On the Mic

Milo Edwards is not posh. But everybody thinks he is, including members of his own Essex family. So what happened?
This is his origin story.
Milo also talks about his 2024 Edinburgh show, intriguingly titled,  How Revolting! Sorry To Offend.
Image by Joshua Peroti. Presented by Martin Walker.
Milo’s Profile and Social Media HERE
 

Ollie is 32 years old this year (aka the business end of his late-20s), and he’s starting to wonder whether the reason he hasn’t yet found a wife is because he isn’t toxic enough. So he is performing in Edinburgh in a Toxic Yurt.
This is his origin story.
He also talks about his 2024 Edinburgh show, Comedy for Toxic People (and their friends).
Image by Gabrielle Boudville. Presented by Martin Walker.
Ollie’s Profile and Social Media HERE
 

Michael Kunze is an award-winning actor, writer, director and improviser. His two-hander musical comedy Lil Saffron: Ragu to Riches, received multiple five-star reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2022. It was really rather good. 
This is his origin story.
We also hear from Michael about his 2024 Edinburgh show, Michael Kunze: Infinity Mirror.
Presented by Martin Walker.
Michael’s Profile and Social Media HERE

In 2012 Gearóid made his solo debut at the Edinburgh Festival with his show, Turbulence winning a five-star review in the process. Not a bad start.
This is his origin story.
We also talk about his 2024 Edinburgh show, Gearóid Farrelly: Gearóid Rage
Presented by Martin Walker
Gearóid’s Profile and Social Media HERE

You've probably seen actor/comedian Anna Akana in Marvel's Ant-Man, Comedy Central's Corporate, Netflix's Jupiter's Legacy or the Emmy-nominated series that she executive produced and starred in, Youth and Consequences. Or maybe you are one of her 2.9 million subscribers on YouTube.
This is her origin story.
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On the Mic is presented by Martin Walker.
https://www.onthemic.co.uk/

Alex has funny bones. He grew out of a thriving Bristol comedy scene, and in 2023 was nominated for the Best ofBrighton Fringe Comedy Award for his debut show.
This is his origin story.
We also talk about his Edinburgh Fringe show, Alex Kitson: Must I Paint You a Picture?
Presented by Martin Walker
https://www.onthemic.co.uk/

Mustafa Algiyadi is a comedian whose career spans stand up comedy, improvisation and, after pursuing a PhD in mathematics, Artificial Intelligence. Alongside English, he performs in Arabic, Italian, and German.
This is his origin story
We also talk about his show, Mustafa Algiyada: Almost Legal Alien.
Presented by Martin Walker.
https://www.onthemic.co.uk/

Comedian, author and anaesthetist, Ed Patrick, balances the stress of being a stand up with the even greater stress of being a junior doctor.
This is his origin story.
We also talk about his Edinburgh Fringe doings, including a reprise of his popular show, 'Catch Your Breath' and a short series of live recordings of his popular podcast, 'Comedians' Surgery'.
Image by Chris Cox. Presented by Martin Walker.
https://www.onthemic.co.uk/

Will Owen is a stand up comedian with an obsession. He’s a reality TV cognoscenti; a professional watcher and he can name every single winner of Strictly, The X Factor, The Masked Singer and I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here.  
This is his origin story.
We also talk about his Edinburgh Fringe show, Will Owen: Like, Nobody’s Watching.
Presented by Martin Walker
https://www.onthemic.co.uk/

The Olivier Award-winning West End hit ‘Showstopper! The Improvised Musical’ is back at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for a 15th year.
Cast members Pippa Evans and Dylan Emery share their origin stories.
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