Sophie Fernandes

Sophie Fernandes is a Melbourne-based improviser and comedian who has been performing since 2012, building a reputation for sharp instincts, nuanced character work, and unexpectedly brilliant punchlines that land with precision and bite.

She has performed extensively with The Improv Conspiracy, including as part of its Harold Night house teams, developing her craft across long-form improv, ensemble performance and character-driven comedy.

Sophie is also an experienced ensemble member of The Big HOO-HAA! Melbourne, where she regularly performs in the weekly improv comedy showdown and continues to hone her ability to turn the smallest suggestion into something wildly unexpected and hilarious.

Alongside performing, she is a member of The Big HOO-HAA! leadership committee, contributing to the creative direction, performer development and ongoing evolution of the company.

Known for her finely tuned character choices and deceptively sharp comedic timing, Sophie excels at grounded, believable performances that suddenly veer into unforgettable punchlines — often catching audiences off guard in the best possible way.

See Sophie performing in the Big HOO-HAA! Friday Nights in Carlton.