BAFTA-nominated comedian, musician and writer Rachel Parris is heading to Reading’s Concert Hall next March and tickets are already on sale.
The Rachel Parris Songbook is a new live show featuring some of her favourite comedy songs from the past 15 years, alongside sharp new stand-up material.
The set list includes fan favourites such as Speedy Boarder, Girl With A Diamond Finger, I Went to the Gym and Hen Doo On A Train, all delivered with Rachel’s wit, musical brilliance and razor-sharp observations.
Whether audiences are lifelong fans or discovering her work for the first time, there is guaranteed to be Something Profound in this Amazing show.
Audiences are encouraged to come ready to sing along – a cappella may be included.
Who is Rachel Parris?
Known for her acclaimed appearances on Have I Got News for You, Mock the Week, QI, Would I Lie to You? and Live at the Apollo, Rachel Parris has become one of the UK’s most distinctive comedic voices.
She is an award-winning musical comedian, actor, improviser and presenter and was nominated for a BAFTA for her satirical segments on The Mash Report (BBC) many of which went viral on social media, receiving more than 100 million views.
Rachel has appeared on Live at the Apollo (BBC 2), QI (BBC 2), Would I Lie to You? (BBC 1), Mock the Week (BBC 2), Hypothetical (Dave), Harry Hill’s ClubNite (C4), The Big Narstie Show (C4), Richard Osman’s House of Games (BBC1), The Weakest Link (BBC1), Celebrity Mastermind (BBC1), The Graham Norton show (BBC One), Good Morning America (abc) and Have I Got New For You (BBC Two).
Rachel is founder and a cast member of the acclaimed improvised comedy show Austentatious, which is currently touring nationwide following sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and its long-running West End residency at the Vaudeville Theatre.
Rachel has toured the UK with her musical comedy and stand-up for 10 years, with shows including Best Laid Plans, Keynote, Fun to Pretend and All Change Please.
Her last tour show, Poise, can be viewed on ITVX.
Rachel can be heard on many radio shows including The Now Show, News Quiz, Sorry I Haven’t a Clue, Pick of the Week and Just a Minute.
As an actor, Rachel has appeared in There She Goes (BBC 4), Plebs (ITV 2), Revolting (BBC 2), The IT Crowd (C4), Count Arthur Strong (BBC 1), Murder in Successville (BBC 3) and Russell Howard’s Good News (BBC 3), On stage, she has appeared in Death Ship 666 (Jermyn Street Theatre), 30 Christmases (The Old Fire Station, Oxford & New Diorama, London) and is currently co-starring in By a Lady alongside Juliet Stevenson (Wiltons Music Hall and touring).
Rachel’s first book, Advice from Strangers, was published by Hodder & Stoughton in 2022. Her latest novel, Introducing Mrs Collins, was released in 2025 and has been called “marvellous and mighty literary magic trick” by Richard Curtis and was nominated for RONA award.
When is Rachel Parris coming to Reading, and how can I tickets?
The Rachel Parris Songbook will be opened at Reading Concert Hall on Saturday, 13 March, 2027, from 7.30pm.
While the show might be a year away, tickets are already on sale. They cost £23.50 or £26.50.
They can be bought from Reading Arts Box Office on 0118 960 6060 or from whatsonreading.com. A maximum of six tickets can be booked online per customer, larger groups or those requiring access seats, should contact the box office.
For more details, log on to: www.mickperrin.com/tours/the-rachel-parris-songbook.
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