Ella Gauci chats with the stand-up comedian all about her latest show, footie, and how the comedy scene is changing
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2025 is the year of Chloe Petts. Our February/March cover star is the butch icon, stand-up superstar, Crystal Palace supporter that is taking over our screens. The rising star has featured on beloved shows like Have I Got News For You, Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club, and Hannah Gadsby’s Netflix comedy special Gender Agenda.
In a candid chat with Ella Gauci, our February/March cover star Chloe discusses football, her new show and surviving the Fringe.
Here’s your teaser on what she had to say in this issue (which is available to order now at divadirect.info).
On providing representation in football spaces: “I just hope that there was someone like myself – a young girl – who might have seen me and realised that they can look like that and access football spaces.”
On the way comedy is changing: “Back in the day it was a boy’s club and exclusionary.”
On how her younger self would view her success: “I feel like my younger self would be absolutely buzzing. I feel like I’ve worked really hard and I’ve got good at it”
Her advice for new stand-ups: “Perform every gig like you are smashing it at Live At the Apollo.”
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