Following his Biggest Award in Comedy nominated debut and subsequent hit tour, multi-award-winning comedian and junior doctor Michael Akadiri arrives in Edinburgh with his sophomore show, Trust Me I’m a Daddy.

Get your mind out of the gutter - Not that sort of daddy!

He’s merely become a father.

“The supremely talented and likeable” (Metro) Michael has long juggled comedy & Medicine but now he’s thrown parenting into the mix too. Surely, something must give?!

Join this "hugely entertaining” (Chortle) comedian as he navigates the real-life obstacle course of childrearing, parenting under the ‘junior doctor gaze’ and ultimately the true sacrifices required of a daddy.

As seen on Comedy Central LIVE, ITVs Stand Up Sketch & Channel 4s Stand Up to Cancer.

As heard on Capital Xtra’s Breakfast Show, BBC Radio 4’s Loose Ends & Times Radio.

Winner - Komedia New Comedy Award

Winner - Comedian of Medicine Award, Haags Comedy Festival

NextUp Biggest Award in Comedy nominee

Featured in The Guardian’s Top 12 jokes of the Edinburgh Fringe

Featured in The Telegraph’s Top 20 jokes of the Edinburgh Fringe

Recommended to see by the Evening Standard

“Politically punchy” The Guardian

“Consistently funny” The Scotsman

“One of the most exciting new voices in comedy” I Talk Telly (4 stars)

 “If laughter is the best medicine, he’s got it covered, if not well he is a doctor”

One4Review (4 stars)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelakadiri/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/michaelakadiri

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelAkadiriComedy/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelakadiri

YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@michaelakadiricomedy

Website: https://michaelakadiri.com/

YouTube Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlbl--hurDQ

Saturday 14th September 2024

18:00 (60min)

£14

£12.50 (concession/NHS workers)

Venue Doors and Bar open up to one hour before show - Unreserved Seating - No standing - Everyone gets a seat 

Suitability: 14+ (Guideline)

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