2016 Edinburgh Fringe
Rachel Parris: Best Laid Plans
Rachel Parris (Austentatious, The IT Crowd, Murder in Successville) presents a collection of songs, stories and stand-up about not having it all. No house, husband, child, wage? No problem! Rachel Parris is an award-winning musical comedian and improviser. She was named the Independent's One to Watch, was nominated for a Chortle award and her songs are regularly played on BBC Radio 4 and BBC 6 Music. 'One sometimes doubts that Britain's got talent - but Parris has it in spades' (Guardian). 'A gifted performer' (Times). 'Uproarious' (Scotsman). 'Utterly captivating, very funny' (Jason Manford).
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Fringe Q&As: Rachel Parris
Rachel Parris interview.
The Herald, 18th August 2016Rachel Parris recalls her most memorable shows
The only gig that made me cry.
Chortle, 16th August 2016Podcast: Rachel Parris' best laid plans
Rachel has endured an enormous year of upheaval. Fortunately she's a musical comedian, so has been able to write a show about it. But will her mum approve?
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 15th August 2016Interview: Rachel Parris - Best Laid Plans
Rachel Parris interview.
Rosie Gillott, Fresh Air, 8th August 2016Let's sell this gig out!
Michael Legge urges us to give each of these great comics a crowd surge. We'll be at these shows at these times... come with us!
Michael Legge, FringePig, 5th August 2016Standard Issue at the Fringe: part one
As the curtain comes up on thousands of shows in Edinburgh, we thought we'd put a spotlight on our lovely contributors who will be taking a lot of bows over the next month. There'll be more on Monday.
Standard Issue, 5th August 20165 unmissable comedians to catch at this year's Fringe
If you've never been to the Edinburgh Festival, then now's the year to get going and head across the border - especially if you love comedy.
James Gill, Stylist, 3rd August 2016Onion at the Fringe: more Edinburgh picks
Over the past week we've given you lots of Onion-flavoured Edinburgh previews to sink your teeth into... And there's still more to come! If your Fringe schedule isn't quite as full as it could be, here are some extra TVO recommendations that we just couldn't neglect to mention.
The Velvet Onion, 1st August 2016Edinburgh Fringe | 2016 Rachel Parris
Rachel Parris presents a collection of songs, stories and stand-up about not having it all. No house, husband, child, wage? No problem! Rachel Parris is an award-winning musical comedian and improviser.
The New Current, 1st August 2016Comedians recall their first gigs
Shappi Khorsandi felt as if she'd walked on the moon. Isy Suttie watched a man change a dressing on a wound as she spoke. Omid Djalili fell off the stage. So how did the first gigs of Paul Merton, Susan Calman and other top comics go?
Chris Wiegand and Anna Menin, The Guardian, 1st August 2016Rachel Parris: Edinburgh Fringe 2016 interview
Rachel Parris is one of the hardest working and talented performers at the Edinburgh Fringe. Not only is see a brilliant improviser in the acclaimed Austentatious, but her solo shows are always wonderful showcases for her gifts at songwriting and playing the piano.
Laugh Out London, 20th July 2016Performances
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3rd Aug 2016 | 18:50 | Pleasance Dome |
4th Aug 2016 | 18:50 | Pleasance Dome |
5th Aug 2016 | 18:50 | Pleasance Dome |
6th Aug 2016 | 18:50 | Pleasance Dome |
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14th Aug 2016 | 18:50 | Pleasance Dome |
15th Aug 2016 | 18:50 | Pleasance Dome |
16th Aug 2016 | 18:50 | Pleasance Dome |
17th Aug 2016 | 18:50 | Pleasance Dome |
18th Aug 2016 | 18:50 | Pleasance Dome |
19th Aug 2016 | 18:50 | Pleasance Dome |
20th Aug 2016 | 18:50 | Pleasance Dome |
21st Aug 2016 | 18:50 | Pleasance Dome |
22nd Aug 2016 | 18:50 | Pleasance Dome |
23rd Aug 2016 | 18:50 | Pleasance Dome |
24th Aug 2016 | 18:50 | Pleasance Dome |
25th Aug 2016 | 18:50 | Pleasance Dome |
26th Aug 2016 | 18:50 | Pleasance Dome |
27th Aug 2016 | 18:50 | Pleasance Dome |
28th Aug 2016 | 18:50 | Pleasance Dome |