Mike started performing stand-up comedy in July 2011. He reached the semi-finals of both So You Think You’re Funnyin 2012 and The Leicester Square New Comedian of theYear Competition in 2013.
In August 2013, Mike teamed up with Joe Foster and Adam Race to present JAM Comedy, a triple-header stand-up show at the Edinburgh Fringe. The show had a limited run but was nevertheless a great success.