Emmanuel Sonubi
Emmanuel Sonubi

Emmanuel Sonubi

  • English
  • Actor, stand-up comedian and writer

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40 must-see shows at Edinburgh Festival 2023: the critics' choice

Our critics have combed through the schedules to find the weirdest and most wonderful events. Let us know what you think they're missing in the comments below.

Clive Davis, Dominic Maxwell, Richard Morrison, Debra Craine, Laura Freeman and Alice Jones, The Times, 27th May 2023

Emmanuel Sonubi, ArtsDepot review - confessions of a former bouncer

Pranks, parenting and cruise ships in the mix too.

Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 17th April 2023

Underbelly puts more Edinburgh shows on sale

Underbelly has announced a host of new shows for their Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023 programme.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th March 2023

Glasgow Comedy Festival: Top picks from the comics

Who are the best people to ask for Glasgow Comedy Festival recommendations? The comedians themselves, of course. We got 11 of them to pick the show they're desperate to see

The List, 15th March 2023

Emmanuel Sonubi recalls 'horror' stiletto heel stabbing outside of nightclub

Speaking about his time at some of London and Essex's wildest nightclubs, he explained how he eventually had to quit the gig due to the harrowing things he had to witness.

Hannah McGreevy, The Daily Express, 23rd February 2023

Emmanuel Sonubi: 'The night I almost died on stage... and it had nothing to do with my jokes'

The 6ft3in ex-nightclub bouncer had heart failure in the middle of a gig four years ago.

Ashley Davies, Metro, 16th February 2023

Chortle Awards 2023 nominees announced

Shortlisted nominees for the 2023 awards run by comedy website Chortle have been announced. Bob Mortimer, Alasdair Beckett-King and Jordan Gray have secured two nominations each.

British Comedy Guide, 24th January 2023

Emmanuel Sonubi announces first live tour

Emancipated has been announced as the first live tour from comedian Emmanuel Sonubi. He'll be on the road through April and May 2023.

British Comedy Guide, 11th November 2022

Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2022 nominations

Alfie Brown, Colin Hoult, Jordan Gray, Josh Pugh, Larry Dean, Lauren Pattison, Liz Kingsman, Sam Campbell, Seann Walsh, The Delightful Sausage have been nominated for Best Show in the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2022. Meanwhile Amy Gledhill, Emily Wilson, Emmanuel Sonubi, Josh Jones, Lara Ricote, Leo Reich, Vittorio Angelone are nominated for Best Newcomer.

British Comedy Guide, 24th August 2022

Emmanuel Sonubi picks his comedy favourites

"Funny, interesting and so genuine."

Emmanuel Sonubi, Chortle, 21st August 2022

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