Rachel Baker
- English
- Comedian
Press clippings
Funny Women's Glitter Project extends to six locations
The Funny Women organisation is expanding its programme supporting female creatives to London, Medway, Brighton, Birmingham, Bristol and Manchester.
British Comedy Guide, 18th October 2024Brighton Fringe Comedy Showcase - Komedia Studio review
A wonderfully surreal deep dive into the stranger side of alternative comedy.
James Walsh, The Reviews Hub, 25th May 2024Liam Harney and Rachel Barker win Luke Rollason's 2024 bursary
Liam Harney and Rachel Barker have been announced the winners of the 'inappropriately-named' Luke Rollason Memorial Memorial Bursary for 2024, with Rebecca Harrison and Alex Franklin as the runners-up. The award was set up by the physical comedian and actor to support new comedy creatives from alternative backgrounds bringing unusual work to the Brighton Fringe.
British Comedy Guide, 12th April 2024Mett Funny Women stage award finalist: Rachel Baker
We spoke to her about the Birmingham comedy scene, supportive fellow funny women and controlled chaos.
Funny Women, 9th February 2024Hasan Al-Habib wins Birmingham Breaking Talent Award 2023
Hasan Al-Habib has been announced as the winner of the Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award 2023.
British Comedy Guide, 7th October 2023Funny Women final 2023 review
We're still reeling from this years Funny Women Awards Final 2023, which took place on Thursday evening. Read on as we hear from Zoe Paskett about the night itself.
Zoe Paskett, Funny Women, 30th September 2023Funny Women Awards 2023 results
Kate Cheka, Chloe Partridge, Amy Spinks, Lauren Soley, Serena Terry and Sarah Bowles are the winners of the Funny Women Awards 2023.
British Comedy Guide, 29th September 2023Funny Women final 2023 review
If the closing speeches at this year's Funny Women awards were even longer and more self-congratulatory than usual, perhaps that can be forgiven. Twenty years is a notable milestone, and there was much relevant talk of creating safe spaces for female comedians, given the recent headlines.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 29th September 2023Finalists announced for Funny Women Stage Award 2023
The judging is over. The spreadsheet is saved. The scores are set.
Funny Women, 5th September 2023