About me
Sophie Duker describes herself as a “sexy-cerebral comedy underdog” and is quickly establishing herself as one of the most exciting new acts on the circuit.
In 2018 Sophie starred in a comedy pilot for Channel 4 called Riot Girls, as well as a new pilot for Comedy Central UK called What I Wish I’d Said.
She is also a comedy writer whose funnies you might have heard in the following places: the British Broadcasting Co-orporation (Famlam, BBC2; The News Quiz, The Now Show, BBC Radio 4) and Cartoon Network (The Amazing World of Gumball).
Sophie is an alumna of the prestigious Pleasance Comedy Reserve, has been shortlisted for the BBC New Comedy Award and is a previous finalist of the Funny Women Awards.
She founded and hosts MANIC PIXIE DREAM GIRLS, an international, intersectional feminist comedy show that appeared at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2016 and 2017. Since January 2018 Sophie also hosts Wacky Racists, a ‘crazy stupid cool’ comedy cabaret gameshow, in a monthly residency at the Aces & Eights.
“A sparky proposition… intelligent jokes” – The Independent
Projects
- The Diane Abbot Care PackageGoFundMe Campaign in support of Diane Abbot - goals now achieved, read more. Our girl Abbott had to bow out from campaigning after nearly THREE DECADES battling combined racism & sexism with one hand, and building up Hackney with the other. That aint right. We know she gon' be back though, rising from the ashes like Solange to take her Seat At The Table. And by table we mean Cabinet. And by seat we mean the position of Home Secretary, haters Right now Di's in serious need of self-care & we w
- Diet Woke, Brighton Fringe 2018Controversy queen Sophie Duker heads back to Brighton to crack open a fresh can of comedy sass. Duker is a rising star who has brought her sexy-cerebral brand of humour to Comedy Central, BBC 2, Radio 4, and Cartoon Network (you can relax, she’s legit). Show may contain: redheads, royals, ruckus. “A sparky proposition” (The Independent) Poignant and laugh-out-loud funny ★★★★☆ (The Telegraph) Shortlisted for the BBC New Comedy Award 2017
- Riot Girls, Channel 4Genre - Sketch Show Broadcast - 2018 Channel - Channel 4 Episodes - 1 Pilot Starring - Grace Campbell, Sophie Duker, Cam Spence and Jen Wakefield Writers - Grace Campbell, Sophie Duker, Cam Spence and Jen Wakefield Director - Errol Ettienne Producers - Mat Gillbe, Donna Harle and Gary Reich Riot Girls - namely Grace Campbell, Sophie Duker, Jen Wakefield and Cam Spence - are some of the UK's most outspoken and exciting comedic talents. In a series of pranks, stunts and sketches these four funny
- Wacky Racists Comedy ClubEvery month insanely talented guest acts head to the Aces and Eights to play stupid games and try shit out and smash the status quo. Every single show is different. And every single one’s a delight. We accept acts and audience of all types, stripes and strokes. We platform performers of colour but are always seeking to better represent any perspectives that aren’t being seen or heard enough on the mainstream circuit. No matter who we’ve got on, tickets will *always* be affordable, and by that
Projects credited in
- BLOODY FUNNY!Photography credit to the bloody wonderful team at Bronac McNeill.5
- Clients: Po-Zu x Slave to Fashion Comedy Fundraiser with Sara Pascoe, Aisling Bea, Deborah Frances-White, Brett Goldstein, Steen Raskopoulos and Sophie DukerWith the drive and support of Sara Pascoe, I worked to pull together the most amazing comedy event for charity at London's Conway Hall The power of laughter to challenge perception and tackle some of today’s most complex problems should never be underestimated. And underestimated it was not when Po-Zu and Slave to Fashion collectively put together an evening with some of comedy's finest minds to raise awareness and the need for better business practices in the fashion industry. Held at the Co
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Skills
- Comedy Performing
- Writing
- Production