Episode 6 - Matt Fishwick

2025-05-03

Host Nicole Smith sits down with performer, writer and improviser Matt Fishwick, a self-described introvert and “completely average human” navigating life with a brain injury, hemiparesis, depression and anxiety. From growing up in the UK watching Whose Line Is It Anyway? to discovering community and creativity through improv in Australia, Matt shares how the stage became a place of freedom, connection and self-expression. They open up about: Discovering improv as an anxious introvert Performing while living with hemiparesis and...

Host Nicole Smith sits down with performer, writer and improviser Matt Fishwick, a self-described introvert and “completely average human” navigating life with a brain injury, hemiparesis, depression and anxiety.

From growing up in the UK watching Whose Line Is It Anyway? to discovering community and creativity through improv in Australia, Matt shares how the stage became a place of freedom, connection and self-expression.

They open up about:

Discovering improv as an anxious introvert
Performing while living with hemiparesis and depression
The joy of low-stakes Zoom improv during lockdown
Hosting the Bela and Matt Show
Facing and recovering from cancer treatment
Building friendships by “finding your weirdos” in the improv world

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Support & Follow:
Bela and Matt Show: facebook.com/BelaandMatt
Impro Melbourne: https://www.impromelbourne.com.au
Learn more about hemiparesis: Cerebral Palsy Alliance

Credits:
Create and Amplify is assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.

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