Rachael Healy
- Journalist
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Why are so many entertainers forced to work past retirement age?
From jobbing workers to familiar names, legions of entertainers are working well into their 70s and 80s. Why? Our writer uncovers an alarming story of shrinking budgets, axed royalties, misguided mortgages and paltry pensions.
Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 28th May 2024Big Mood review
Nicola Coughlan is at her very best in this brave bipolar comedy.
Rachael Healy, i Newspaper, 28th March 2024'Why would you not want to be woke?' Inside the TV comedy workshops infuriating the right-wing press
They've been called 'a disaster for the arts' and lambasted for 'pursuing a heavily woke agenda'. So what actually happens at a comedy workshop? Our writer joins 30 working-class standups determined to break into TV.
Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 29th February 2024Olga Koch review
The comedian's commanding stage persona never wanes as she muses on attraction, bisexuality and parasocial relationships.
Rachael Healy, i Newspaper, 16th February 2024Romesh Ranganathan review
Hustle is a charming and funny collection of dispatches from the life of a 45-year-old man.
Rachael Healy, i Newspaper, 2nd February 2024Julia Masli review
The mysterious word-of-mouth comedy hit you need to see.
Rachael Healy, i Newspaper, 1st February 2024Celya AB: Second Rodeo review
In a show revisiting her childhood and dissecting comedy tropes, the performer has captivating presence but her material meanders.
Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 25th January 2024Get the joke: how live captioning lets more comedy fans enjoy every punchline
Lara Ricote is among the stand-ups whose gags have landed with deaf and hearing people thanks to the work of stenographer Claire Hill.
Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 16th January 2024Big Boys review
Bright, tender and really, really funny.
Rachael Healy, i Newspaper, 14th January 2024There is so much wrong with 'Big Fat Quiz Of The Year' - can it really survive?
The annual comedy quiz has been a Christmas staple since 2004 - but its childish one-liners and macho atmosphere mean it struggles to feel fresh.
Rachael Healy, i Newspaper, 26th December 2023