Simonsen has performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe since 2009. As well as his Newcomer Award, his show “Champions” received positive reviews, he supported Simon Amstell on his UK tour in 2012 and 2015 and appeared on Russell Howard’s Good News in 2012. In 2019 he performed on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Simonsen has won and been nominated for awards both in Norway and the UK including Chortle Best Newcomer, Best Comedian at Comedy Fight Club and the So You Think You’re Funny competition.
Since 2014, he has had a recurring role in Vic and Bob’s BBC sitcom House of Fools as Erik
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Top Secret Comedy Club New York is a premier destination for live stand-up comedy in the heart of Manhattan, bringing the raw energy and underground spirit of New York City’s comedy scene to the East Village. Known as a true comedy cellar for discovering both rising talent and world famous acts, Top Secret Comedy Club NYC delivers world-class live stand-up comedy every night of the week.
With an intimate room, electric crowds, and a reputation for surprise celebrity drop-ins, the club has quickly become one of the top-rated comedy clubs in New York City. Audiences can expect sharp, unfiltered stand-up from comedians who perform on the biggest stages in NYC and beyond.
Whether you’re an East Village local or visiting Manhattan, Top Secret Comedy Club is the go-to spot for the best stand-up comedy in NYC, where tomorrow’s stars and today’s legends share the same stage.
