From jumping on stage with Kanye West to gatecrashing a FIFA conference, it's safe to say London funny man Lee Nelson is full of surprises.

Simon Brodkin, known better as his on-screen persona Lee Nelson, will be visiting the Carnegie Theatre in Workington on Thursday May 4.

The acclaimed character comedian will kick off the tour in February, with a further 52 other dates around the country.

He is best known for playing cheerful character Lee Nelson.

Performing solo stand-up since 2004, he has also written for and appeared on the TV shows Al Murray's Multiple Personality Disorder in 2009, Lee Nelson's Well Good Show in 2010 and Lee Nelson's Well Funny People in 2013.

Lee has also hosted TV shows and twice appeared as a guest on Live at the Apollo and has also performed on shows including Sunday Night at the Palladium and The John Bishop Christmas Show, as well as releasing a live stand-up DVD.

Over the last two years, he has toured the country as Lee with his show Suited & Booted, his fourth sell-out nationwide stand-up tour.

Tickets will be on sale from 10am from the Carnegie box office.

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