Last night at The Comedy Cow, Kevin Daniel kicked things off as MC, warming up the herd and keeping the evening tight, Michael Akadiri kept the jokes coming fast and Kayleigh Jones served up laugh-out-loud musical mayhem. Then the headline act, the udderly phenomenal Spencer Jones, took to the stage – brilliantly offbeat, wildly inventive and hilariously unpredictable, leaving the audience in stitches from first giggle to last laugh.
MC - Kevin Daniel
Scottish comedian Kevin Daniel was a superb MC last night, taking firm yet friendly control of the room from the get go without ever feeling heavy handed.
An award-winning comic, his commanding stage presence, relatable storytelling and beautifully crafted jokes keep audiences hooked. Regularly seen at clubs including The Stand, Glee Club and Just The Tonic, he also won the Silver Stand Up competition at the Leicester Comedy Festival in 2024.
We’ve seen him before and we’d see him again in a heartbeat. His LIFE LESSONS – Stop Sharing and the art of How Are You – turn everyday habits into complete hilarity. An exuberant, energetic comic and king of leading the applause, Kevin builds a brilliant audience connection, even joking about ditching lovely Marydoll for a night in Milton Keynes with us and reminding us he’s apparently a superb driver, with no fewer than seven expert courses under his (seat)belt… speed awareness courses, admittedly.
A very warm, hugely likeable chap you’d happily invite round for dinner… just don’t leave Marydoll at home!
Kayleigh Jones
Winner of the Spirit of the Fringe Award and nominated for Best Newcomer at the ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2025, Kayleigh Jones is a writer and performer rapidly making her mark. A 2022 finalist in the Musical Comedy Awards, she has since played venues including The Comedy Store, The Glee Club and Bloomsbury Theatre, showcasing a seamless blend of storytelling, musical comedy and warm, authentic humour.
We particularly loved The Menstrual Song, Pedantic and The Independent Man – all brilliantly real, wildly catchy and properly funny. The Shakira-style singalong had the room in stitches and for the pedants among us, that song literally pushed our buttons. Meanwhile, The Naked Attraction Game may well be leaving the venue with a few audience members!
Packed with big laughs, slick songs and easy audience rapport, this is confident, joyful musical comedy that never feels overworked.
Michael Akadiri
Michael Akadiri – aka The Comedy Doc – was instantly likeable, stepping on stage with the easy charm of someone you’d happily trust with both your funny bone and your medical notes.
Currently on sabbatical from surgical training with the National Health Service, his fast rising status is clear as he chats about aging angst, the dread of being called “Uncle,” and the gap between who we think we are and who life quietly turns us into.
His growing TV credits, including Comedy Central Live, The Stand Up Sketch Show and Stand Up to Cancer, are thoroughly deserved.
The set is lifted further by how physical and expressive he is, throwing his whole body into stories about “miracle” children, his wife’s duck phobia, and the moment he had to dip into the GCSE drama bag in a properly ducking awkward situation. His deep mistrust of dogs – particularly The Grey Dog – brought the house down. Comedically speaking, he’s in excellent condition; we’d happily put ourselves in his very capable hands anytime.
He’ll embark on his third tour across the UK & Ireland with Don’t Call Me Uncle! In 2026/27
HEADLINER - Spencer Jones
If comedy had a crown, Spencer Jones would be wearing it, though probably made from a dodgy off-licence bag fashioned into an Elvis quiff.
That Actually Happened !
A comedian, actor and writer of surreal, madcap brilliance, Spencer has twice been nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Award and has picked up multiple BAFTA nods along the way.
His BBC Comedy Short, The Mind of Herbert Clunkerdunk, which he not only wrote but also starred in and composed the music for, was a triumph of inventive silliness, earning a BAFTA nomination for Best Short Form Programme. The success led to a full BBC Two series in 2019, swiftly followed by a second series in 2022. Critics were unanimous: ”It’s an insanely funny piece of work.” ★★★★★ – Chortle.
Spencer’s live performance is just as extraordinary. His comedy fuses character work, music, prop wizardry, loop pedals and visual gags into a singularly chaotic spectacle. You name it, does it.
The “Is It A Rescue?” dog skit left audiences in stitches as Spencer wandered into the crowd, coaxing Stephen to do the poo-poo, a moment of mischievous genius that had everyone howling.
In What I Did On My Holidays, he escalates dark humour to delicious heights – nut allergies, hospital escapades, daddy’s new voice… ( and so much more that I can’t write about without being censored, genuinely, you need to see this stuff ) topped off with a ludicrously oversized head prop that adds layers of brilliantly absurd comedy.
Then there’s “The Man With Three Pints” – a simple, idiotic, yet dazzlingly imaginative character – we all know that bloke!
Spencer is a master of the props, mimicry and physical comedy, conjuring imaginary soup sharing and turning the mundane into moments of outrageous hilarity.
“Can I Taste Your Soup?” had the audience clamouring for a taste of the crazy.
To see Spencer Jones perform is to witness chaotic creativity distilled into pure, unrelenting entertainment. Musical mayhem, skits, gags and buffoonery collide in a performance that is messy, unpredictable and utterly captivating. Total genius
Check out all the upcoming shows from The Comedy Cow at www.thecomedycow.co.uk and on all their social pages. There’s something for everyone in the dairy diary.
Reviewed by Karen
I’m a proud MK resident of over 46 years watching it grow from a new town to a bustling business, social and cultural city.
I work in the NHS and enjoy an eclectic social life exploring everything Milton Keynes has in the diary.
