Michael McIntyre

Michael McIntyre

Date of birth: 21-02-1976
The son of comedy scriptwriter Ray Cameron - who co-wrote Kenny Everett's TV shows with Barry Cryer, Michael McIntyre's first stand-up success came at the 2003 Edinburgh Festival, where he was nominated for the Perrier best newcomer award. He returned to the festival in 2004, 2006 and 2007.

In 2006, he made his debut at the Kilkenny comedy festival, returning the following year when he also added Montreal's Just For Laughs festival to his CV. In 2007 he was nominated for the Chortle Award for best headliner – a title he won in 2008.

He is a regular face on panel shows and on stand-up shows on both TV and radio, including the Comedy Store and The World Stands Up on Paramount and 4 Stands Up on Radio 4 in 2007/8, which he hosted.

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Michael McIntyre cancels gig because of kidney stones

Comic undergoing surgery

Michael McIntyre has cancelled a gig because he is undergoing an operation to remove kidney stones.

The comic was due play the Mayflower Theatre in Southampton tomorrow as part of his Macnificent tour.

However his agents Off The Kerb have told fans he has had to pull the show.

Writing on X, they said: ‘We regret to inform customers that Michael McIntyre will be unable to perform on Monday 4 March at the Mayflower Theatre in Southampton. Unfortunately, Michael has had an operation to remove kidney stones.

‘The show will be rescheduled to a later date which will be announced shortly. Tickets will remain valid for the new date. If you are unable to make the new date you will be entitled to a refund. We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused.’

Kidney stones affect more  than 1 in 10 people. They can be extremely painful, and can lead to kidney infections or the kidney not working properly if left untreated.

The NHS says: ‘Most kidney stones are small enough to be passed in your pee, and it may be possible to treat the symptoms at home with medication. Larger stones may need to be broken up or removed with surgery.’

That can be ultrasound to break them up or an instrument inserted in the urethra or via a small incision in the back, under general anaesthetic.

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Published: 3 Mar 2024

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