Q&A with Rachel Fairburn

Rachel Fairburn is back with a brand-new UK tour, Side-Eye, blending razor-sharp stand-up with her first-ever character comedy hour. Fresh from Live at the Apollo and the hit podcast All Killa No Filla, she brings her signature wit, biting observations, and a cast of wild characters to the stage.
We caught up with her prior to the tour to ask for her Famous Last Words…
Last thing you did that made you feel good?
Contrary to my onstage persona I actually feel good a lot of the time. Simple things cheer me up. I’ve just had a cup of tea. Two tea bags left in and a dash of milk. Perfect.
Last thing you’d want to be doing right now?
I would absolutely hate to be in a helicopter. I’m terrified of them.
Last night on Earth… What’s your poison?
Jack Daniels and Diet Coke. If I’m going to die I’m doing like a rock star.
Last supper… What are you ordering?
Chippy! Chicken and mushroom pie (Holland’s Pies only), chips, peas and gravy. Lots of vinegar.
“Big shop”
Last person you’d want to share a drink with?
You mean the last person I’d want to drink with? Two – Liam and Noel Gallagher. They’re my heroes. If you mean who I wouldn’t want to drink with then Andrew Tate.
Last time you shed a tear and why?
There’s a chap on social media called Niall Harbison who rescues dogs in Thailand. He rescued one called Alba who had been chained up and left to starve. She only had a few days left to live but they were happy ones. I can’t bear to see animals suffering. Stuff like that gets me every time.
Last refuge… where would you go?
Just stay at home. I’d get a big shop in before all the drama.
Last the course… tips on loot, love & life?
Don’t take yourself too seriously, be well mannered, punctual and get a partner who makes you laugh.
Last but one… random question: Tell us about something that interests you that nobody else knows about. Like Gaelic football… or porcelain.
I’m very interested in the life and work of the artist William Hogarth.
Your Famous Last Words?
Does your tea taste funny?
Rachel Fairburn’s ‘Side-Eye’ tour visits Hull Social 19 Feb, York Crescent 20 Feb, Stockton ARC 20 Feb, Leeds Wardrobe 26 Mar, Bradford Studio 28 Mar, Huddersfield LBT 29 Mar
For full tour dates visit: rachelfairburn.com