Athena Kugblenu
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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DMs Are Open - Slide into a Comedy writing credit
DMs Are Open is BBC Radio 4 Extra's new open submission radio show. It's the successor to Newsjack with one vital difference, it's not tied to the news cycle.
Athena Kugblenu, BBC, 31st May 2022Athena Kugblenu review
Class act flips conventional thinking on its head.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 20th May 2022Athena Kugblenu: Shaking Her Class review
She has plenty of thoughts on the matter, if few clear-cut conclusions, as she considers the topic more subtly than simply dividing the world into quinoa-consuming Tarquins and chip-munching Daves.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 20th May 2022Athena Kugblenu review
Shaking Her Class at Soho Theatre: This London comic's a real class act.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 19th May 2022Athena Kugblenu shares her Perfect Playlist of comedy favourites
As she prepares to bring her new stand-up show, Shaking Her Class, to the Soho Theatre later this month, Athena Kugblenu shares her Perfect Playlist of favourite comedy moments...
Chortle, 3rd May 2022Interview: Athena Kugblenu
We caught up with Athena Kugblenu ahead of her hotly anticipated new show Shaking Her Class, coming to Soho Theatre, 16-21 May.
Rupert Dannreuther, To Do List, 29th April 2022Radio 4 announces DMs Are Open, a show you can write for
Radio 4 is to launch DMs Are Open, a series that aspiring comedy writers and performers can contribute too.
British Comedy Guide, 27th April 2022New Radio 4 show for Athena Kugblenu about class
In Magnifying Class, the comic will consider if she is a 'working-class girl done good' now she has a conservatory, two toilets with quilted toilet rolls and an aluminium hooded extractor fan.
Chortle, 11th March 2022Live at the Globe with Dara O Briain review
The Mock The Week man clearly enjoys his turn on the prestige stage, and Jen Brister, Athena Kugblenu and Nina Conti are able supporting players.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 14th September 2021Athena's Cancel Culture review
Comedically, Athena's Cancel Culture is not a gut-busting LOL-fest, but a witty summary of a contentious subject by a smart, engaging and amusing guide.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 7th April 2021