Athena Kugblenu is a glorious writer, stand up and voice over artist. A self-confessed star of Radio 4 and Mock the Week (twice). Here she delivers a superb set on race, meat-za and the upper class roots of Slipknot, then talks with host and MC James Ross about, amongst other things, the scapegoating of the working class and the quality of fish fingers. If you'd like to see more from Athena, her website is HERE, with links to her podcasts, live shows and various other social media.

CW: Colonialism, Classism and R Kelly

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Edited by Rhys Lawton

Original show recording by Aniruddh Ohja

Music is by ROOKES production services (https://www.iamrookes.com/)

Alex Bertulis-Fernandes is an exceptional writer and comedian, equally at home with a one-liner or a thoughtful long build-up and the superb set performed at QL, crafted to absolute perfection, reflects this. She also talks with host and MC James Ross about the damaging aspects of self-deprecation, how mental health material resonates with audiences, and society at large. An incredible set, a wonderful interview and something well worth a listen. If you want to find out more from Alex she can be found HERE and more links available HERE.

CW: Experience of mental illness, death of a parent, passing mention of sex offenders, brief mention of disordered eating.

EDITOR'S NOTE: James is such a attractive comedy presence that microphones everywhere attempt to pick him up. This interview is no exception, Alex's mic picks up James' side quite a lot, I've done what I can to balance it out but it sounds a little weird at times - apologies!

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Edited by Rhys Lawton

Original show recording by Aniruddh Ohja

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Absolute master of the one liner and joyful player of words, Adele Cliff is an absolute wonder and a delight to have on the QL stage. Alongside an incredible live set, Adele also talks with host & MC James Ross about one liners, strong reactions and geese.

CW: Swan violence, I suppose?

If you want to find out more from Adele: good luck! She is terrifyingly difficult to track down online and so you'll have to look on various festival websites, go attend live comedy and hope.

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Edited by Rhys Lawton

Original show recording by Aniruddh Ohja

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Goth wonder Katie Mitchell is the working-class, joyful and whimsical comedian that we are honoured to have grace us from the wilds of Nottingham.

Alongside a superb live set, Katie also talks with host & MC James Ross about goth lesbianism, joke construction and sexy typewriters,

CW: Experience of homophobia

To find out more about Katie, her website is HERE, and you can follow her on Instagram HERE, and any other links - including video of her wonderful QL set - can be found HERE!

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Edited by Rhys Lawton

Original show recording by Matt Highton

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Shelf are a musical, stand-up & sketch comedy duo comprising of Rachel WD and Ruby Clyde. I cannot do them justice in words to describe how brilliant they are.

Along with an wonderful set, Rachel & Ruby talk with host & MC James Ross about playfulness in gender, gigging for kids and bin material.

CWs: Experience of homophobia, misgendering, catcalling, drugs

If you would like to see more of Shelf, they are founding members of LOL Word, and have performed with Comedy Club 4 Kids and are currently on tour!! More info can be found HERE

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Edited by Rhys Lawton

Original show recording by Julia Zack

Music is by ROOKES production services (https://www.iamrookes.com/)

Thom Tuck is exactly the kind of alternative comedian that epitomises the wonderful acts that Quantum Leopard gets in. By turns erudite, energetic and overtly bendy, Thom is always a pleasure to have on stage, especially as an unexpected opener for this night.

Along with a wonderful set, Thom also talks with host & MC James Ross about improvisation as a lead-in to stand-up, pole dancing and the importance of a distinctive silhouette.

CWs: Mentions of genitals and genital injury

To find out more about Thom, he suggests you type "turlygod" into Google. The results are HERE, please ignore the references to Shakespeare's King Lear. Unless you want to see Thom in King Lear, in which case that's your own choice and I will not presume to live your life for you.

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Edited by Rhys Lawton

Original show recording by Aniruddh Ohja

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Rachel Creeger is a wonderful performer, she effortlessly blends thoughtful humour with the best kind of observational comedy. A wonderful, playful opener for a wonderful, playful night.

Along with a brilliant set, Rachel has one of the most insightful and interesting chats with host and MC James Ross about the close relationship between humour and Jewish faith, satire and the place of comedians in Jewish ceremony.

CWs: Experiences of sexism, experiences of racism, Covid and childbirth

If you would like to see more of Rachel then you can find more about her HERE, or listen to her podcasts HERE or HERE.

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Edited by Rhys Lawton

Original show recording by Aniruddh Ohja

Music is by ROOKES production services (https://www.iamrookes.com/)

Steffan Alun is an absolute delight. In every way. A Welsh comedian whose versatility and energy is a credit to literally every show I've ever seen him in.

Along with a brilliant set, Steffan also talks with host & MC James Ross about the mechanics of comedy, how to craft different material for different audience and the wonders of S Club 7. A genuine joy!

CWs: Experience of homophobia & biphobia, passing reference to racism & reference to genitals

If you would like to see more of Steffan then you can find more about him HERE.

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Edited by Rhys Lawton

Original show recording by Matt Highton

Music is by ROOKES production services (https://www.iamrookes.com/)