Blake AJ

There's something brilliantly infectious about a comedian who turns accidentally becoming middle class into comedy gold, and that's exactly what you get with Blake AJ. This dynamic performer brings the kind of good-mood energy that makes every room feel like they're in on the best secret—mixing observational brilliance with a cheeky postmodern twist that's earned him serious recognition on the UK circuit.

A 2020 Hackney Empire New Act of the Year runner-up and Chortle Hotshot Class of 2025 recipient, Blake's journey from teaching English in Vietnam to commanding stages across London has been nothing short of magnetic. Armed with a Film Studies degree and a knack for spinning everyday absurdities into laugh-out-loud moments, he's brought his sharp wit to Hot Water Comedy Club, City Comedy Club, and made his Edinburgh Fringe debut back in 2019 with the wonderfully titled "Joke Boys."

Blake's become a firm favourite on the Comedy Boat since joining the Rum Monkey family, delivering sets packed with warmth, wit, and that rare ability to make you think while you're crying with laughter. Whether he's dissecting generational property anxiety or celebrating his linguistic mixed-race status, this is comedy with heart, smarts, and an afro you won't forget.