Rainer Hersch
Who Rainer Hersch is
Rainer Hersch is a British comedian whose stand-up shows are built around classical music, including All Classical Music Explained, which he took on a 55-date tour, and he sometimes performs with a full orchestra. He made the Radio 4 documentary series All The Right Notes, Not Necessarily In The Right Order and appeared on The World Stands Up and, as a team captain, The Entertainment Game.
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Last checked 13 November 2026.
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Specials, shows and podcasts
On screen
- The World Stands Up
- The Entertainment Game
Comedians like Rainer Hersch
Each linked to them by something on the record — a stage they both came through, a bill, a show, a style or a home town.
- Colum McDonnell also in The World Stands Up
- Leighann Lord also in The World Stands Up
- Matt Welcome also in The World Stands Up
- Neil Delamere also in The World Stands Up
- Pat Dixon also in The World Stands Up
- Rod Man also in The World Stands Up
- Stephen Lynch also in The World Stands Up
- Tom Stade also in The World Stands Up
Questions and answers
Where is Rainer Hersch performing next?
No date is on D.O.C.'s Comedy Calendar right now.
What TV shows and films are they in?
The World Stands Up and The Entertainment Game.
Who are some comedians like them?
Colum McDonnell (also in The World Stands Up), Leighann Lord (also in The World Stands Up), Matt Welcome (also in The World Stands Up), Neil Delamere (also in The World Stands Up) and Pat Dixon (also in The World Stands Up).
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Sources
- Chortle · chortle.co.uk ↗ Stand-up shows built on classical music, including All Classical Music Explained (a 55-date tour), sometimes with a full orchestra; Radio 4 series All The…
Updated · the record checked 12 November 2026