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Getaway Comedy - Simon Brodkin

The UK’s Best Independent Comedy Club

Friday 14 Aug 2026 at 8:00 PM
Step right up and discover stand-up comedy at Holybourne Theatre, your destination for world-class comedy right here in Alton! Known for bringing the UK's best independent comedians to the stage, we guarantee an unforgettable night of side-splitting laughter. Reviewers consistently praise our "intimate experience" and "great vibe," making it the perfect setting to see top-tier talent up close. Whether you're looking for a hilarious date night or a fun evening out with friends, join us for fantastic value and prepare for a truly brilliant and funny show! Book Now

Simon Brodkin
Acclaimed character comedian and “the world’s most famous blagger” (The Daily Telegraph), Simon is now performing as himself after his hugely successful debut stand-up show 100% Simon Brodkin premiered at the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe, selling out entire run and adding extra dates. Simon will now be embarking on a nationwide tour in 2020.

Star of Britain’s Greatest Hoaxer (Channel 4) Simon hit global headlines multiple times for his high-profile stunts, including handing Theresa May a P45 during her speech at the Conservative Party Conference, showering disgraced FIFA president Sepp Blatter with bank notes, surrounding Donald Trump at the opening of his golf courses with 60 swastika-emblazoned golf balls, attaching a 25-foot sign to the side of Sir Philip Green’s super yacht, and going on Britain’s Got Talent as the ultra-orthodox Jewish rapper Steven Goldblatt – fooling Simon Cowell and the other judges to win four ‘yeses’. Britain’s Greatest Hoaxer was nominated for best Documentary at the Monte Carlo TV Festival Golden Nymph Awards 2018.

Simon’s most famous character is “comedy legend” (The Sun) Lee Nelson, writing and staring in two series of BBC Three’s ratings smash Lee Nelson’s Well Good Show and the sketch series Lee Nelson’s Well Funny People, which introduced the nation to a plethora of brilliant characters, most notably, overpaid Premier League footballer Jason Bent.

Simon has been on five national tours as Lee Nelson, each of which was extended at least twice. Simon has also taken multiple solo shows to the Edinburgh Fringe, winning the Writer’s Guild Best Newcomer Award for his debut show.

Andy Stedman
Award-Winning comedian & host Andy Stedman is one of the most popular acts on the UK comedy circuit. With a mix of jokes, comedy songs and plenty of audience interaction Andy is never afraid to indulge in some friendly back-and-forth with the crowd, creating a real party atmosphere whenever he hits the stage.

Others
To be announced

  • Attendees must be aged 14+ due to adult themes and language. Guests aged 16 and under will only be admitted with an adult.
  • Individual Tickets: £20:00 to £22:50 - plus booking fee
  • Box Office: Online sales
  • Doors open 7:15pm, for 8pm start
  • Line-ups may change at the last minute if an act has to pull out. Tickets are for the show as a whole not for any individual performer, and we cannot offer refunds for changes to line-up on club nights.

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