Michael Kunze

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Michael Kunze is an award-winning actor, writer, director and improviser. His debut solo show, the musical comedy “Lil Saffron: Ragu to Riches”, received multiple five star reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2022, and transferred to the Pleasance and Soho Theatres in London.


He co-founded the company Blue Heart Theatre, and directed their OffComm winning “Exile”, which ran at the Southwark Playhouse, the Kings Head Theatre, and the Lion and Unicorn. As an improviser, he performs regularly around the UK with fringe sellouts CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation, Film Club, Track 96, Michelle, and Blueberry.

Awards:

2023 Leicester Comedy Award for "Crime Scene Improvisation"

2021 OffComm Award for "Exile"

2019 Best New Troupe from the Phoenix Remix for "Blueberry"

"A near perfect hour of unbridled fun."

  • Ed Fringe Review

“Michael Kunze is a comedy master.”

  • ReviewsHub