Five-star comedian Amy Matthews is bringing her new comedy show Definitions of Toast to Brighton’s Komedia on Thursday 22 October 2026, as part of her national tour.
Matthews, whose comedy has already earned glowing reviews from critics, takes audiences on an unusual quest in Definitions of Toast: to discover what it actually feels like to be angry.The premise is simple enough. Amy doesn’t get angry — and she’s beginning to feel rather left out.
As she looks around at the world around her, she finds herself surrounded by people who seem increasingly furious about almost everything. From everyday frustrations to the wider chaos of modern life, anger appears to be everywhere. So Matthews decides that perhaps it is time she experienced some of that fury for herself.
The result is a comedy show built around her attempt to understand an emotion that, by her own admission, doesn’t come naturally to her.
Matthews has already picked up a string of strong reviews for the show, with critics praising both its originality and delivery.
One4Review awarded the production five stars, describing it as “Immaculately delivered and written”, while Broadway Baby also gave the show five stars, calling it “Insanely original.”
The Brighton date at Komedia forms part of Matthews’ wider tour of Definitions of Toast, bringing the show to audiences across the UK.
For Brighton comedy fans looking for something a little different from a conventional stand-up set, the show promises an exploration of anger, frustration and the strange things people do in an attempt to understand themselves — all through Matthews’ distinctive comic perspective.
The performance takes place at Komedia Brighton on Thursday 22 October 2026.
Amy Matthews: Definitions of Toast
Venue: Komedia, Brighton
Date: Thursday 22 October 2026
Tour: Definitions of Toast
Tickets and further information are available through Komedia.
