Rachel Fairburn
Rachel Fairburn is a comedian and writer from Manchester.
Now based in London, and star of Live at the Apollo and Comedy Central Live, Rachel has been described by Rolling Stone as ‘very much the Rock ‘n’ Roll star of British comedy’.
Now based in London, and star of Live at the Apollo and Comedy Central Live, Rachel has been described by Rolling Stone as ‘very much the Rock ‘n’ Roll star of British comedy’. She has been a finalist of several prestigious competitions including Funny Women, City Life Comedian of the Year, the NATYS and English Comedian of the Year.
Rachel has been a staple of the Edinburgh Fringe since 2014, with 6 critically acclaimed solo shows under her belt and featured in the ‘40 jokes of the fringe’ by the Daily Telegraph in 2018 and ‘Best Jokes from Edinburgh Fringe 2022’ in The Times. She also featured on Chortle’s ‘One to Watch’ list in 2020 and picked up the 2019 online content award from Joe.co.uk.
She has appeared on BBC Presents: Stand Up For Live Comedy and BBC’s Funny Festival Live. Her TV credit's include Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled, Richard Osman’s House of Games and Russell Howard Hour Life Lessons.
Rachel is also a popular podcaster, co-hosting and co-writing the worldwide smash hit podcast All Killa No Filla. With a huge international following of over a quarter of a million listeners and growing, she has taken the podcast on several sell-out UK tours and a tour of the USA. She also features in Global Original’s Ghoul Guide with Rachel Fairburn and Glad Rags with Paul McCaffrey & Rachel Fairburn.
“Fairburn delivers…with sadistic glee” Guardian
“Bold, brilliant and bewitching…Fairburn’s presence is commanding, thrilling and utterly addictive” ★★★★★ Broadway World
“Huge presence in a pint-sized frame" ★★★★ Chortle
“Bright, brave and bitterly enjoyable" ★★★★ The Skinny
“Gag-heavy, opinionated and smart" ★★★★ Funny Women
Other
| Rachel Fairburn: The Wolf At The Door Edinburgh Fringe Festival / Underbelly | Creator / Writer / Performer | 2018-01-01 |
| Rachel Fairburn: The People's Princess Edinburgh Fringe Festival / Underbelly | Creator / Writer / Performer | 2019-01-01 |
| The News Quiz BBC Radio 4 | Panellist | 2021-01-01 |
| Tetley Commercial | Voiceover artist | 2020-01-01 |
| Breaking the News BBC Radio Scotland | Guest | 2022-01-01 |
| The Gargle The Bugle | Guest | 2020-01-01 |
| Class Clown The Glee Club | Guest | 2021-01-01 |
| BBC: Funny from the Fringe BBC Radio 4 | Guest Stand-Up | 2018-01-01 |
| Backchat BBC/Dave FB page | Guest | 2021-01-01 |
| Most Embarrassing Sex Stories Ever Channel 5 | Narrator | 2019-01-01 |
| Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled Dave / Phil McIntyre | Guest | 2021-01-01 |
| Football's Funniest Moments Sky / CPL Productions | Herself | 2021-01-01 |
| The Cheap Seats Network 10/Australia | VT writer/performer | 2021-01-01 |
| Pointless Celebrities Endemol Shine / BBC | Celebrity Contestant | 2019-01-01 |
| Most Shocking TV Interviews Ever Alaska TV/Channel 5 | Narrator | 2021-01-01 |
| The Amusical Podcast Great Big Owl/Apple | Herself | 2019-01-01 |
| Richard Osman's House Of Games Endemol Shine / BBC Two | Contestant | 2022-01-01 |
| The Russell Howard Hour Life Lessons VT Sky One/Avalon | Contributor | 2021-01-01 |
| Evil Genius with Russell Kane BBC | Guest / Performer | 2019-01-01 |
| Funny Festival Live BBC / Phil McIntyre Entertainment | Guest Stand-Up | 2021-01-01 |
| When Celebrity Goes Horribly Wrong Channel 5/Crackit Productions | Herself | 2020-01-01 |
| Victoria Wood: The Secret List BBC2 / Phil McIntyre Entertainment | Herself | 2020-01-01 |
| Rachel Fairburn: Maniac UK Tour | Creater / Writer / Performer | 2021-01-01 |
| BBC Presents: Stand Up For Live Comedy BBC / Phil McIntyre Entertainment | Guest Stand-Up | 2020-01-01 |
| All Killa No Filla Apple | Co-Host and Co-Creator with Kiri Pritchard McLean | 2014-01-01 |
| Comedians Telling Stories Various Venues, UK | Creator / Writer / Performer | 2020-01-01 |
| Amazon Prime Video - Living The Stream Amazon Prime Video UK / That Lot | Host | 2020-01-01 |
| All the Fun of the Fairburn Edinburgh Fringe Festival | Creator / Writer / Performer | 2014-01-01 |
| Rachel Fairburn: Her Majesty Edinburgh Fringe Festival | Creator / Writer / Performer | 2017-01-01 |
| Rachel Fairburn: Skulduggery Edinburgh Fringe Festival | Creator / Writer / Performer | 2016-01-01 |
| All Killa No Filla: Live Various venues, UK & USA | Co-Host and Co-Creator with Kiri Pritchard McLean | 2018-01-01 |
| Live At The Apollo Open Mike Productions / BBC Two | Performer | 2023-01-01 |
| Pointless Celebrities Remarkable Entertainment / BBC One | Contestant | 2023-01-01 |
| Royal Family Behind The Sofa Refresh Phil McIntyre / UKTV | Talking Head | 2023-01-01 |
| Rachel Fairburn: Can I Be Awful? UK Tour | Solo show | 2022-01-01 |
| Rachel Fairburn: Showgirl UK Tour | Solo show | 2023-01-01 |
| Jack Whitehall: Settle Down Various | Tour Support | 2023-01-01 |
| All Killa No Filla 10 Year Anniversary Tour 10 city tour | Co-Host and Co-Creator with Kiri Pritchard McLean | 2024-01-01 |
| Comedy Central Live Series 3 Comedy Central | Performer | 2023-01-01 |
| Films to Be Buried With with Brett Goldstein Amazon | Guest | 2023-01-01 |
| Wheel of Misfortune Podcast BBC | Guest | 2022-01-01 |
| The Apprentice: You're Fired BBC | Herself | 2024-01-01 |
| The Now Show BBC Radio 4 | Presenter | 2024-01-01 |
| POV BBC Sounds | Performer | 2024-01-01 |
| Loose Ends BBC Radio 4 | Guest | 2024-01-01 |
| Glad Rags with Paul McCaffrey & Rachel Fairburn | Herself | 2024-01-01 |
| British Comedy Guide's 'Next Big Thing' Award 2025 | Nominee | 2025-01-01 |
| Icklewick FM BBC Radio 4 | Performer (Chantelle) | 2025-01-01 |
| Side Eye UK Tour | Writer & Performer | 2025-01-01 |
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