Michael Akadiri
- Stand-up comedian
Press clippings
Michael Akadiri: The Essex doctor who saves people by day and makes them laugh by night
Essex-based Michael Akadiri says you need a "brilliant poker face" to work in hospitals.
Ellis Whitehouse, Essex Live, 19th October 2024Michael Akadiri to tour Trust Me, I'm A Daddy
Comedian and junior doctor Michael Akadiri has announced his second tour, Trust Me, I'm A Daddy
British Comedy Guide, 8th April 2024Michael Akadiri: No Scrubs review
A doctor himself, the stand-up delivers breezy tales along with on-the-nose points on how black medics are viewed.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 30th March 2023Channel 4's Jokes Only A ... Can Tell back with immigrants & NHS staff
Channel 4 has ordered an expanded second series of its diverse stand-up showcase Jokes Only A ... Can Tell, featuring immigrants, NHS workers, the neurodivergent, Muslim, Indian, Scottish and Northern Irish comedians.
British Comedy Guide, 18th March 2023Komedia New Comedy Award final 2023 review
There are so many new comedy competitions now that it can be easy to take them for granted. But the genuine delight on Sam Williams's face after being crowned the Komedia's New Act Of The Year in Brighton last night shows how much some of the more prestigious titles can mean.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 16th February 2023How comedy was a hobby that got out of control for Michael Akadiri
We've all heard stories about what it's like to work for the NHS, but junior doctor and fast-rising stand-up Michael Akadiri takes it one step further by adding a darkly comedic spin to his experiences.
Adrian Peel, Cambridge Independent, 18th January 2023Comedy Central Live Series 2 line-up revealed
Comedy Central Live, the online stand-up series, is to return for a second series from Monday 9th January. The list of 40 comedians involved has now been revealed.
British Comedy Guide, 5th January 2023Did you hear the one about the doctor who went into stand-up? Meet the medics who love to make you laugh
Whether it's for light relief from a stressful day job or to make a political point, a surprising number of doctors are swapping the stethoscope for the microphone.
Elle Hunt, The Observer, 11th December 2022Michael Akadiri Interview
Michael Akadiri: 'The audience tells you where the line is. You can decide whether or not to step over it'.
Archie Brydon, WhyNow, 24th August 2022From time machines to threesomes: 12 of the funniest jokes from the Edinburgh Fringe
With the fabled comedy showcase running until the end of August, we whittled down gags galore from this year's standups to pick a dozen of our favourites.
The Guardian, 16th August 2022