Essex-born ex-soldier turned comedian Pat Smith has swapped barracks for the stage, armed with a sharp wit and a cheeky grin. A man clearly drawn to careers where avoiding bombs is key, Pat has made waves in comedy since stepping up to the mic. He’s racked up wins at top competitions like Leicester Comedy Festival’s Laughter Craft Gong and Up The Creek’s The Blackout, and claimed victory on Ustreme TV’s Laughter Class. His success led to Pat Smith: LIVE, a 30-minute stand-up special commissioned by Ustreme TV, and a spot supporting Jim Davidson on tour. Pat’s online sketches have gone viral, amassing millions of views and earning a feature on BBC Essex’s Upload. His rise has also grabbed headlines in outlets like Chortle and The Sunday Express. Now touring the UK, Pat proves Essex isn’t all about TOWIE—it’s about being “stupid in other ways” too. With raw charm and hilarious tales about family, friends, and life, Pat will have you laughing from the get-go.
About Getaway Comedy
It’s all about the laughs at Getaway Comedy. Expect a delicious mix of playful, unapologetic, dark, punchy and (most importantly) very funny stand-up. Our main aim is to make sure our audiences have a top night out. Line-ups are booked purely on merit (ie. how funny each act is), with an emphasis on making sure there’s a variety of comedic styles for you to enjoy throughout the show. A spoonful of observational, a sprinkling of one-liners, a pinch of musical, a dollop of the daft… you get the picture. With all the crap going on in the world, Getaway Comedy is an opportunity to escape to laughter for a couple of hours.
Getaway Comedy have been putting on shows for over a decade (previously under the banner of The Stand-Up Club), and have built up a reputation as one of the best run and funniest comedy clubs in the UK. We also founded and run the £10,001 British Comedian of the Year competition, with the biggest cash prize in British comedy. With venues across London and the South, check out the nearest venue to you on our Venues Page.
