Michael Akadiri “Work in Progress”

Artista Art Association presents The Secret Comedy Club at Brighton Fringe Festival 2022

Michael Akadiri – “Work in Progress”

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, most recently winning the Komedia New Comedy Award.

He made his TV Stand Up debut in 2021 on BBC One as part of the BBC New Comedy Awards and he stars in the latest series of ITV2s Stand Up Sketch Show. He has written and performed sketch collaborations with LadBible whilst other broadcast credits include BBC Radio 4’s Fred at the Stand, panel appearances on Times Radio and hosting on BBC Radio Kent.

Despite his success on the circuit, he also finds himself as a junior doctor on the NHS front line. How did he get here? And now he’s here, is he ready for this? Find out how this ‘sharp witted everyman’ (Chortle) traverses the challenges of everyday life and his work in the NHS.

Komedia New Comedy Award 2020 Winner

BBC New Comedy Award 2021 Regional Finalist

Chortle: “Charismatic”, “Sharp-witted everyman”, “In effortless control”.
Evening Standard: “Expect to be laughing regularly at him in the future”.

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We work tirelessly to book the best and most varied stand up comedy line-ups. We have created the most intimate, atmospheric and exciting comedy club by developing and improving the space for the precise purpose of hosting stand up comedy over the last 5 years. Come and discover why we are the most loved small comedy club in Brighton by audiences and comedians alike. Voted Best Fringe Venue 2021 in the Audience Choice Awards.

We are supported by some of the U.K.’s best and most successful stand up comedians as well as the best up and coming acts. Household names regularly drop in, to soak up the atmosphere and work on new material or practice sets for T.V. , Tours, Fringe Shows or Club Sets. Alongside our dangerously inexpensive bar, all this adds up to explaining why we have the highest rated comedy club in Brighton. on Trip Advisor and on Google Reviews, please take a look at what 100’s of people who have visited the Club and have experienced shows have to say on TripAdvisor or Google.

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Some of our reviews

Kayleigh

Posted: 02/11/2020 18:04 (GMT)

Such a cool little spot! The owner is really welcoming and the acts they had on were so good. It really captures what Brighton is about – it’s open minded, quirky and fun – I’ll definitely be back!

Jessica

Posted: 26/07/2021 20:12 (BST)

Great evening! Never been to a comedy club before so wasn’t sure what to expect but Robyn was an amazing host/mc, really funny and connected with the audience so well. The other acts were also brilliant, funny and we timed also! Will definitely return in the future!

Tamara

Posted: 21/12/2020 14:52 (GMT)

Really enjoyed our night. The venue is tiny which makes the experience more intimate, and all the comedians were genuinely funny.

Vera

Posted: 23/12/2020 18:03 (GMT)

Simply just an amazing time and amazing people 🙂 Great interactions with the audience and the host was brilliant. Super delighted and great price for the entertainment provided. Thank you so much!

Cara

Posted: 14/12/2020 13:46 (GMT)

Another great night. Great little bar and excellent comedy.

Nick

Posted: 20/07/2021 00:16 (BST)

Really enjoyable night. Loved the intimate atmosphere too.

June

Posted: 26/10/2020 14:18 (GMT)

Amazing night. The compere was awesome, made everyone feel at home and got anyone involved that wanted to be. Great acts for a super reasonable price. Everyone laughed so much. Can’t wait to come back again! Definitely the highlight from our weekend in Brighton. Steve and Michelle

Steve

Posted: 20/07/2021 10:47 (BST)

Fantastic! Brilliant service and absolutely hilarious, thank you for a lovely night !

Laura

Posted: 02/01/2021 13:20 (GMT)

Such a great night! Loved the venue and all the guys there made us feel welcome and at home. Acts were brilliant so much fun (even if we were sat at the front!!). Thanks to the host for being so fabulous, you were the highlight!! Thanks all for a fab night would definitely book again next time we’re in Brighton

Beth