press reviews
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ the herald
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ fringe guru
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ broadway baby
★ ★ ★ ★ the scotsman
★ ★ ★ ★ time out
★ ★ ★ ★ edfest
★ ★ ★ ★ fest
★ ★ ★ ★ three weeks
"MAT RICARDO IS AMAZING" - HRH PRINCE CHARLES
"So, so funny" - Larry David
"My favourite show" - Emma Thompson
"slick, hugely enjoyable...self-depreciating and very funny...a consummate act. terrific humour and genuine skill. this showman deserves your applause" - the guardian
"captivating...high grade schtick" - the scotsman
"categorically one of the best shows i have ever seen...stop reading this review and go and book a ticket!" - arts award voice
"five stars for a juggler? i assure you, no mistake! impressive..hilarious...i laughed myself silly!" - fringe guru
"Ricardo’s smooth wit drives the show at full speed. The actual tricks are as stunning for their mastery as for their ingenious conception. You’ll struggle to find a show more tightly packed with cunning humour and spellbinding amusement" - er magazine
"this show surpassed my expectations and then some. mat ricardo is a tremendously talented performer and an extremely eloquent and likeable host...a thoroughly entertaining show that kept us on the edge of our seats" - broadway baby
"from his three-piece suit to his charisma, humour and ability to work a room, ricardo is a captivating performer. fast-paced, hilariously funny...and the mother of all tablecloth tricks!" - scotsgay
"a minor legend. we left feeling rather richer to have spent an hour in his warm and commanding presence" - total theatre
"ricardo is a real showman...one hell of a juggler and more besides! he'll explode your expectations!" - three weeks