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Adam Kay

Bring laughter and insight to your event with Adam Kay, speaker, bestselling author, and highly acclaimed comedian.

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Adam Kay's biography

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  • Bestselling author of "This is Going to Hurt"
  • BAFTA and Writers Guild award-winning TV writer
  • Former NHS Junior Doctor
Adam Kay is a BAFTA-winning author, TV writer, comedian, and former junior doctor. His first book, This is Going to Hurt, spent over a year at number one in the Sunday Times bestseller list, was translated into 37 languages, won numerous awards, and sold over three million copies. He is also one of the country’s bestselling children’s authors, with titles including Kay’s Anatomy, the fastest-selling kids' nonfiction book of the decade. Adam’s numerous accolades for TV writing include a BAFTA award, a Writers Guild award, and a Broadcast award for his BBC/AMC adaptation of This is Going to Hurt. Adam has sold out several West End seasons and UK tours as a live performer. His tour of This is Going to Hurt was attended by over 250,000 people. He has innumerable TV credits, and his unique stories from the wards have made him one of the UK’s most in-demand performers for corporate and private events. His latest show, Undoctored, was the biggest-selling show of the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe and was followed by a sell-out West End season. It will be touring throughout 2024.

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Undoctored
Adam Kay is a BAFTA-winning, multi-million-selling former doctor. Undoctored follows on from This is Going to Hurt, and his unique tales of life on and off the wards leave audiences laughing and crying.

Why we recommend booking Adam

Adam brings a unique blend of humour, heartfelt storytelling, and invaluable insights from his diverse career as a former junior doctor turned bestselling author and BAFTA-winning TV writer. His ability to captivate and engage audiences with stories from the medical front lines, combined with his success in literature and television, offers a rare and inspiring perspective on resilience, creativity, and the importance of empathy in any profession.

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Testimonials

Adam was an absolute pleasure to deal with, was on time and delivered very well.

The Property Academy

Hilarious and heartbreaking.

The Times

Painfully funny.

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What topics does Adam Kay specialise in?
Adam Kay specialises in stand-up comedy, event-hosting, after-dinner entertainment and more.
What is Adam Kay's stage presence like?
Adam delivers with wit and insight, blending humour and real-life experience. His engaging style connects with audiences, making complex topics accessible and memorable in both live and broadcast settings.
How can I book Adam Kay for my next event?
Email adam.kay@getapeptalk.com or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience. As speaker agents, PepTalk can secure Adam Kay for commercial and corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity brand endorsements & partnerships, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Adam Kay's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. Please note, for media interviews, autographs, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Adam Kay directly.
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