Adam Kay is an award-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’ non-fiction book of the decade. As a live performer, Adam has sold out several West End seasons and UK tours. 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.
Stories from the NHS wards by the former junior doctor behind This is Going to Hurt.
What the National Health Service looks like from the inside, told by a former junior doctor.
Looking after health and wellbeing under pressure.
Comedy from a West End performer whose tour drew over 250,000 people.
LGBTQIA+ perspectives at work and in public life.
Adam Kay is an award-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’ non-fiction book of the decade.
As a live performer, Adam has sold out several West End seasons and UK tours. 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.
Adam’s awards for TV writing include the Writers Guild award for adapting This is Going to Hurt for the BBC and AMC. Additionally, in 2023 This is going to Hurt won Best Drama at the Broadcast awards.
He is also a columnist for the Sunday Times, and a proud patron of The Lullaby Trust and The Laura Hyde Foundation.
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Adam speaks on healthcare and the NHS, health and wellbeing, and comedy and entertainment, drawing on his years as a junior doctor and the books that followed. This is Going to Hurt spent over a year at number one in the Sunday Times bestseller list, was translated into 37 languages and sold over three million copies.
Adam Kay utilizes humor as a key element in addressing sensitive or challenging subjects. His comedic approach allows him to engage audiences while discussing topics that may be serious or emotionally charged.
Adam Kay has the ability to tailor his talks for different types of events or audiences. Whether it's a corporate event, private gathering, or another setting, he can adapt his content to suit the specific context and preferences of the audience.
Yes. His material comes straight from his years as a junior doctor, which is where This is Going to Hurt came from, and he performs it as a stand-up would: he has sold out several West End seasons and UK tours.
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Award-Winning Author | TV Writer | Comedian | Former Junior Doctor
