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Simon Brodkin
Simon Brodkin is a stand-up comedian and event entertainer known for instinctive crowd work, sold-out UK tours, and his BBC alter-ego Lee Nelson. His Screwed Up tour ran 170 dates, including three nights at Hammersmith Apollo.
Simon Brodkin is a British stand-up comedian and event entertainer known for his instinctive crowd work and the audacious public stunts that have made headlines worldwide.
A former NHS doctor, Simon left medicine in 2007 to pursue comedy full time, first finding fame as the character Lee Nelson on BBC Three. He won the Writers' Guild Award for Best Newcomer for his debut Edinburgh Fringe show and has since appeared on Live at the Apollo, The Royal Variety Performance, and Sunday Night at the Palladium.
Simon's stand-up combines fast, unscripted crowd work with extraordinary true stories drawn from his own life, including the meticulously planned pranks that earned him the nickname "the world's most famous blagger". His delivery is confident, quick-witted, and built around genuine audience interaction rather than a fixed script, giving every performance its own unpredictable energy.
Audiences booking Simon can expect a fast-paced, interactive set full of laughter and surprising turns, the same qualities that carried his Screwed Up tour through 170 dates, four extensions and three sold-out nights at Hammersmith Apollo. He brings that same energy to hosting duties and speaking slots, and is equally at home working a theatre crowd, an awards ceremony, or a corporate room.
Book Simon Brodkin for an evening of witty, spontaneous comedy that turns any room into his stage.
Topics, sessions and talks
Drawing on his own path from NHS doctor to award-winning comedian, Simon talks through the moments that took nerve, from performing to a packed Hammersmith Apollo to the stunts that put him face to face with prime ministers, football chiefs and pop stars. He brings the same crowd-reading instinct from his stand-up sets to a speaking slot, mixing fast audience interaction with stories about preparation, risk and what happens when a plan goes spectacularly wrong.
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frequently asked questions
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To book Simon Brodkin, email hello@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Simon's availability and speaking fee. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and about your audience.
Simon delivers sharp, witty performances blending social commentary with bold humour. His inventive style, engaging characters, and headline-grabbing stunts offer audiences fresh perspectives and memorable, thought-provoking entertainment.
Simon Brodkin specialises in stand-up comedy, event-hosting, after-dinner entertainment and more.
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