Shaun Williamson

Best known as Barry from EastEnders
Available for Barrioke
Awards Hosting, After Dinner Speaking, Quiz enthusiast

"Shaun was fantastic. People have been commenting all day what a fabulous night they had and how very approachable he was. He joined in with everything, had a chat with the customers, had pictures taken with whoever wanted them. He was probably the best we have had at both our dinners. Please say a massive thank you to him"

Shaun Williamson

Actor, Singer, Quiz Champion & Barrioke Entertainer

Shaun Williamson is a versatile British entertainer, widely known for portraying Barry Evans in the legendary BBC soap EastEnders (1994–2004). His enduring appeal spans television, theatre, reality TV, and live performance, making him one of the UK’s most recognizable performers.

Shaun’s television career includes standout comedy roles in Extras and Life’s Too Short, where he hilariously plays a fictionalized version of himself. He’s also appeared in popular shows such as Scoop, Plebs, Houdini, Mister Winner, Significant Other, Doctors, Casualty, Holby City, London’s Burning, and The Bill.

On stage, Shaun has starred in acclaimed West End and touring productions including One Man, Two Guvnors, Anything Goes, The Ladykillers, The Railway Children, Guys and Dolls, Saturday Night Fever, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Porridge and more.

He is a familiar face on reality television, having appeared on Fame Academy, Celebrity Big Brother, Five Go Barging, and Celebs on the Farm. A true quiz aficionado, Shaun has won numerous UK quiz shows, including Pointless, The Chase, Beat the Chasers, Celebrity Mastermind, and House of Games, raising over £350,000 for charity. He’s also hosted The 24 Hour Quiz and co-hosted Al Murray’s Great British Pub Quiz. His autobiography, A Matter of Facts, explores his journey through fame and competitive quizzing.

Since 2020, Shaun has toured the UK with Barrioke—a hilarious, high-energy karaoke show that combines live music, comedy, and crowd interaction. Perfect for festivals, venues, and private events, Barrioke offers a one-of-a-kind live entertainment experience.

Shaun Williamson is available for bookings as an after-dinner speaker, celebrity guest, quiz host, or headline entertainer. For corporate events, TV appearances, product launches, and public speaking engagements, contact Prime Performers at 020 3500 3331, email the team, or use the online enquiry form to secure Shaun for your event.

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Testimonials

Shaun was fantastic. People have been commenting all day what a fabulous night they had and how very approachable he was. He joined in with everything, had a chat with the customers, had pictures taken with whoever want them. He was probably the best we have had at both our dinner. Please say a massive thank you too him.

Shaun was an absolute pleasure to work with; so professional, prompt, friendly and I felt he went above and beyond what we requested. He really made the event a huge success and the guests LOVED it! He did the script perfectly and even extended it to become a bit of a comedy sketch which made his set longer and funnier. We would definitely work with him again if we had the right event.

Shaun was a true professional, he was truly amazing, funny, engaging and held the room together perfectly. We couldn't ask for a better host, we've had so much great feedback and the room was electric when he came on stage. He even did a little song too which was fantastic.