‘We say yes to what she gives us’: Perfect Show for Rachel, the hit comedy in which its learning disabled star calls the shots
This madcap variety show sees its titular lead direct proceedings from her control desk. Rachel, her co-star sister and their mum explain what it reveals about disability in the UKRachel...
By Kate Wyver · The Guardian Culture
This madcap variety show sees its titular lead direct proceedings from her control desk. Rachel, her co-star sister and their mum explain what it reveals about disability in the UK Rachel O’Mahony doesn’t give two hoots that her evolving stage production got five stars from the Guardian . The show may have won awards, had barnstorming reviews and made its audiences weep buckets, but Rachel’s own delight is what matters. As for anyone else who has the pleasure of watching? Rachel puts it perfectly. “Lucky you,” she says. You see, this joyous, anarchic, different-every-time production has been tailored specifically, by Rachel’s younger sister Flo, to suit the tastes of 35-year-old Rachel, who has learning disabilities, loves Kylie and fart jokes, and is in total control of what happens on stage each night. It’s all in the show’s title: Perfect Show for Rachel. Continue reading...