Emmanuel Sonubi is bringing his Emancipated Tour to Southampton for a night of comedy on Thursday, June 8th
In a relatively short period, Emmanuel Sonubi has become recognised as a comedian to watch!
This native of North London was recently seen closing BBC Live at the Apollo and it seems he will be achieving even more in the next few years.
Through his Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated show, audiences have gleaned insight into Emmanuel Sonubi’s life, such as his position as the lone boy among five older sisters.
It is evident that looks can be deceiving when considering what made him become who he is today.
With Emmanuel Sonubi’s entertaining anecdotes, “Emancipated” delves into the past of this doorman who worked at some of London’s roughest clubs, as well as his theatre career and parental duties. This narrative helps us view how such experiences formed his outlook on life in the present.
“The bloke has got funny bones. He’s incredibly likeable despite looking like he could snap you in two”
Romesh Ranganathan
“Emmanuel is so incredibly funny, and I’m not just saying that because I’m scared of him”
Joel Dommett
Russell Kane
Comedian Emmanuel Sonubi on TV and Radio
Emmanuel Sonubi had his first television appearance on Comedy Central UK and was recently featured on The John Bishop Show for ITV1, The Stand Up Sketch Show on ITV2 and Comedy Central Live on Comedy Central, Sorry I Didn’t Knowon ITV.
As well as numerous BBC Radio programs such as The Now Show, The Likely Dads and the Edinburgh Fringe Award: Nominees show.
“Sonubi is a distinctive, classily polished act. His ascendancy appears assured” – The Scotsman
“Big laughs, engaging tales, you’re seduced by the easy authority of his storytelling” – The Guardian
“There’s no denying Sonubi his impeccable craft. If he’s shooting for a BBC One primetime slot, this is bang on target” – The List
“The bloke has got funny bones” – Romesh Ranganathan
