Kai Samra
- Actor and writer
Press clippings
Fringe Q&A: Kai Samra on bringing new show Native to the festival
Following a critically acclaimed debut and an Amazon comedy special, award-winning comedian Kai Samra returns to the Fringe with new show Native.
Ross Crae, The Sunday Post, 4th August 2022BBC New Comedy Awards 2022 open for entries
The BBC New Comedy Awards 2022 is now open for entries. The deadline to apply is 3rd July.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd May 2022Jordan Brookes to record his Edinburgh Comedy Award-winning show
Jordan Brookes, Jessica Fostekew, Janine Harouni, Kai Samra, Sindhu Vee, Sarah Keyworth, Catherine Bohart, Nina Conti, Desiree Burch and Kieran Hodgson are amongst those set to record stand-up specials for Soho Theatre On Demand and Amazon Prime.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd June 2021Kai Samra: Underclass at Soho Theatre review
It's been a long journey, but he's going far.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 11th June 2021Soho Theatre announces reopening programme
Soho Theatre has announced its reopening season featuring live theatre, live comedy and live cabaret.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 30th April 2021Review - Kai Samra: Underclass
It will be interesting to see what kind of show Kai creates after this, but this is a definite must-see.
Sarah Exton, Radio Ha-Ha!, 25th October 2019Kai Samra interview
Kai Samra on condensing his life into a one hour Edinburgh Fringe show.
The Sunday Post, 1st August 2019Seven questions with... Kai Samra
Kai Samra is a stand up comedian from Birmingham, who began his career in 2016. With an easy-seeming confidence on stage and a Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award under his belt, this comic is set for success.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 3rd February 2018Kai Samra wins Birmingham Comedy Festival 2017 award
Stand-up comedian Kai Samra has won the Breaking Talent Award 2017 at the Birmingham Comedy Festival.
British Comedy Guide, 7th October 2017Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent 2017 review
It's called the Breaking Talent award, and last night's winner, Kai Samra, certainly feels like he's on the brink of a breakthrough.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 7th October 2017