Kai Samra
Writer / Performer/ Comedian
Comedy
Comedy
Award winning comedian Kai Samra has quickly risen to become one of the most exciting acts on the circuit today.
His ★★★★★ critically acclaimed, debut show ‘Underclass’ was filmed for Amazon Prime, followed by three sell-out runs at Soho Theatre and was recommended by The Guardian, The Observer and was in the list of best shows at the Edinburgh Fringe by Fest Mag. He has performed live on BBC ASIAN NETWORK and been featured on BBC3, ITV2’s STAND UP SKETCH SHOW, THE NOW SHOW and was the lead writer for the award nominated BBC Radio 4 show SKETCHTOPIA.
‘★★★★★ - It is genuinely exciting to imagine what Samra will go on to achieve...’ – Edinburgh Festivals
'★★★★★ - A star in the making' - Radio Haha
'★★★★ - Magnificent...He is going far' – Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard
★★★★ – Fest Mag
★★★★ – The List
★★★★ - Broadway World
'One of the most remarkable stand up shows we saw at this year's Edinburgh Fringe' - The British Comedy Guide
‘A hugely impressive hour...establishing himself as a future star’ - The Guardian
Television
Production | Character | Director | Company |
---|---|---|---|
BBC EDINBURGH ASIAN NETWORK COMEDY | Himself | Rumana Hoque | BBC |
THE STAND UP SKETCH SERIES | Bathroom Man | Jenny Joyce (Producer) | ITV2 |
THE STAND UP SKETCH SERIES | Various Roles | Jenny Joyce (Producer) | ITV2 |
Stage
Production | Character | Director | Company |
---|---|---|---|
BROTHERS | Himself | Birmingham Rep | |
UNDERCLASS | Himself | Soho Theatre | |
CROSSING THE LINE | Nemo | Thomas Hescott | Hampstead Theatre |
Other
Production | Character | Director | Company |
---|---|---|---|
BBC QUICKIES, WHEN YOU DON'T MEET PARENTS EXPECTATIONS | Himself | Nick Coupe | BBC3 |
BRING YOUR MUM TO WORK DAY | Matt | Jessica Lever | The Hook |
THE ONE FRIEND WHO TAKES GAMES NIGHT WAY TOO SERIOUSLY | Matt | Emma Moran | The Hook |