British Comedy Guide
Adam Kay
Adam Kay

Adam Kay

  • 44 years old
  • British
  • Writer, musical comedian and actor

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Adam Kay to host BBC One special Dear NHS Superstars

Comedian and writer Adam Kay is to host Dear NHS Superstars, a one-off show for BBC One in which celebrities show their appreciation for healthcare workers.

British Comedy Guide, 25th June 2020

Ben Whishaw to star in This Is Going To Hurt TV show

Ben Whishaw will take the lead role in This Is Going To Hurt, the BBC Two comedy drama series based on Adam Kay's best-selling book.

British Comedy Guide, 15th June 2020

Adam Kay on how to stay in shape in these times

It's hard to stay in shape when you're stuck indoors - but the stronger we are, the more we can resist illness. Follow these tips to stay fighting fit.

Adam Kay, The Sunday Times, 12th April 2020

West End theatres to stay closed until May 31

Comedy shows affected include Ross Noble at the London Palladium; a run of Richard Gadd's one-man show Baby Reindeer at the Ambassadors, which was also planning a run of late-night comedy shows featuring the likes of Lloyd Griffith, Suzi Ruffell and Bridget Christie; and a performance of Adam Kay's NHS stories This Is Going To Hurt at the Garrick Theatre.

Chortle, 6th April 2020

Adam Kay moves to Orion in seven-figure deal

Orion has acquired two books by Adam Kay in a "substantial" seven-figure deal, tempting the former doctor turned comedian away from Picador, the imprint that published his bestselling debut, This is Going to Hurt.

Katherine Cowdrey, The Bookseller, 12th March 2020

Adam Kay postpones live show performances over virus

Adam Kay has revealed he is postponing upcoming performances of his show This is Going to Hurt, based on his bestselling memoir, because of coronavirus concerns.

Benedicte Page, The Bookseller, 12th March 2020

Adam Kay to write a children's book

Kay's Anatomy will be published by Puffin on 15th October and is aimed at aged 8-12 years.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 6th March 2020

Review: Adam Kay - This is Going to Hurt

Review of the junior doctor-turned-comedian.

The Scotsman, 21st February 2020

Adam Kay, Bloomsbury Theatre review

Festive tales from the NHS coalface.

Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 9th December 2019

Adam Kay review

Doc-turned-comic Kay recalls Christmases spent in hospitals - with anecdotes about peanut butter, ill-used confectionery and a blast of Spandau Ballet.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 8th December 2019

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