Radio host and seasoned comic with an ever growing profile, Akmal Saleh has toured nationally with Jimeoin, 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, Akmal Saleh's 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.

In 1992 Akmal Saleh 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.

His show HOOT enjoyed a successful run at the 1996 Adelaide Fringe and Melbourne Comedy Festivals and was subsequently invited to appear at the Gided Balloon in the 1996 Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Saleh Akmal's show Gullible premiered at the 2004 Melbourne International Comedy Festival with every show a sell-out.

What Media says?...

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

An explosion of laughter and entertainment ... set to revive your interest in Sydney's Comedy scene.
KATRINA CREER, TELEGRAPH MIRROR

The pace of skits is furious and the element of surprise great as all performers unveil their individual strengths.
SUZANNE MOSTYN, SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

Sydney comedian Akmal Saleh stole the show with his rapid blast of outrageous lines receiving the most applause of the night.
PATRICK McDONALD, ADELAIDE ADVERTISER (FESTIVAL GALA NIGHT)

No one wanted the show to stop because not only was Saleh funny, he seem to own the stage ... deserves his own TV Show or Sitcom.
LENNY ANN LOW, SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

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