Once monthly one of Bristol's biggest regular comedy nights will spring into action bringing you the very best of the British comedy circuit and beyond.

Rising stars of the local circuit, national headliners, and everything in between will be showcased monthly, held together by resident host and Bristol favorite Burt Williamson - with only one thing guaranteed a brilliant night out with a healthy host of hilarity.


Sara Barron

Sara Barron is one of the fastest-rising comedians of her generation. Since her 2018 debut at the Edinburgh Fringe, she’s starred in shows including Live at the Apollo (BBC), Would I Lie to You? (BBC) and Frankie Boyle’s New World Order (BBC).

A powerhouse live act, Sara’s two stand-up hours, For Worse (2018) and Enemies Closer (2019) have sold out at both the Edinburgh Festival and at multiple runs in London’s Soho Theatre. She was nominated for ‘Best Newcomer’ at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards and at the Chortle Awards, as well as receiving rave reviews from publications including The Times, The Guardian, The Independent, The Evening Standard, and The Scotsman.

Sara’s further television credits include 8 Out of 10 Cats (C4), Hypothetical (DAVE), Richard Osman’s House of Games (BBC), Alan Davies’ As Yet Untitled (DAVE), Roast Battle (Comedy Central) and Hello, America (Quibi). On radio, her credits include appearances on The News Quiz, The Now Show, and Woman’s Hour on Radio 4.

As a writer, Sara has published two essay collections, People are Unappealing and The Harm in Asking. Her writing has also been featured in Vanity Fair and on This American Life.

Supporting acts:

Ben Pope
Ben Pope

Ben Pope is a stand-up comedian, writer and comedy performer, gigging across the UK. His critically-acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe shows Baby Sasquatch (2018) and Dancing Bear (2019) were 'consistently funny and deceptively thoughtful' (The Scotsman), transferring to London’s Soho Theatre, and his YouTube special Mr Big Stuff has 30k views. Ben was also one third of the cult sketch group Princes of Main, previously worked with the award-winning NewsRevue, and has appeared on Achievement Unlocked (Comedy Central), Comedy Guide to Life (Dave) and BBC New Comedy Award on Radio 4 Extra.

Julia Stenton

Like a shot of absinth; Julia Stenton is short, strong, and not for the faint of heart. Bringing uncompromising and unexpected energy to the stage - imagine if Katheryn Ryan got into Radiohead as a teenager - Stenton has pinpoint and hilarious observational material on subjects most people wouldn't want to look at in the first place.

Funny women Finalist 2022
BBC New Comedy Award Semi-Finalist 2022

Hosted by: Burt Williamson

A stand-up comedian, improviser, and comedy producer based in Bristol. He’s had two critically acclaimed runs at the Edinburgh Fringe, is the brains behind Bristol Comedy Festival, and is an all-around funny guy. At once silly and serious, smart and stupid Burt packs dense punchlines with know-it-all smarm and goofy charm to hilarious effect. At the forefront of a new and exciting generation of comics emerging from Bristol, Burt leads the charge on a new wave of talent in British comedy.

“His beautifully crafted set is clever in unguessable ways, unexpectedly hilarious at every turn and a great joy wrapped up in a big laugh, sprinkled with adorable.” - The Scotsman

“the funniest, most unlikely, rudest yet sweetest” - Entertainment Now

"Absurd and excellent" - Rife Magazine

Follow this link to book tickets: https://www.bristolfolkhouse.co.uk/live-music/event/joke-house-at-the-folk-house-with-headline-sara-barron-21-04-2023

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