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 2024Punt and Dennis review
While not astounding, the long-term duo deliver fans what they want and expect.
Rachael Healy, i Newspaper, 1st June 2024We 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 2024Why 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 2024