Rachel Parris
- 39 years old
- English
- Actor, writer, musical comedian and improviser
Press clippings Page 5
The Mash Report may move to Dave
UKTV channel Dave is reportedly considering taking on The Mash Report, after the BBC axed the topical comedy show.
British Comedy Guide, 19th March 2021The Mash Report axed after four series
The Mash Report will not return for another series. A spokesperson said BBC Two was making room for new comedy shows.
British Comedy Guide, 12th March 2021Seven hilarious Mash Report moments that went viral
The Mash Report has been responsible for numerous viral moments over the years, and here are 7 of the best.
John Plunkett, The Poke, 12th March 2021Parris and Brigstocke's Tuesday Night Club review
Lockdown fun has taken on a life of its own.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 24th February 2021Comedians accuse Big Fat Quiz Of The Year of sexism
Comedians have denounced Channel 4's Big Fat Quiz Of The Year as sexist. Acts have taken to social media to point out that the Boxing Day episode of the panel show features no female comedians.
British Comedy Guide, 18th December 2020Robin Ince's carnival of comics, comets & The Cure
From Harry Hill to Helen Sharman, Ince's Christmas mashup of comedy, science and music - Nine Lessons and Carols for Socially Distanced People - reached dizzy heights.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 14th December 2020Comedy clubs & theatres shut down again in lockdown
Comedy clubs and theatres in England will have to close for a month from Thursday as Covid rates soar again. Rachel Parris summed up the industry reaction on Twitter: "Performers are so fucked. #ExcludedUK"
Chortle, 31st October 2020Robin Ince's Nine Lessons to stage a 24 hour show
Robin Ince's annual variety night Nine Lessons And Carols For Curious People is going online this year, once again mashing up science, comedy, music and more.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 7th October 2020Lockdown comedy: How coronavirus changed stand-up
For many stand-up comedians performing in front of an audience, seeing their reaction and responding to it is a fundamental part of a gig. But when coronavirus restrictions came in many stand-ups found themselves not only without a live audience but also without a venue. BBC Click's Spencer Kelly finds out more about how comedians kept the jokes flowing.
Spencer Kelly, BBC, 9th September 2020Inside Leicester's comedy scene
Pun fights in boxing rings, nine-year-old stand-ups and a 19-day joke-a-thon ... anything goes in vibrant, diverse Leicester, finds our writer as she continues her comedy tour.
Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 4th September 2020