Comedy

Emmanuel Sonubi

Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham, Thurs 27 April; Katie Fitzgerald’s, Stourbridge, Thurs 28 September guy.

Emmanuel Sonubi is clambering up comedy’s greasy pole at spectacular speed and looks set to achieve big things in the coming years.

An Edinburgh Comedy Award 2022 nominee in the category of best newcomer, Emmanuel scored a major hit in the Scottish capital with his now-touring show, Emancipated. Topics he covers in the show include his time spent as a doorman at some of London’s scariest clubs, his career in musical theatre, and his life as a parent to two young children.

The fast-rising funnyman from Columbus, Ohio - who was formerly in a relationship with British actress Kate Beckinsale - is stopping off in Birmingham as part of a whistle-stop visit to the UK.

Kane Brown

The Glee Club, Birmingham, Sun 9 April; Newhampton Arts Centre, Wolverhampton, Sat 13 May; The Glee Club, Birmingham, Sun 28 May; Belgrade Theatre, Coventry, Fri 23 June Parenthood, family life, relationships and British culture are among the subjects to which Kane Brown regularly returns during his live shows.

The one-time direct-sales executive kickstarted his current career back in 2006 when he enrolled in a two-week course in standup-comedy, since which time he’s honed his rib-tickling talents to excellent effect. Kane visits the Midlands this month with his acclaimed show, Don’t Listen To Me, I Chat Sh*t.