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on Wednesday 11th May. The event starts at 19:30.
Sophie Duker is a comedian and writer whose favourite things include breaking hearts, taking names and telling jokes with the confidence of a cis straight middle-class white man. Her Edinburgh Fringe Show, Venus, saw her nominated for the Best Newcomer award and gained critical acclaim and five star reviews. The success of this show saw her performing a sold out two week run at the Soho Theatre.
Sophie is a regular guest on Frankie Boyle’s New World Order (BBC2). She has appeared on Live at The Apollo (BBC2), Mock the Week (BBC2), 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (Channel 4) and Hypothetical (Dave). Sophie will be appearing on the upcoming series of Taskmaster (Channel 4).
Other appearances include 8 Out of 10 Cats (E4), Don’t hate the Playaz (ITV2), Dave Gorman’s Terms and Conditions Apply (Dave), and Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club (ITV). She can also be seen on in Riot Girls (Channel 4), Quickies (BBC3) and Roast Battle (Comedy Central).
Oppo is Bristol's most legendary comedy night! Started by Mark Olver and then run by subsequent generations of Bristol comics, including Russell Howard, Jon Richardson, John Robins, Fin Taylor and Mat Ewins. Oppo is a new material comedy night that has played host to some of the biggest names in comedy in its long history. From Flight of the Conchords and Daniel Kitson to James Acaster, Rosie Jones and Josh Widdecombe in recent years. Every Thursday night at Barrelhouse. Hosts Morgan Rees, Louise Leigh, Jessie Nixon, Abi Clarke and Alex Kitson bring you new material from a handpicked selection of local acts and national headliners trying out their new jokes. For a measly £3. I mean come on? Doors at 7.30 for an 8 start.