Rachel Stubbings: Stubbing Out Problems

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We’re big fans of Rachel Stubbings here at Funny Women Towers; she was a Funny Women Awards finalist back in 2008 and her quirky, intelligent brand of humour has been making us laugh ever since. Her critically-acclaimed show Stubbing Out Problems was a big hit at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival last year, and we’re delighted that it’s getting another new, extended outing at the Kings Place on 7th March!

Stubbing Out Problems sees Rachel – as a self-styled agony aunt and lifestyle guru – helping a variety of real-life people with their real-life problems. Whether you’re lonely, heartbroken or up the duff with a man old enough to be your Dad, there is no crisis too big or too small for this lady to solve.

You can see Rachel’s past advice by watching her in action on her website HERE.

“Sharp act” – The Metro (****)

“Original and intelligent… Her performance is perfectly polished and professional… it’s easy to become captivated by her weird little world.” –  Broadway Baby (****)

“Adroitly nuanced spectacle” – The Independent

Stubbing Out Problems is on at the Kings Place, London at 8pm on March 7th.
For more info and to buy tickets, click HERE.
You can hear Rachel talking about her show HERE, and follow her on twitter @RachelStubbings.

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