Mathew Hunt AKA Musical Ruth

Mathew Hunt, better known as Musical Ruth—the singing nun on a motorised piano—shares the story of how it all began. At just 15 years old, he was busking on the streets with a keyboard in the 1980s, entertaining drunks on the top deck of buses before running off to London in search of fame and fortune.His journey led him to Chessington World of Adventures, where he worked as a ride operator. One day, when a ride broke down, he decided to entertain the waiting public. His spontaneous performance caught the attention of the entertainment manager, who immediately promoted him to the entertainment department. Hidden away in the depths of the costume department was “Ruth”—waiting to be discovered and unleashed on the theme park’s unsuspecting visitors.After a brief hiatus, Ruth returned—this time no longer confined to the theme park, but free to entertain audiences across the entire nation.We also cover the viral moments, as well as Ruth’s disastrous appearance on Britain’s Got Talent, where Simon Cowell infamously labelled it “the worst act I have ever seen.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.