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Potts Comedy and The Waverley brings you:WAVES OF LAUGHTER!!!!
MICHAEL AKADIRI
Michael Akadiri is a fast rising multi award winning comedian. His natural charm and cheeky, observational style has already seen him make an impact on the UK comedy scene.
Michael’s burgeoning TV Career has seen him feature on Comedy Central LIVE (Comedy Central), The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2) and Channel 4’s Stand Up to Cancer.
His radio credits include the Capital Xtra’s Breakfast Show, BBC Radio 4’s Loose Ends, BBC Radio 4 Extra’s Comedy Cluband stand-up on Radio 4’s Fred at the Stand.
In the social media space, he has collaborated with Channel 4 (Jokes Only), Ladbible UK (NewFade prank), Project Giving Back (Chelsea Flower Show, 2024) & SMARTY Mobile (2025).
As well as performing comedy, Michael works as a resident doctor in the NHS and is currently on a sabbatical from his surgical training. His medical background means he’s also in demand as a health commentator, appearing both on TV (BBC Two’s Newsnight), radio (LBC & Times Radio) & print (The Guardian’s opinion column).
Michael’s 2022 Edinburgh Fringe debut was a huge success, his show ‘No Scrubs’ sold out it’s run and culminated in a nomination for the Biggest Award in Comedy. His sophomore follow up, Trust Me, I’m a Daddy toured the UK successfully across 2024/5.
Michael can be seen live, performing at festivals such as Latitude, Hay, Reading & Green Man or the top comedy clubs in the country not limited to the Comedy Store, Glee Club and Komedia. He’s also a well sought after corporate act, whether performing or hosting and his previous clients include Apple UK, Spotify UK & NHS England.
He’ll embark on his third tour across the UK & Ireland with Don’t Call Me Uncle! In 2026/27.
Opener: SAMANTHA DAY
AWARDS
Funny Women Stage Award - Finalist (2025)
Leicester Comedy Festival Silver Stand Up Award - Winner (2025)
British Comedy Guide Pro Award - Finalist (2024)
Not So New Comedian of the Year - Finalist (2024)
British Comedian of the Year - SemiFinalist (2024)
Amused Moose Award, Edingburgh Fringe - Shortlisted (2023)
Comedy Store King Gong - Winner (2022)
New Comedian of the Year, Southport Comedy Festival - Winner (2022)
New Comedian of the Year, Leicester Square Theatre - Finalist (2022)
Best New Act, Bath Comedy Festival - Finalist (2022)
Full Frontal Glorious Comedy Award - Finalist (2022)
Stand Up for Cider - Finalist (2021)
Manfords New Act of the Year - Semi-Finalist (2020)
Not So New Comedian of the Year - Semi-Finalist (2019)
Best New Act, Bath Comedy Festival - Semi-Finalist (2019)
PLUS SUPPORT
Your MC will be POTTS himself!
Tickets £15 in advance! (£17 OTD)
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1/3 tickets already sold, and this is the last one until September 2026!
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Event Venue
The Waverley - Bognor Regis, Marine Drive West,Bognor Regis, United Kingdom
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