Danish comedian Sofie Hagan won Best Newcomer in Edinburgh and has gone on to become a hugely successful podcaster, author and fat positivity activist. She manages to be outspoken but charming at every turn, and her new show Bumswing is no exception.
Sean Morley
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Tell Us About You
I am one of the many that came to Sheffield to study and remained in the city ever since. While at University I became fascinated by live comedy, which is where my ambitions and passions lie to this day. I'm now a semi-professional comedian and producer living in Crookes.
What does Sheffield mean to you?
There's a tremendous DIY culture here. The moment you stray from the beaten track there're fascinating projects, refurbished old buildings and inspiring events. It's a city with a lot of old discarded stuff and people keep painting on it all the time.
What's your favourite Sheffield place?
The Bole Hills. Not the BMX bit though, the nice bit.
What would you do to improve the city?
A big heated dome in the centre of the city that's open 24 hours a day. There's broth on tap and everyone's encouraged to share stories from their childhood.
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Tommi Bryson
A theatremaker whose work centres on community, representation and comedy. Tommi co-hosts monthly variety performance night Sounds Queer, and is currently developing a one-woman musical about a trans Disney princess.