Rachel Fairburn
Rachel Fairburn

Rachel Fairburn

  • English
  • Stand-up comedian, actor and writer

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Rachel Fairburn: Showgirl review

Aiming to set the record straight about just why she got into comedy, Rachel's new set is brilliantly observed and wickedly funny.

Lisa In The Theatre, 7th October 2023

Rachel Fairburn: Showgirl review

With a name like Showgirl, you'd expect a bit more oomph, but in fact Rachel Fairburn's show is perhaps the exact opposite, and the low-energy slog begins and ends with little flair.

Katerina Partolina Schwartz, Broadway Baby, 28th September 2023

Rachel Fairburn on new show Showgirl

Rachel Fairburn talks class, psycho killers, and Oasis as she tours the UK with her new show, Showgirl.

Andrew Williams, The Skinny, 15th September 2023

Rachel Fairburn: Showgirl review

A fine example of using stinging humour to make a strong social point.

David Cunningham, The Reviews Hub, 11th September 2023

Rachel Fairburn: Showgirl review

Rachel Fairburn: Showgirl is a fun piece of theatre which ticks all the stand-up comedy boxes, but the show's impact is limited by cohesion and commitment issues.

Neysa Killeen, Lost in Theatreland, 11th September 2023

Gold to celebrate 25 years of The Royle Family

Gold is re-editing its 2010 documentary about The Royle Family to mark the forthcoming 25th anniversary of the sitcom.

British Comedy Guide, 1st August 2023

Edinburgh 2023: pick of the programme - limited runs

Our top picks of Edfringe shows with limited runs.

Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 21st June 2023

Q&A: Rachel Fairburn, Showgirl

Creator of the smash hit podcast All Killa No Filla with Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Rachel Fairburn talks to us about her new show Showgirl touring the UK from September 2023, as well as her female comic inspirations, how she didn't discover that she was a blunt person until doing comedy, and how her mum is the funniest person she knows.

Tash Snaith, Funny Women, 17th May 2023

Pleasance announces latest batch of Edinburgh Shows

The third Edinburgh Fringe announcement for the Pleasance Theatre Trust features further comedic names and noteworthy newcomers.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 10th May 2023

Rachel Fairburn announces 2023 tour

Comedian and podcaster Rachel Fairburn is going on a major UK tour, Showgirl.

British Comedy Guide, 29th March 2023

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