My colleague and friend Susan Chlopicki, who has died aged 59 of lung cancer, was a comedian, activist and charity worker. As a standup she performed across the UK and her written work was featured on the BBC.Sue started standup in Manchester in the 1990s, a time when there were very few women on the circuit, performing under the name Susan Vale. Sue immediately stood out; her material was close to the bone and cheek…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 06:00AM on April 25, 2026