? This is him a comedian he takes the water out of himself not others! It's a joke! 😂
What a shame, this is the first mention I have seen of this. Have a great day.xx
The way my kids dress themselves, you'd think they were 🤣🤣🤣
😂 luv u Lee just spat my coffee out reading that 💙
Done!!
They have no problem doing that all by themselves ❤️
This is so important! I'm sick of getting other people to ring up and buy my tickets for me. It's 2021!
Please sign and share!
Stop accessible concert tickets being inaccessible to purchase!
Also, pricing accessibility - very often accessible seats are in “premium” seating areas and twice as expensive as the most affordable seating options. There should be accessible seats available at every price point.
I fully agree although having a separate line fully worked to my advantage been only 4th in the queue for Ed sheeran tickets though so guess not always a bad thing xx
Im deaf and every venue we use my wife has to book them on my behalf its a joke
Early release O2 tickets don’t include accessible tickets either.
Done
Done
Done
Done 👍
It's always a pain getting accessible tickets. I'm fairly new to disabled life, and recently tried getting tickets for a gig. Finding out that a venue that holds thousands has only 4 wheelchair spaces was a real kick in the teeth.
Disabled tickets can now b purchased online for most venues but beware if through ticketmaster they arnt always released, this happened to me recently and I had to trail all the way to the venue to get my tickets
I am deaf.. arguing with a supermarket at the moment because of similar issues
All done xx
Done x
Signed and shared.
Signed, Lee. xx
Jerry Ashworth Yvonne Bretland
Done and shared
I will sign it Lee hit the nail on the head I have this issue to
Friday night gigging…
My daughter and i saw you in glasgow never laughed so much in my life wee both thought you were so funny x
You're one of the funniest comedians I've seen in a long time, hope you come to Glasgow soon 🙂
Nice to get back to seeing people enjoying a gig. Very funny evening thank you.
❤️❤️❤️❤️ best guy . Love him . Brilliant xx
I seen u in Wetherby services on Sunday, i let u in the disabled toilet 🙂
You legend
Hope you smash it 👍
