Michael Odewale

Emmy nominated & BAFTA winning Writer / Performer, Michael Odewale has fast gained recognition for his distinctive comic style.

A fresh and unfiltered voice known for delivering sharp and beautifully executed content, his debut show #BlackBearsMatter won Best Show at both the 2019 Leicester Comedy Festivals and achieved critical acclaim at the Edinburgh Fringe 2019, earning him a nomination for Best Newcomer in the Dave Edinburgh Comedy Awards.

In 2022 he released his first stand up special Michael Odewale: Live at Soho Theatre for Amazon Prime and has since gone on to work on a host of shows including Dreaming Whilst Black (BBC), Cunk on Earth (BBC), Death to 2022 (Netflix) and Ben Elton’s Friday Night Live (C4).

His impressive performance credits include Live at The Apollo (BBC), Friday Night Live (C4) and Live from The Moth Club (Dave).

In 2025 Michael was selected for the British Comedy Guide New Big Thing Award, won Best Headliner at the Chortle Awards and was nominated for an Emmy Award in the category of Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special for his work on Cunk On Life.

Michael Odewale will be performing at the Chelsea Arts Festival Comedy Gala at Cadogan Hall.