Alexandra Haddow is a stand-up comedian and previous winner of the West End Comedy Club's working class bursary. She discusses how the support of others helped her get to Edinburgh and smash the class ceiling.

Clare Povey is a children's author and also the person behind the Writers & Artists Working Class Writers prize, holding the ladder for working class people to get their stories published and on to bookshelves.

Robert Muchamore rose to fame in the noughties for writing the gritty child spy series CHERUB and he now pens a new spin on Robin Hood. He tells Voice how his working class background informed his approach as an author.

Claudia Jessie is best known for playing Eloise Bridgerton in Netflix's delightful Regency romance series Bridgerton. But before her TV success in fancy frocks and stately homes, she had to smash the class ceiling.

"I enjoy being around people and designing and creating artwork as it gives me energy and inspiration."

Warrington-based musician Lewis Gill has swapped performing in various prog rock groups for a solo career as a composer of classical music inspired by his hometown. He talks to Voice about his new line of work.

Barricade is a thought-provoking short film about a teenage girl who experiences sexual harassment on her way to school. West Midlands-based writer and director Alice Johannessen told Voice all about it.

"This year we are doing something much more personal and this is essentially an interview. Do not worry, we are prepared. Spontaneity is all about rehearsal."

"The resolution that we get to at the end of both shows is heart-warming and nostalgic. Although we have a lot of laughs and can be very silly and mischievous throughout the show, both of the shows come to a strong message that we believe in."

"After a preview, someone came up to me to tell me I had to change a joke because ‘kids these days don’t know about Saddam Hussein’. I have not changed the joke, but do think about that comment a lot."

"I’ve done years where I’ve been focused on getting good reviews or selling out the show, but I think it’s better if you just remember it’s a really really enjoyable way to spend a month of your life."

"After the show, Mr Cox admitted that he stole not one but two of the eyeballs. Truly an amazing day!"