Laugh with Michael Akadiri in Brighton

Michael Akadiri started his career in comedy after a medical school friend called him funny, and he has since built a reputation on the UK circuit.

What is the show about? The show, Don’t Call Me Uncle!, follows Akadiri as he contests being called "uncle" in public despite being in his early 30s, and explores the difference between perception and reality with his sharp-wit and politically punchy anecdotes.

Who is behind the show? Michael Akadiri is a multi-award-winning comedian and resident junior doctor, who has appeared on Comedy Central LIVE, ITV2's Stand Up Sketch Show, and Channel 4’s Stand Up to Cancer, and has provided tour support for Jason Manford.

Why is it worth going? With his unique blend of personal storytelling and observations on identity, perception, and everyday life, Akadiri's show is sure to keep the laughs flowing, and tickets are on sale with the button beside the article, for his performance at Komedia Brighton, Brighton, on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, until Saturday, 6 March 2027.