Michael Akadiri
- Stand-up comedian
Press clippings Page 3
9 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 2022Pleasance announces second batch of Edinburgh shows
The second official on-sale for Pleasance at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe has been announced.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th April 2022The Stand Up Sketch Show to return for Series 4
ITV2 is to return to hybrid format The Stand Up Sketch Show for a fourth series, including debuts for stand-ups Olga Koch, Carl Hutchinson, Shane Todd and Michael Akadiri.
British Comedy Guide, 18th June 2021Valentine's Comedy Night review
The organisation obviously meant well by this fundraising show. They let themselves down by the standard of language they permitted on their virtual Zoom stage for their Valentine's show. Love is sweet nothings whispered into a lover's ears, not swearing down a microphone.
Tiemo Talk of the Town, 16th February 2021Brighton Komedia new comedian of 2020 final review
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 12th February 2020Finalists announced for Komedia New Comedy Award
Nine out of the eleven finalists for the first ever Komedia New Comedy Award have been revealed. The two remaining finalists will be chosen by wild card voting which is now live.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 6th February 2020New Comedian of the Year review
David Eagle's dark humour triumphs in contest of the funniest new stars.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 17th December 2019Leicester Square Theatre New Act Of The Year review
Too much? Fifteen comedians on one new act final might feel like overkill, but no act seemed undeserving of their place at the climax of the Leicester Square Theatre talent hunt last night - and all were certainly strong enough to make a long show fly by.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 17th December 2019