Rachel Aroesti
- Journalist
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Isy Suttie: 'I was like: are they just here to see Dobby?'
The actor, writer, musician, podcaster and comedian is returning to stand-up after overwork and parenthood left her burnt out. She discusses motherhood, Fomo and life after Peep Show.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 27th June 2022Ellie & Natasia review
From its scalpel-sharp satire to the minutely observed character comedy, Natasia Demetriou and Ellie White's new series is a rare joy that recalls the greats.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 21st June 2022How Messy Millennial Woman became TV's most tedious trope
She's charismatic, self-destructive, and increasingly tiresome: from Fleabag through to Everything I Know About Love, chaotic female leads now seem to be the default, one-note expression of womanhood. It's time to move on.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 9th June 2022Alan Partridge: Stratagem, O2 Arena, review
Disappointingly thin - but there can be no truly bad Partridge.
Rachel Aroesti, i Newspaper, 2nd June 2022James Acaster and Josh Widdicombe interview
With the return of their unashamedly nice TV gameshow Hypothetical, the duo are out to prove you don't need to be mean-spirited to get laughs.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 29th April 2022Lydia Leonard on remaking 'Call My Agent!'
She has played high-powered women from Anne Boleyn to Cherie Blair. But stepping into the shoes of the impossibly cool Camille Cottin in UK comedy reboot Ten Percent has made her 'the most nervous I've ever been'.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 16th April 2022Joanne McNally on her unfiltered comedy
From career doldrums to fending off pantless stage invaders, the straight-talking Irish comic's journey to becoming a must-see act has been a wild ride.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 14th April 2022Derry Girls review - this modern classic goes out on a high
As Lisa McGee's masterclass of a sitcom begins its final season, it comes close to being a model of perfection. It's a bittersweet goodbye.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 12th April 2022Hard Cell review
Catherine Tate's first attempt at a sitcom is lacklustre.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 12th April 2022Ed Gamble: Electric, Hackney Empire, review
The Off Menu host makes even the most banal subjects eye-wateringly hilarious in his new stand-up show.
Rachel Aroesti, i Newspaper, 11th February 2022