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Rachel Robbins

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Writer, performer, stand up, recovering academic

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Tall Tales @ The English Lounge A brand new comedy show at The English Lounge where stand up meets improv. Hilarious sketches improvised by a supergroup of improvisers, all inspired by stories and new material from our special gues...

A chance to see me being funny in Manchester this evening - along with a bunch of top notch improvisers:
wegottickets.com/event/692907...

12.03.2026 11:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Almost 10,000 authors have come together to publish an empty book protesting the theft of books by tech companies to train AI models.

Titled Don’t Steal This Book, it is empty of text except the names of the authors involved.. 🧡

10.03.2026 08:30 πŸ‘ 260 πŸ” 145 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 32
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Tall Tales @ The English Lounge A brand new comedy show at The English Lounge where stand up meets improv. Hilarious sketches improvised by a supergroup of improvisers, all inspired by stories and new material from our special gues...

This looks good πŸ‘€https://wegottickets.com/event/692907

10.03.2026 13:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Testaments of Ann Lee and If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You Becoming a Mother on Screen

Two film reviews for the price of one:

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06.03.2026 18:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Bride (2026) The Screenwriter likes it and #metoo

An International Women's Day conversation about The Bride!

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09.03.2026 12:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Bride (2026) The Screenwriter likes it and #metoo

An International Women's Day conversation about The Bride!

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09.03.2026 12:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Also squeamish. I did have to look away at the Kerb stomp and one other bit, but they are signposted so it’s possible to look away in time.

08.03.2026 10:29 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Saw that horse and thought of the haemorrhoids cream ad that Penny from Big Bang did.

07.03.2026 23:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Testaments of Ann Lee and If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You Becoming a Mother on Screen

Two film reviews for the price of one:

vocal.media/geeks/the-te...

06.03.2026 18:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
In an orange dress with mic in hand in a pub in St Helens.

In an orange dress with mic in hand in a pub in St Helens.

In an orange dress with mic in hand in a pub in St Helens.

In an orange dress with mic in hand in a pub in St Helens.

Me being funny in St Helens.

06.03.2026 12:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Dance with a Stranger (1985) Miranda Richardson - Wow!

My tribute to the powerhouse that is Miranda Richardson - re-posting to celebrate her birthday #botd #miranda #queenie

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03.03.2026 16:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

No, Shabana Mahmood, people seeing failing state support and crumbing infrastructure don't have either legitimate concerns or a legitimate grievance against immigrants, refugees or asylum seekers.

They have a legitimate grievance against governments.

02.03.2026 08:27 πŸ‘ 924 πŸ” 259 πŸ’¬ 18 πŸ“Œ 10
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Green party wins Gorton and Denton byelection, pushing Labour to third place in blow to Keir Starmer Hannah Spencer elected as party’s first MP in northern England, as Labour sees a 25.3% drop in vote compared to 2024

Thank goodness! www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

27.02.2026 08:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

No cheating, your last saved picture of a celebrity is your therapist.

21.02.2026 21:34 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes. Because they would rather play politics than actually do the things that would make the people better off (like raising benefits, taxing wealth, improving services and shutting down racism and division).

20.02.2026 23:56 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Please can the London centric media stop framing the Gorton and Denton by-election as a test of Starmer’s leadership. It is about Gorton and Denton - a deprived area of Greater Manchester being exploited by rich racists.

20.02.2026 22:42 πŸ‘ 45 πŸ” 16 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2

What a lovely home for my story, delighted to be in @templeinacity.bsky.social Thank you Eirene.

20.02.2026 16:52 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
Rachel Robbins - Proof Reading Details of proof-reading services

My little flurry of creative work is slowing down. So, I am very much open to some academic proofreading/editing work. My usual fee is Β£13 per 1,000 words, but open to negotiating a discount. Contact me here or via my website: rachelrobbins.uk/proof.html

20.02.2026 13:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Rachel Robbins - Proof Reading Details of proof-reading services

My little flurry of creative work is slowing down. So, I am very much open to some academic proofreading/editing work. My usual fee is Β£13 per 1,000 words, but open to negotiating a discount. Contact me here or via my website: rachelrobbins.uk/proof.html

20.02.2026 13:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Now with added Top Story.

20.02.2026 10:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I Have No Mouth And I Must Riff | Matthew J Elliott Get more from Matthew J Elliott on Patreon

The riff of the very first Doctor Who comic strip is on Patreon now!
How do you riff a comic strip? How would that even work?
Well, if you want to know the answer, and partake of over 180 riffs, become a subscriber!
www.patreon.com/posts/i-have...

19.02.2026 15:18 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"Wuthering Heights" (2026) 50 Shades of BrontΓ«

My review of last night's cinema. CW - I use the word 'squelch'.

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18.02.2026 18:11 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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"Wuthering Heights" (2026) 50 Shades of BrontΓ«

My review of last night's cinema. CW - I use the word 'squelch'.

vocal.media/geeks/wuther...

18.02.2026 18:11 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
Me standing on a stage, wearing a red dress, blue jeans, red boots holding a mic and telling gags to a crowd at the Spinning Top in Stockport.

Me standing on a stage, wearing a red dress, blue jeans, red boots holding a mic and telling gags to a crowd at the Spinning Top in Stockport.

Taken from the back of the same stage. It has been pointed out that my hand looks weird.

Taken from the back of the same stage. It has been pointed out that my hand looks weird.

More pictures from Sunday night's gig, which raised Β£700 for Stand up to Racism.

17.02.2026 10:34 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Me standing on a stage, wearing a red dress, blue jeans, red boots holding a mic and telling gags to a crowd at the Spinning Top in Stockport.

Me standing on a stage, wearing a red dress, blue jeans, red boots holding a mic and telling gags to a crowd at the Spinning Top in Stockport.

Taken from the back of the same stage. It has been pointed out that my hand looks weird.

Taken from the back of the same stage. It has been pointed out that my hand looks weird.

More pictures from Sunday night's gig, which raised Β£700 for Stand up to Racism.

17.02.2026 10:34 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you ❀️

16.02.2026 09:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I do too. I looked fabulous last night.

16.02.2026 09:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Me on a stage wearing a red dress, jeans and red boots, making people laugh. Joy is part of the resistance.

Me on a stage wearing a red dress, jeans and red boots, making people laugh. Joy is part of the resistance.

As before but more animated.

As before but more animated.

First pictures of last night’s Love Music, Hate Racism gig.

16.02.2026 09:02 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I don’t know, but they didn’t sell out.

16.02.2026 09:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A chalk board outside The Spinning Top, Stockport for Love Music, Hate Racism with the words SOLD OUT.

A chalk board outside The Spinning Top, Stockport for Love Music, Hate Racism with the words SOLD OUT.

It was great to perform at this.

16.02.2026 07:49 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0