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UK Comedians

by Si Turner Si Turner

UK Stand Up Comedians and UK Comedy adjacent types. UK Comics. Comics on the UK scene/circuit. People adjacent to UK comedy. Tell me anyone missing, let me know @siturner.bsky.social // Made at BlueskyFeeds.com

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Bethany Black
@bethanyblack.bsky.social
20 minutes ago
I love Robin. We’ve been friends for many many years and he truly is the best of us.

Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monkey Cage - a victory for the transphobes and other bigots - I did it because so much of the media has chosen to believe the kind and empathetic people are a fiction - they are real and so often unrepresented.

This is the saddest day of my professional life. Today is not only the final recording of the latest series of The Infinite Monkey Cage, it is my last ever Monkey Cage. I never thought that I would have to leave the show. I always imagined going on until | dropped dead under the studio lights due to a brain aneurysm caused by my final attempt to understand notions of quantum gravity or the shock of being told about fly maggot infestations in the sacks of macaque monkeys. I resigned in September, after sixteen years of dedication to the show, A show that I named and helped develop over all those years. Unfortunately, my opinions outside the BBC have been considered problematic for sometime, whether it has been voicing support for the trans community, criticism of Donald Trump, numerous other outlandish opinions, including once gently criticising Stephen Fry. These things were considered to conflict with being a freelance BBC science presenter
In a recent meeting where BBC Studio executives again voiced problems with me, I realised my choices. Obedience and being quieter to remain making Monkey Cage, or 'Resign and have the freedom to speak out against what I believe are injustices'. ‱ I chose the latter. It broke my heart. I love this show and I love the audience, and it is because of the audience in particular, that this decision was so difficult to make. I kept thinking about all the extremist voices promoting hate and division. They are being given so many platforms, while voices that represent kindness, open mindedness, empathy seem to be scarcer and scarcer. I felt I couldn't pamper myself with the luxury of silence. One of my many privileges is that I am able to resign and I can speak out even if it is to the detriment of my career.
I have thought a lot about my heroes, Sinead O Connor, James Baldwin, Audre Lorde, and so many more. I think of Sinead's words, "the job of an artist is to be themselves at any cost". James Baldwin said prejudice was really just a word for cowardice. Audre Lorde, viewing her life, wrote that her only regrets were her silences. I think of my father as I resign, he brought me up to believe in fairness , justice and kindness. Though my heart is broken, it is also full of fire. I apologise to our incredible listeners for my departure, your love of the show means a great deal. I am so sorry to let you down. I hope that you can understand my reasoning. I have to accept that I am not what the current BBC expects of their freelance presenters.
Despite this I should add that I have always worked far more than my contracted hours to try and ensure the show was always the best it could be, as well as making myself accessible and responsive to the audience wherever and whenever I met them. Every night, we have recorded, I have been filled with determination to make the best show possible. This was not "just a job" I hope that with my departure I can be a better ally to the LGBTQ community, to the neurodivergent community, to activists fighting against those who aim to brutalise society, to those currently in prison on hunger strike, and to all those who fight for a more inclusive world. From many conversations, I know there are many Monkey Cage listeners who support these communities and activists too. The strawberry is dead. Long live the strawberry. B
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Athena Kugblenu
@athenakugblenu.bsky.social
about 5 hours ago
Is light pollution getting worse in London? We bought a telescope for monster 1 last year we looked at the stars whenever it was a clear night. I learned loads. Now, it feels perceptibly brighter at night. And hardly any stars can be seen. She doesn't mind. But she didn't pay for the telescope lol
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Robin Ince
@robinince.bsky.social
about 6 hours ago
Not easy to get to sleep tonight - have burnt the bridge of whatever career I had left and really don’t feel that my opinions are so extreme that that should have been necessary

Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monkey Cage - a victory for the transphobes and other bigots - I did it because so much of the media has chosen to believe the kind and empathetic people are a fiction - they are real and so often unrepresented.

This is the saddest day of my professional life. Today is not only the final recording of the latest series of The Infinite Monkey Cage, it is my last ever Monkey Cage. I never thought that I would have to leave the show. I always imagined going on until | dropped dead under the studio lights due to a brain aneurysm caused by my final attempt to understand notions of quantum gravity or the shock of being told about fly maggot infestations in the sacks of macaque monkeys. I resigned in September, after sixteen years of dedication to the show, A show that I named and helped develop over all those years. Unfortunately, my opinions outside the BBC have been considered problematic for sometime, whether it has been voicing support for the trans community, criticism of Donald Trump, numerous other outlandish opinions, including once gently criticising Stephen Fry. These things were considered to conflict with being a freelance BBC science presenter
In a recent meeting where BBC Studio executives again voiced problems with me, I realised my choices. Obedience and being quieter to remain making Monkey Cage, or 'Resign and have the freedom to speak out against what I believe are injustices'. ‱ I chose the latter. It broke my heart. I love this show and I love the audience, and it is because of the audience in particular, that this decision was so difficult to make. I kept thinking about all the extremist voices promoting hate and division. They are being given so many platforms, while voices that represent kindness, open mindedness, empathy seem to be scarcer and scarcer. I felt I couldn't pamper myself with the luxury of silence. One of my many privileges is that I am able to resign and I can speak out even if it is to the detriment of my career.
I have thought a lot about my heroes, Sinead O Connor, James Baldwin, Audre Lorde, and so many more. I think of Sinead's words, "the job of an artist is to be themselves at any cost". James Baldwin said prejudice was really just a word for cowardice. Audre Lorde, viewing her life, wrote that her only regrets were her silences. I think of my father as I resign, he brought me up to believe in fairness , justice and kindness. Though my heart is broken, it is also full of fire. I apologise to our incredible listeners for my departure, your love of the show means a great deal. I am so sorry to let you down. I hope that you can understand my reasoning. I have to accept that I am not what the current BBC expects of their freelance presenters.
Despite this I should add that I have always worked far more than my contracted hours to try and ensure the show was always the best it could be, as well as making myself accessible and responsive to the audience wherever and whenever I met them. Every night, we have recorded, I have been filled with determination to make the best show possible. This was not "just a job" I hope that with my departure I can be a better ally to the LGBTQ community, to the neurodivergent community, to activists fighting against those who aim to brutalise society, to those currently in prison on hunger strike, and to all those who fight for a more inclusive world. From many conversations, I know there are many Monkey Cage listeners who support these communities and activists too. The strawberry is dead. Long live the strawberry. B
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Matthew Highton
@matthighton.bsky.social
about 6 hours ago
Is this based on the blurb only?

First trailer for Andy Serkis’ ‘ANIMAL FARM’ has dropped. In theaters May 1. #AnimalFarm #AndySerkis

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Sarah O’Connell
@sarahoconnellshow.com
about 6 hours ago
Sending love and solidarity Robin. Everyone: be sure to read Robin’s books, and go to his live shows whenever you’re lucky enough to get the chance to. 💕

Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monkey Cage - a victory for the transphobes and other bigots - I did it because so much of the media has chosen to believe the kind and empathetic people are a fiction - they are real and so often unrepresented.

This is the saddest day of my professional life. Today is not only the final recording of the latest series of The Infinite Monkey Cage, it is my last ever Monkey Cage. I never thought that I would have to leave the show. I always imagined going on until | dropped dead under the studio lights due to a brain aneurysm caused by my final attempt to understand notions of quantum gravity or the shock of being told about fly maggot infestations in the sacks of macaque monkeys. I resigned in September, after sixteen years of dedication to the show, A show that I named and helped develop over all those years. Unfortunately, my opinions outside the BBC have been considered problematic for sometime, whether it has been voicing support for the trans community, criticism of Donald Trump, numerous other outlandish opinions, including once gently criticising Stephen Fry. These things were considered to conflict with being a freelance BBC science presenter
In a recent meeting where BBC Studio executives again voiced problems with me, I realised my choices. Obedience and being quieter to remain making Monkey Cage, or 'Resign and have the freedom to speak out against what I believe are injustices'. ‱ I chose the latter. It broke my heart. I love this show and I love the audience, and it is because of the audience in particular, that this decision was so difficult to make. I kept thinking about all the extremist voices promoting hate and division. They are being given so many platforms, while voices that represent kindness, open mindedness, empathy seem to be scarcer and scarcer. I felt I couldn't pamper myself with the luxury of silence. One of my many privileges is that I am able to resign and I can speak out even if it is to the detriment of my career.
I have thought a lot about my heroes, Sinead O Connor, James Baldwin, Audre Lorde, and so many more. I think of Sinead's words, "the job of an artist is to be themselves at any cost". James Baldwin said prejudice was really just a word for cowardice. Audre Lorde, viewing her life, wrote that her only regrets were her silences. I think of my father as I resign, he brought me up to believe in fairness , justice and kindness. Though my heart is broken, it is also full of fire. I apologise to our incredible listeners for my departure, your love of the show means a great deal. I am so sorry to let you down. I hope that you can understand my reasoning. I have to accept that I am not what the current BBC expects of their freelance presenters.
Despite this I should add that I have always worked far more than my contracted hours to try and ensure the show was always the best it could be, as well as making myself accessible and responsive to the audience wherever and whenever I met them. Every night, we have recorded, I have been filled with determination to make the best show possible. This was not "just a job" I hope that with my departure I can be a better ally to the LGBTQ community, to the neurodivergent community, to activists fighting against those who aim to brutalise society, to those currently in prison on hunger strike, and to all those who fight for a more inclusive world. From many conversations, I know there are many Monkey Cage listeners who support these communities and activists too. The strawberry is dead. Long live the strawberry. B
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Sooz Kempner
@soozuk.bsky.social
about 7 hours ago
Won best outfit at my agent's drinks btw (prize was one of them big giant Lindors full of Lindors)
red dress rocks, white shrug serving
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Sooz Kempner
@soozuk.bsky.social
about 7 hours ago
A great way to stop enjoying a show is to go on its Reddit for about three minutes.
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Athena Kugblenu
@athenakugblenu.bsky.social
about 7 hours ago
It's so funny Trump thinks he'll need to go back 5 years to find people dragging him online. Mate I'll be dragging him on the plane WiFi on my way to LA😂
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Athena Kugblenu
@athenakugblenu.bsky.social
about 7 hours ago
The World Cup is going to be so dead lol. What a circus www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
World Cup ticket prices: Fans tell of 'anger and disappointment' at cost

www.bbc.co.uk

World Cup ticket prices: Fans tell of 'anger and disappointment' at cost

Supporters tell BBC Sport of their frustration at the astronomical cost of following the 2026 World Cup.
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Mark! The Herald Angel Sing Grimshaw
@markgrimshawtism.bsky.social
about 7 hours ago
On the subject of BBC bias, I’d just say that I’m pretty sure they haven’t had the same kind of conversation with regular contributor Sharron Davies that they’ve had with Robin outlined below.

Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monkey Cage - a victory for the transphobes and other bigots - I did it because so much of the media has chosen to believe the kind and empathetic people are a fiction - they are real and so often unrepresented.

This is the saddest day of my professional life. Today is not only the final recording of the latest series of The Infinite Monkey Cage, it is my last ever Monkey Cage. I never thought that I would have to leave the show. I always imagined going on until | dropped dead under the studio lights due to a brain aneurysm caused by my final attempt to understand notions of quantum gravity or the shock of being told about fly maggot infestations in the sacks of macaque monkeys. I resigned in September, after sixteen years of dedication to the show, A show that I named and helped develop over all those years. Unfortunately, my opinions outside the BBC have been considered problematic for sometime, whether it has been voicing support for the trans community, criticism of Donald Trump, numerous other outlandish opinions, including once gently criticising Stephen Fry. These things were considered to conflict with being a freelance BBC science presenter
In a recent meeting where BBC Studio executives again voiced problems with me, I realised my choices. Obedience and being quieter to remain making Monkey Cage, or 'Resign and have the freedom to speak out against what I believe are injustices'. ‱ I chose the latter. It broke my heart. I love this show and I love the audience, and it is because of the audience in particular, that this decision was so difficult to make. I kept thinking about all the extremist voices promoting hate and division. They are being given so many platforms, while voices that represent kindness, open mindedness, empathy seem to be scarcer and scarcer. I felt I couldn't pamper myself with the luxury of silence. One of my many privileges is that I am able to resign and I can speak out even if it is to the detriment of my career.
I have thought a lot about my heroes, Sinead O Connor, James Baldwin, Audre Lorde, and so many more. I think of Sinead's words, "the job of an artist is to be themselves at any cost". James Baldwin said prejudice was really just a word for cowardice. Audre Lorde, viewing her life, wrote that her only regrets were her silences. I think of my father as I resign, he brought me up to believe in fairness , justice and kindness. Though my heart is broken, it is also full of fire. I apologise to our incredible listeners for my departure, your love of the show means a great deal. I am so sorry to let you down. I hope that you can understand my reasoning. I have to accept that I am not what the current BBC expects of their freelance presenters.
Despite this I should add that I have always worked far more than my contracted hours to try and ensure the show was always the best it could be, as well as making myself accessible and responsive to the audience wherever and whenever I met them. Every night, we have recorded, I have been filled with determination to make the best show possible. This was not "just a job" I hope that with my departure I can be a better ally to the LGBTQ community, to the neurodivergent community, to activists fighting against those who aim to brutalise society, to those currently in prison on hunger strike, and to all those who fight for a more inclusive world. From many conversations, I know there are many Monkey Cage listeners who support these communities and activists too. The strawberry is dead. Long live the strawberry. B
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Robin Ince
@robinince.bsky.social
about 7 hours ago
Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monkey Cage - a victory for the transphobes and other bigots - I did it because so much of the media has chosen to believe the kind and empathetic people are a fiction - they are real and so often unrepresented.
This is the saddest day of my professional life. Today is not only the final recording of the latest series of The Infinite Monkey Cage, it is my last ever Monkey Cage. I never thought that I would have to leave the show. I always imagined going on until | dropped dead under the studio lights due to a brain aneurysm caused by my final attempt to understand notions of quantum gravity or the shock of being told about fly maggot infestations in the sacks of macaque monkeys. I resigned in September, after sixteen years of dedication to the show, A show that I named and helped develop over all those years. Unfortunately, my opinions outside the BBC have been considered problematic for sometime, whether it has been voicing support for the trans community, criticism of Donald Trump, numerous other outlandish opinions, including once gently criticising Stephen Fry. These things were considered to conflict with being a freelance BBC science presenter
In a recent meeting where BBC Studio executives again voiced problems with me, I realised my choices. Obedience and being quieter to remain making Monkey Cage, or 'Resign and have the freedom to speak out against what I believe are injustices'. ‱ I chose the latter. It broke my heart. I love this show and I love the audience, and it is because of the audience in particular, that this decision was so difficult to make. I kept thinking about all the extremist voices promoting hate and division. They are being given so many platforms, while voices that represent kindness, open mindedness, empathy seem to be scarcer and scarcer. I felt I couldn't pamper myself with the luxury of silence. One of my many privileges is that I am able to resign and I can speak out even if it is to the detriment of my career.
I have thought a lot about my heroes, Sinead O Connor, James Baldwin, Audre Lorde, and so many more. I think of Sinead's words, "the job of an artist is to be themselves at any cost". James Baldwin said prejudice was really just a word for cowardice. Audre Lorde, viewing her life, wrote that her only regrets were her silences. I think of my father as I resign, he brought me up to believe in fairness , justice and kindness. Though my heart is broken, it is also full of fire. I apologise to our incredible listeners for my departure, your love of the show means a great deal. I am so sorry to let you down. I hope that you can understand my reasoning. I have to accept that I am not what the current BBC expects of their freelance presenters.
Despite this I should add that I have always worked far more than my contracted hours to try and ensure the show was always the best it could be, as well as making myself accessible and responsive to the audience wherever and whenever I met them. Every night, we have recorded, I have been filled with determination to make the best show possible. This was not "just a job" I hope that with my departure I can be a better ally to the LGBTQ community, to the neurodivergent community, to activists fighting against those who aim to brutalise society, to those currently in prison on hunger strike, and to all those who fight for a more inclusive world. From many conversations, I know there are many Monkey Cage listeners who support these communities and activists too. The strawberry is dead. Long live the strawberry. B
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Sooz Kempner
@soozuk.bsky.social
about 7 hours ago
A woman just vomited extremely hard on the train and it emptied the carriage. No I was not the woman, none of the drinks I had tonight were Ribena-purple.
Ahhhh Bisto
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Paul Foxcroft
@paulfoxcroft.bsky.social
about 7 hours ago
Hey! Feeling festive? But wish the holiday season had more elements of survival horror? DO I HAVE A SOLUTION FOR YOU! This is my silly little horror game #Frostholme! Available now to play at your table from the link below! Give it a go! It's fun and silly and horrible!

NEW GAME ALERT! I made a thing! My new silly little game #Frostholme is out now! Play an adorable festive horror game, where you're cute little guys - trapped in an endless, wintery forest full of dangers! With art by Ben Hollands (benhollands.com) Lookit - misterspidergod.itch.io/frostholme

misterspidergod.itch.io
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Mark Thomas
@markthomasinfo.bsky.social
about 7 hours ago
Heading home after last gig of year. Down at Canterbury with old friend @oliverdouble.bsky.social and three of his lovely students performing their sets. Perfect way to end the year. The fact that the carriage smells of cheese and skunk is strangely comforting.
Mark Thomas sits on train carriage with puffer and glasses.
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Robin Ince
@robinince.bsky.social
about 8 hours ago
Thank you to those who supported me - I believe there are so many kind people who do many organisations are conveniently forgetting exist

I hope you saw your standing ovation just now. Thank you for maintaining your principles.

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Robin Ince
@robinince.bsky.social
about 8 hours ago
Heartbreaking night where I told the final audience for Monkey Cage that I will ever play to that I had no choice but to resign

In the audience today at the amazing Niamos theatre in Manchester for the Christmas recording of Infinite Monkey Cage. Devastating news from @robinince.bsky.social - what must have been an incredibly difficult decision but absolutely the correct and humane one. Robin remains the best of us.

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Alice Fraser
@alicefraser.bsky.social
about 8 hours ago
It’s not where you GET your ideas, it’s where you TAKE them.
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Christmassy Derbyshire
@chrissyd-comedy.bsky.social
about 8 hours ago
Haven't seen the Knowing Me Knowing Yule special before. It was shown on this talking heads show, and I'm having some very confusing feelings about the actor Kevin Eldon in a dress. Look at this babe 😍
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Mark Watson, but at Christmas, but with a murder-mystery podcast
@watsoncomedian.bsky.social
about 8 hours ago
That’s it. I’m on the train home after the last of, what, 200 gigs this year? Thank you very much to every single person who has (voluntarily) watched me in 2025. I’m about to get hammered*. *I have just one of those little wines you can buy in M and S
Man on a train. It’s Mark Watson. He’s got a shacket on. A shacket is like a shirt meets jacket.
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Christmassy Derbyshire
@chrissyd-comedy.bsky.social
about 8 hours ago
Watching a Christmas TV talking heads show. Watto just turned up and without thinking I squeaked AAAAH IT'S MY BOY, as though I'd just seen my cat on telly.
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Angus Dunican
@angusdunican.bsky.social
about 10 hours ago
Having just enjoyed ‘The French Dispatch’, I think it a shame that Anderson and his aesthetic became so synonymous with the great ensludgement of AI. A passing glance at the credits will show you a filmmaker who is inordinately concerned with the beautiful things that only humans can make.
ART DEPARTMENT Art Directors Art Department Coordinator Assistant Art Department Coordinator Concept Illustrators Set Designers Graphic Designers Assistant Graphic Designer Graphics Runner Art Department Assistants Additional Graphic Designers Researcher Archivist Assistant Rosenthaler Painters Graphic Design Traince Loïc Chavanon Kevin Timon Hill Alice Leconte Christine Mouchard Naelle Lamothe Le Beuz Carl Sprague Victor Georgiev Per Olof "Naf" Renard Olivia Delfour Matthieu Better Stéphanie Angrand Christine Vincent Genod Lilith Bekmezian Carine DemonguÚres Joelle Aoun Lucile Gauvain Annie Atkins Jannick Guillou Clément Jolivet Léa Blanchard Kiowa Le Clec'h Laëtitia Courset Fanny Clouzeau Pierre-Yves Martron Chinami Narikawa Pascal Blanchet Atelier du Gratin Emily Lutyens Edith Baudrand Sian Smith Courtney Fehsenfeld
Koy Assistant Set Decorator Sot Docoration Coordinator Assistant Ser Decorator Ser Decoration Buyers Standby Set Dresser Ses Decoration Storeman Storo Workor Draposmaster Drapers HélÚne Dubreuil Charlotte du Pont de Romémont Louise Pichon Géraldine Nicolo Antonio Fernandez JérÎme Wargnier SET DECORATION DEPARTMENT Ser Decoration Leadman Lead Set Drester Ser Dressers Antonio Nogueira Cédric Maserati Mathias Canard Benoit Squizzato Axel Mauge Eole Portal Sacha Malheraux Elsa Le Guichard Mélissa Magnin Jean-Christophe Valéri Caroline Chauvel François-Louis Delfolie Laurent Le Corre Set Decoration Palators Mare Rovere Pierre Campet Arnaud Courteix Matthieu Lascols Daniel Parceaud HélÚne Caperna Olivier Pierson Mathieu Hennion Set Decoration Drivers Sylvain Quoirez Fabien Lang Thomas Serre Lokonga Tanty Pierre Pessel Stéphane Mary Set Decoration Runner Léopold Bossuet Guillaume Doby Hugo Campo Baptiste Ollivier Nicolas Maudet Lucile Bossuet Jacquet
Christophe Petrot Stanislas Akomatsel Élodie Pujol Emmanuel Marthon Sophie Lampkin Chantal Dupin Michel Masson Martine Brassaert Marie Predieri Sarah Fauguet FrĂ©dĂ©ric Rigaud Benolt Dupuls Christophe Chagnaud Marie Breger LEAD PAINTERS HĂ©lĂšne Imbert Arlaud Philippe Meynard PAINTERS Christine Descloitres Corinne Martin Fablit Soorges ChloĂ© Lombardo Myriam Valet Sylvie Cousin Christine Baron Valentine Gutierrez Anthony Zitouni Sophie Vincent StĂ©phane Dos Ramos SĂ©bastien Hulot SCENIC PAINTERS Arthur Lamon Marguerite Scrive CĂ©lina Blundell Christophe Therrien Pablo Gambert Gonzalo Correa Lucero Stefano Merlo SIGN PAINTERS François Morel Vincent Audoin Nicolo Giacomin Christelle Guillerm Jesus Mesa Wilfrid Charua Jean-Luc Whisker Flavia Tassin Alison Naudin Jeanne Butori AgnĂšs Dennery Caroline Tixier Manon Suter Garance Fligny Jeanne Lecrivain Manon Larvoir Delphine Leblanc
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