Akmal Saleh

Biography

TOPICS: COMEDY

A seasoned comic with an ever growing profile, Akmal has toured nationally with Jimeon, Ben Elton, Steady Eddy, The Amazing Jonathon, the Umbilical Brothers and has supported Steven Wright on two of his Australian tours. Being of Arab heritage, his comedy touches on the issues such as Jesus, September 11 and hysterical looks at modern day life in Australia. He has the uncanny gift to walk on stage and instantly have the audience eating out the palm of his hand.

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TESTIMONIALS

‘The Egyptian – born Saleh has a quick wit and extremely warm persona on stage, his informal banter with the audience makes you feel immediately at ease.’

(Sacha Molitorisz, Sydney Morning Herald)

‘Saleh’s acutely observed look at life in the low-income, new Australian bracket was a hilarious delight, charmed the socks off the crowd.’

(Frank Gauntlet, Telegraph Mirror)

In 1992 Akmal wrote and starred in ‘All Aussies are Boofta’ – a comedy show which enjoyed successful runs and rave reviews at The Harold park Hotel, Parramatta Riverside Theatre and The Harbourside Brasserie in Sydney

Based in NSW, travels Australia wide (extra fees involved).