Michael Akadiri

Michael's natural charm and cheeky, observational style have already seen him make an impact on the UK comedy scene, winning the Komedia New Comedian Of The Year Award 2020 and making it to the London final of the BBC New Comedy Awards in 2021 (BBC3).

He can be seen on the latest series of The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2). His radio credits include the breakfast show panel on Times Radio, hosting on BBC Radio Kent, and stand-up on BBC Radio 4’s Fred at the Stand. Michael has also written and performed sketch collaborations with LadBible UK.

Michael performs at the top comedy clubs in the country including the Comedy Store, Glee Club and Up The Creek. He has also already performed at high profile events for Apple UK and Newton Europe.

As well as performing comedy, Michael works as a junior doctor in the NHS, he’s just completed his early surgical training in London. He has returned from a sold-out debut run at the Edinburgh festival.