2022 Edinburgh Fringe
Michael Akadiri: No Scrubs
Highly anticipated debut hour from comedian and junior doctor. No Scrubs sees Michael traverse the challenges of life within and outside the NHS. Scrubs are the universal uniform for doctors but they don't confer any medical competence. Wearing a tracksuit on the street has negative connotations, but do they make one any less of a medical professional? Is he a scrub for wearing no scrubs? Komedia New Act of the Year winner. As seen on BBC Comedy Awards 2021, LadBible and ITV2. 'Expect to be laughing at him regularly in the future' (Evening Standard).
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Michael Akadiri Interview
Michael Akadiri: 'The audience tells you where the line is. You can decide whether or not to step over it'.
Archie Brydon, WhyNow, 24th August 2022From time machines to threesomes: 12 of the funniest jokes from the Edinburgh Fringe
With the fabled comedy showcase running until the end of August, we whittled down gags galore from this year's standups to pick a dozen of our favourites.
The Guardian, 16th August 2022Fringe: The doctors having a laugh about the NHS
With regular stories about delays and staffing shortages in the news, it may not seem that there's much to laugh about in the NHS. But a number of doctors are hoping laughter can be the best medicine with their own stand-up comedy shows at this year's Edinburgh Fringe.
Ian Youngs, BBC, 13th August 2022NextUp Biggest Award nominees revealed
Comedy streaming platform NextUp has announced the nominees for its Edinburgh Fringe-based inaugural Biggest Award In Comedy prize.
British Comedy Guide, 11th August 2022Fringe 2022: Six debut comics set to make a splash this year
For those heading to the Fringe, here are six newcomers not to miss.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 8th August 2022Are 'woke mobs' killing comedy? You must be joking, say top Fringe comedians
Every week there's some new claim that comedy is being ruined by 'woke' mobs out to destroy freedom of speech. Is that really true?
Neil Mackay, The Herald, 7th August 2022Comedy newbie Q&A: Michael Akadiri
Having a good old go at the Q&A today is Michael Akadiri.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 3rd August 2022Michael Akadiri: Performing comedy or NHS work - which is more stressful?
When not performing comedy, Michael Akadiri works as a junior doctor on the frontline. We thought we'd ask him what is more stressful: Working in the NHS during covid, or heading to the festival for a debut show.
British Comedy Guide, 31st July 2022Medic! Ten Edinburgh Fringe shows from healthcare professionals
Is laughter the best medicine? Or is it drugs?
Chortle, 26th July 2022The 20 best jokes and funniest one-liners from the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Stand-up comedians share their funniest gags ahead of the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
The Telegraph, 25th July 2022Michael Akadiri interview
My name is Michael Akadiri and I'm a born and bred Londoner who lives a double life as junior doctor and a comedian.
Phoenix Remix, 23rd July 2022I talk to Michael Akadiri
"I feel like a fraud sometimes. On my socials, I call myself a comedian, but once I've done an Edinburgh hour, that's when I can say I'm a comedian."
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 18th July 2022Interview with comedian and junior doctor Michael Akadiri
We speak to junior doctor and comedian Michael Akadiri about his move into stand-up, his debut hour at the Fringe, and how "as long as it's not hate, then go create!"
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 14th July 2022Michael Akadiri on heckling
When someone heckled Michael Akadiri with this it got him thinking of the parameters of the art... and heckling.
Michael Akadiri, Chortle, 11th July 20229 exciting newcomers to see at Edinburgh Fringe 2022
Make note of these nine now, before they become household names.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 8th July 2022Michael Akadiri interview
No Scrubs is about my life in the NHS, my life outside it and how these Scrubs had me summoned to court.
On The Mic, 4th July 2022Michael Akadiri shares how comedy helps his mental health
'Getting a whole room to erupt with laughter is a feeling like no other.'
Michael Akadiri, Female First, 23rd June 2022Performances
| Date | Time | Venue |
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| 3rd Aug 2022 | 20:35 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 4th Aug 2022 | 20:35 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 5th Aug 2022 | 20:35 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 6th Aug 2022 | 20:35 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 7th Aug 2022 | 20:35 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 8th Aug 2022 | 20:35 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 9th Aug 2022 | 20:35 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 10th Aug 2022 | 20:35 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 11th Aug 2022 | 20:35 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 12th Aug 2022 | 20:35 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 13th Aug 2022 | 20:35 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 14th Aug 2022 | 20:35 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 15th Aug 2022 | 20:35 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 17th Aug 2022 | 20:35 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 18th Aug 2022 | 20:35 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 19th Aug 2022 | 20:35 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 20th Aug 2022 | 20:35 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 21st Aug 2022 | 20:35 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 22nd Aug 2022 | 20:35 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 23rd Aug 2022 | 20:35 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 24th Aug 2022 | 20:35 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 25th Aug 2022 | 20:35 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 26th Aug 2022 | 20:35 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 27th Aug 2022 | 20:35 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |
| 28th Aug 2022 | 20:35 | Pleasance Courtyard (The Cellar) |