Mancunian comedian Mike Newall has been taken ill while on holiday in Wales. He was rushed to hospital with a brain haemorrhage.

 

A crowdfunder has been set up by promoter Peter Vincent who writes: "It’s obviously a serious condition, but he’s in good hands and we’re all wishing him a speedy recovery. Mike’s going to be out of action and unable to work for a good while, so lets take some of the financial pressure off him and his family. Anything you can put in will help, and please share this on your socials so we can reach as many people as possible.

 

There is, however, some encouraging news. After various scans, Mike has confirmed that they’ve found 17 brain cells. Here’s hoping he’ll talk a bit faster after all this is over.

 

Seriously though, let’s get behind Mike, his family and show him how much the comedy community cares. Give him 10 points."

 

Mike Newall's wife Neek added an update on Instagram: "Mike suddenly became seriously ill. We called an ambulance, but it was quicker for me to drive him 40 minutes to the nearest hospital, all while my brave, funny man battled the most unbearable pain. He was quickly blue-lighted to a specialist hospital in Liverpool after scans showed a brain haemorrhage.

We were told to prepare for the worst, and so began the most agonising night of our lives. Thankfully, the bleed stopped.

Even in the face of the worst, he remained so calm and positive. I’m so relieved to say that things have improved. His pain is being managed, his stats are improving every day and he is doing amazingly well.

He still has a long road of recovery ahead, and there are risks the doctors are continuing to monitor round the clock over the next couple of weeks, so we’re taking everything one day at a time. But we’re feeling so much more hopeful today and just praying that he continues to make progress and makes a full recovery.

We honestly can’t thank everyone enough for the prayers, messages, calls, love and support. We’ve been completely overwhelmed by everyone’s kindness. It has meant the absolute world to us. Friends and family are everything. As for the comedy community - I’ve been in tears all day at your generosity. Testament to what a incredible guy Mike is.

One day at a time."

 

Newall is a regular on the comedy circuit, particularly in the north-west. In 2020 he appeared on Britain's Got Talent and was a hit with the judges.