Shelf

Shelf are a comedy double act (childhood friends Rachel WD and Ruby Clyde) that write and perform for adults and children.

They are regular writers on series 7 of The Amazing World of Gumball (Cartoon Network) and currently have children’s fiction and television projects in development.

Shelf blends standup with elements of musical comedy and sketch. Their live shows have been cult hits at the Edinburgh Fringe, transferred to Soho Theatre, and toured internationally. As award winning children’s performers, Shelf have been resident artists at Great Ormond Street Hospital and created bespoke content for GirlGuides UK. They are founders of queer comedy collective The LOL Word. 

Praise for Shelf: The Kids’ Show
As seen at The Pleasance, Edinburgh Fringe 2023; Imagine Festival, The Southbank Centre; UK Tour 2024
WINNER: Best Children’s Show, The UK Kids’ Comedy & Leicester Comedy Festival 2023
★★★★ 'Sketch comedy for kids … Shelf pull it off with brio'  The Guardian
★★★★ ‘This pair are instantly likeable; their confident and hilarious routines are brilliantly delivered and super entertaining for adults as well as kids’ The List

Praise for Shelf: Teenage Men
As seen at Soho Theatre; International tour 2024
★★★★ ‘Impossible not to have fun in their company’ Chortle
★★★★ ‘Intriguing, informative … with a kid-like lack of filter’ Scotsman

Praise for Shelf: Hair
As seen at The Pleasance, Edinburgh Fringe 2022, Soho Theatre, NextUp, UKTV, ITVx
NOMINATED: Comedian’s Choice Awards 2022
★★★★ The Guardian 
★★★★ The Skinny 
★★★★ Funny Women 
★★★★ The Scotsman 
★★★★ Beyond The Joke