Michael Akadiri
- Stand-up comedian
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From 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 2022Fringe: The doctors having a laugh about the NHS
With regular stories about delays and staffing shortages in the news, it may not seem that there's much to laugh about in the NHS. But a number of doctors are hoping laughter can be the best medicine with their own stand-up comedy shows at this year's Edinburgh Fringe.
Ian Youngs, BBC, 13th August 2022Underbelly reveals all-star line up for Big Brain Tumour Benefit
Underbelly has announced the line-up for its fourth Big Brain Tumour Benefit in its biggest venue at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, McEwan Hall.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 10th August 2022Fringe 2022: Six debut comics set to make a splash this year
For those heading to the Fringe, here are six newcomers not to miss.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 8th August 2022Are 'woke mobs' killing comedy? You must be joking, say top Fringe comedians
Every week there's some new claim that comedy is being ruined by 'woke' mobs out to destroy freedom of speech. Is that really true?
Neil Mackay, The Herald, 7th August 2022Comedy newbie Q&A: Michael Akadiri
Having a good old go at the Q&A today is Michael Akadiri.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 3rd August 2022Medic! Ten Edinburgh Fringe shows from healthcare professionals
Is laughter the best medicine? Or is it drugs?
Chortle, 26th July 2022The 20 best jokes and funniest one-liners from the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Stand-up comedians share their funniest gags ahead of the 2022 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
The Telegraph, 25th July 2022Michael Akadiri interview
My name is Michael Akadiri and I'm a born and bred Londoner who lives a double life as junior doctor and a comedian.
Phoenix Remix, 23rd July 2022I talk to Michael Akadiri
"I feel like a fraud sometimes. On my socials, I call myself a comedian, but once I've done an Edinburgh hour, that's when I can say I'm a comedian."
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 18th July 2022