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Rachael Healy

  • Journalist

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Surprise election forces comedians to tear up Edinburgh festival scripts

For this year's fringe, performers will be rapidly updating their shows to reflect the outcome at the ballot box.

Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 22nd June 2024

Rachel Parris: Poise review

Politics that plays it safe.

Rachael Healy, i Newspaper, 6th June 2024

Punt and Dennis review

While not astounding, the long-term duo deliver fans what they want and expect.

Rachael Healy, i Newspaper, 1st June 2024

We Are Lady Parts Series 2 review

The Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala makes a surprise cowgirl-themed cameo in Nida Manzoor's emotional, musical comedy.

Rachael Healy, i Newspaper, 30th May 2024

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 2024

Big 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 2024

Olga 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 2024

Romesh 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 2024

Julia Masli review

The mysterious word-of-mouth comedy hit you need to see.

Rachael Healy, i Newspaper, 1st February 2024

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