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Dublin comedian Rachel Galvo on using her ‘extremely privileged’ upbringing for comedy

Dublin-born, London-based Rachel Galvo dreamed of starring in Les Mis, but then her career in comedy took off

Rachel Galvo: 'I always thought the teachers at school despised me.' Photograph: Alan Betson
Rachel Galvo: 'I always thought the teachers at school despised me.' Photograph: Alan Betson
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Lauren Murphy
Tue Dec 16 2025 - 05:14 • 6 MIN READ
Rachel GalvoTrinity College Dublin (TCD)Aisling Bea Joanne McNallyKatherine RyanAlison SpittleDeirdre O’KaneADHDFor You