Perfect Show for Rachel
Step into Rachel's world in this experimental show as a learning disabled artist has the power to lead the creation of her ‘Perfect Show’.
Rachel is a theatre-loving, enigmatic, learning-disabled 33 year-old who loves Kylie, heckling her sister, and seeing people falling over.
At the touch of a button she commands the action, each scene brought to life by a skilled cast ready for whatever she asks of them. From bar room brawls to a bourbon biscuit cabaret - get ready, this is Rachel’s Perfect Show.
Perfect Show For Rachel is a “joyous celebration of theatre without the rules” (The Stage ★★★★) combining physical theatre, live music, family memories, slapstick comedy and fart jokes in a chaotic, moving and triumphant tapestry.
Perfect Show for Rachel was developed with Rachel, to create a show on her own terms. It explores who defines artistic taste, and questions who that currently excludes.
Photo credit: Ikin Yum
Perfect Show for Rachel is now tour booking for 2025 and onwards
Perfect Show For Rachel opened to a sold- out run and extraordinary response from audiences and critics alike. It is a chance to step into Rachel’s world and access is built into the heart of this production, winning the OFFIE for ACCESS in 2023.
Zoo Co and Improbable are also interested in creating a programme of workshops which tours with the show.
“This is a generous piece with a huge heart. The fantastic ensemble of artists are pre-loaded with 39 songs, dances, scenes and sketches catering specifically to Rachel’s interests... It’s hilarious, and the unpredictability is immensely fun.”
The Play’s The Thing, Laura Kressly
If you're interested in booking Perfect Show for Rachel and would like to see our tour brochure, please get in touch via michelle@wearezooco.co.uk.
Show Credits 2024:
Performers
Gabriel Akamo
Folarin Akinmade
Becky Barry
Stephen Collins
Sara Dawood
Nick Gilbert
Joshua Goodman
Flo O’Mahony
Wendy O'Mahony
Fleur Rooth
Lee Simpson
Austin Yang
Production
Chloe Stally-Gibson, Production Manager
Charlotte Driessler, Stage Manager
Fana Sunley-Smith, Stage Manager
Seraphina Denton, Production Assistant
Creative Team
Rachel O’Mahony, Director
Flo O’Mahony, also Lead Artist and Artistic Director, Zoo Co
Lee Simpson, also Lead Artist and Artistic Director, Improbable
Stella Backman, Set and Costume Designer
Rachel Sampley, Lighting and Video Designer
Joshua Goodman, Musical Director
Nick Gilbert, Sound Designer
Han Sayles, Assistant LX and Video Designer
Fleur Rooth, also Creative Access Director, Zoo Co
Simeon Campbell, Choreographer
Esme Cooper, Fight Director
Sophie Woolley, Dramaturg (BSL)
Daryl Jackson BSL Translator
Access Team
Hannah Skaili, Access Coordinator
Maria Laumark, Access Support Worker
Laurie Ogden, Access Support Worker
Ruth Newbury-Payton, Access Support Worker
Betty Williams Singh, Company Support worker
Ess Grange, Audio Describer
Wendy O’Mahony, main carer for Rachel
Lucy Flight, Carer
With thanks to Ormsby House Staff team, David O’Mahony