★★★★★ “Superb timing and quick wit… A must see… “I don’t think it’s possible to watch Archie perform and not have a great time” - Radio Ha-ha

★★★★ “It’s clear that Archie Maddocks has found his calling in comedy…a brilliant job balancing light silly humour with thought-provoking, refreshing and subversive social discussion.” - Entertainment Focus

★★★★ “a stellar example of stand-up comedy” - The National Student

★★★★ “Poignant, inventive and razor sharp” - Broadway Baby

★★★★ "He is a natural with an audience, boldly exploring controversial topics such as race and religion. Just as you’ve tensed up, he manages to bring the energy back down with amazing skill – leaving everyone in stitches by the end of the show” - Ed Fest Mag-

★★★★ "One to watch" - ThatreFullStop.Com

“A real highlight of the evening” - BBC Introduces

“A super cool, super smart storyteller” - Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke and Evening Standard

The Telegraph - Top 30 Jokes Of The Fringe 2019

The Evening Standard - Top 25 Jokes Of The Fringe 2018

The Daily Mirror - Pick Of The Fringe 2018



Archie is a confident, cheerful, provocative and most importantly hilarious award winning stand-up comedian armed with a natural stage presence, quick acerbic wit and a ‘winning smile.’

Much in demand on the national circuit and internationally, Archie’s style lends itself to any environment, whether that be rowdy weekend comedy club, festival shows or after dinner entertainment. Quick on his feet, with a warm and affable energy, Archie is equally comfortable doing sets as he is hosting, he's worked in some of the biggest clubs in the UK, and as fair afield as South Africa and the USA.