OUTSIDE THE BOX COMEDY CLUB - 6TH FEBRUARY - STOCKPORT GARRICK

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MICHAEL AKIDIRI - Michael’s natural charm and cheeky, observational style has already seen him make an impact on the UK comedy scene. He’s the inaugural winner of the Komedia New Comedy Award and starred in the London finals of the BBC New Comedy Awards in 2021 (BBC Three).
Michael’s burgeoning TV Career has seen him feature on the latest series Comedy Central LIVE (Comedy Central), The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2) and the aforementioned BBC Comedy Awards (BBC Three). He has collaborated with Channel 4, appearing in their Jokes Only series on their Facebook & TikTok channels. Michael has also written and performed original sketch content in partnership with LadBible UK.
His radio credits include the Capital Xtra’s Breakfast Show, BBC Radio 4’s Loose Ends, BBC Radio 4 Extra’s Comedy Club and stand-up on Radio 4’s Fred at the Stand.
As well as performing comedy, Michael works as a junior 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 (Times Radio).
Michael’s 2022 Edinburgh Fringe debut was success, with his show ‘No Scrubs’ selling out the run and culminated in a nomination for NextUp’s Biggest Award in Comedy. The subsequent UK tour in early 2023 was a hit and the critically acclaimed show is now available to view as a special on Michael’s YouTube channel.

KEVIN FINN - a multi-talented comedian known for his high-energy performances. Born and raised in Ontario, Canada. His charm attracts audiences from all over the globe through his captivating story telling, impeccable dialects, and precise regional accents. Growing up with his parents immigrating to Canada from England & Ireland, Kevin has sold out theatres across the country and has amassed a large and loyal online following. His relatability and cheeky comedic timing create a perfect storm. Kevin reached the live finals of Britain’s Got Talent in 2024 and has appeared in Coronation Street. He has also supported Peter Kaye on tour.

JACK WOOD - An energetic, observational comedian and national radio presenter on stations such as Radio X, Kerrang! radio, The Hits, Jack is used to performing to 200+ audiences as well as presenting on screen for companies like Samsung, Deliveroo, Pure Audio, and The Manc. He hosted a show sponsored by Twitch for the music label scruff of the neck that had over 1 millions viewers Regularly creates own original viral content

MC HATTY PRESTON - Hatty Preston is a London-born, Chicago-built comedian and actress.
She has opened for US and UK comics including Theo Von, Chris DiStefano, Jessica Kirson and Jack Whitehall.
Across the US she has performed at major venues including The New York Comedy Club and The Stand in New York, and her home club, Laugh Factory in Chicago.
In London she founded and hosted the popular comedy night ‘The Big Fizz’ in Notting Hill. She is also a producer and host of the London chapter of Don’t Tell Comedy.
As an actress, Hatty is best known for playing Princess Maribel in Lionsgate’s The Royals and for originating the role of Minty in Jennifer Saunders’s ‘Viva Forever!’ in London’s West End. She has had guest roles on Call The Midwife (BBC One) and Cuckoo (Netflix/BBC Three).

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