Page 97 - Katherine Ryan press pack

Image copyright JOSHUA KNOX Image caption Katherine is performing in London for a month

"The most rebellious thing you can be is whoever you want - I have a polarising image when I talk
about feminism and being a strong, independent woman and then I like really glittery, shiny things,"
she tells the BBC.

"And sometimes people who wouldn't normally seek out comedy will tweet me and be like 'Where's
your skirt from?' and I don't mind that either."

Her outfit for the show, an embellished Gucci blouse and glittery midi skirt, is hung up beside her
and Ryan says that's her version of a formal outfit.

"When I see men doing a big Netflix special or a big BBC special, you're invited into someone's living
room and they're wearing black tie and look amazing and our version of that is whatever it is to us,"
she says.

"So I just dress up for the people, it would be rude not to - I'm a bit of a drag queen but I like it, I
think it's fun and it's a sign of respect from me for my audience."