Emmanuel Sonubi and Friends

As seen on Live at the Apollo, Qi, Have I Got News for You! and so much more, Enfield's very own Sonubi brings a couple of very funny mates to entertain you and make your ribs hurt! Emmanuel Sonubi: Host and Headliner Acts: Omar Badawy & Michelle Shaughnessy Omar Badawy Originally from Egypt, Omar started stand up in 2019 and, in his first year (global pandemic), went on to win the prestigious ‘So You Think You’re Funny’ award at the Edinburgh Fringe. He talks about his encounters with strange school friends, football fans and EDL badge wearing bouncers, providing unique insight from a childhood moving from Egypt to Wales to Cambridge. “Omar Badawy is already a consummate pro. The slick routine boasts distinctive jokes and is delivered with a winning poise and calmness.” Steve Bennett, Chortle. Michelle Shaughnessy Originally based in Toronto Michelle Shaughnessy fast made a name for herself across North America. She’s had numerous appearances on television and her debut album “You Know What You Did” hit number one on the iTunes comedy charts. Her sophomore album “Botoxic” received a coveted 5 star review from Toronto’s NOW Magazine. In 2017 she was a finalist in Canada’s “Top Comic” competition and her audition video has since went viral, with 5 million views and climbing. In 2018 her original scripted pilot was a finalist in Just For Laughs Stand Up and Pitch” sitcom contest. Michelle is also an accomplished writer and actor with credits that span commercial, variety, scripted and unscripted television. Her acting work has been featured on Hulu, Amazon Prime and Netflix. Newly based in London Michelle is becoming a fan favourite all over the UK. She appeared at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2022. Her show “Be Your Own Daddy” was directed by Adam Hills. The Scotsman called it a “winning debut”. “Star Quality…” The List “Charismatic and relatable….comedy gold.” Entertainment Now “Winning debut..” The Scotsman Edinburgh festival 2022