Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
Generic

Francesca Barnes

London

Summary

Comedian and live event producer with experience performing, writing, and producing stand-up and sketch comedy. Skilled in audience engagement, show production, and collaborative creative projects.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work history

Promo Assistant

Country Mile Productions
Edinburgh Fringe Festival, (Freelance)
07.2025 - 08.2025
  • Supported live comedy promotion and audience engagement.
  • Facilitated smooth running of operations through efficient task management.
  • Handled confidential information, maintaining discretion.

Stand-up Performer / Comedy Coordinator

Various Venues & Festivals
London / Edinburgh
06.2019 - 09.2025
  • Performed regularly, refining comedic writing and audience engagement.
  • Coordinated events, backstage operations, and performer management.
  • Engaged with directors, co-actors, and crew during production processes.

A&R / Music Coordinator

Max Music Publishing & Big Sync Music
Freelance, (Project-Dependent)
03.2020 - 09.2025
  • Curated playlists and facilitated music placements for comedy campaigns.
  • Conducted research to support decision-making processes.

Talent Booker / Content Producer

SwitchBox TV
London
01.2021 - 01.2021
  • Coordinated content production and interviews for comedy-related projects.

Casting Associate

Dan Hubbard Casting
London
01.2020 - 02.2020
  • Managed database and assisted casting for comedy and theatre projects.

Vice President of Comedy Society

Goldsmiths College
London
02.2019 - 03.2019
  • Organised shows, managed schedules, and assisted backstage operations.

Education

BA Drama & Theatre Arts - Drama

Goldsmiths College, University of London

Skills

  • Stand-up comedy
  • Sketch performance
  • Event production
  • Audience engagement
  • Creative writing
  • Backstage management
  • Festival coordination

Accomplishments

  • Regular stand-up performer at Edinburgh Fringe and live venues.
  • Coordinated live comedy events, managing logistics and performer schedules.
  • Produced and developed original comedy material for sketch and stand-up including at The Soho Theatre London and Guildhall Drama School.

Timeline

Promo Assistant

Country Mile Productions
07.2025 - 08.2025

Talent Booker / Content Producer

SwitchBox TV
01.2021 - 01.2021

A&R / Music Coordinator

Max Music Publishing & Big Sync Music
03.2020 - 09.2025

Casting Associate

Dan Hubbard Casting
01.2020 - 02.2020

Stand-up Performer / Comedy Coordinator

Various Venues & Festivals
06.2019 - 09.2025

Vice President of Comedy Society

Goldsmiths College
02.2019 - 03.2019

BA Drama & Theatre Arts - Drama

Goldsmiths College, University of London

Similar Profiles

Create profile
Francesca Barnes