SIMON BRODKIN LEE NELSON
Britain`s Greatest Hoaxer
SIMON BRODKIN
also known as LEE NELSON
Named “the world’s most famous blagger” by The Daily Telegraph, unnameable prankster and acclaimed character comedian Simon Brodkin has hit global headlines multiple times for his high-profile stunts. Most famously he handed Prime Minister Theresa May a P45 form during her keynote speech at the Conservative Party Conference and showered disgraced FIFA president Sepp Blatter with hundreds of dollar bills in bribe payments “for the North Korea 2026 World Cup bid”. Of his many characters, Simon is best known for his irrepressible, south London wide boy Lee Nelson.“This is satire so sharp you could slash a tyre with it”The Daily Telegraph“As comic inventions go, Simon Brodkin’s south London council estate geezer Lee Nelson is up with the best.”The Daily Telegraph “Comedy legend”The Sun “The guy has a gift” The Washington Post “Never less than ingenious”The Times “The hottest creation since Ali G and Vicky Pollard.”The Daily Mirror
KATE SHORTT
highly entertaining
musical comedian
KATE SHORTT
CELLIST VOCALIST COMEDIENNE Kate Shortt is a freelance cellist, vocalist and workshop leader. Her work takes her through varying genres, including Portuegese fado, Classical, Jazz, Theatre, Rock and Contemporary. Work with pop artists include Gary Kemp of Spandeau Ballet, Take That and Simon Le Bon. In the contemporary theatre world she has performed and toured with composer Jocelyn Pook . Amongst her work as a session player and collaborator in varying projects, Kate has played and toured regularly with the jazz singer Christine Tobin’s band and with guitarist Phil Robson. She performs with pianist Liam Noble and poet Penny Rimbaud as a free improviser ‘… her fierce avant-garde romaticism puts her in a class of her own…’ Kate’s one woman show ‘Shortt and Sweett’ was born in London Islington at the Kings Head Theatre in 1991 and consists of original songs, impressions and comedy. It has since graced the cabaret/comedy scene in London, Austria, Edinburgh and more. ‘…she twists the dials of our genre sensitive mind, hopping from station to station like a pre – digital radio sliding in and out of wave bands…’ Alban Low – The Art Of Jazz. Her album of original songs with piano/vocals ‘Something To Tell You’ (2006) depicts life, love, and the bits in-between. (cd baby/itunes /Amazon)
‘…Emotionally rich songs, thoughtful harmonies, and heartfelt reflections on life’ (M.U. Magazine)
‘… A remarkable Cellist…’ John Fordham (The Guardian)
‘… Wild cellist with wide ranging vocals…’ – The stage
‘… Very funny polished act and a wonderful elastic face…’ – London Live Radio
FRASER GIBSON
exciting comedian from New Zealand
FRASER GIBSON
SORABH PANT
top Indian hilarious comedian
SORABH PANT
HANNAH FAIRWEATHER
charming funny
HANNAH FAIRWEATHER
SERINE AYARI
visiting comedian from Belgium
Serine Ayari
Serine started doing stand up in Spring 2018 and has had the privilege to perform in prestigious venues like the Bourla Schouwburg in Antwerp, open for Andrew Schulz in a sold-out show in Amsterdam and most recently was part of the New Talents of Gotham Comedy Club in New York
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Venue:
Start time:
20.30
Doors open:
19.30