Fog Box presents Bethany Black + Rachel Smith

Bethany Black

Critically acclaimed stand-up Bethany Black is a stalwart of the scene and can be seen performing up and down the country, as "one of the UK circuit's finest night-time raconteurs" (British Comedy Guide).

Also an applauded writer and actor, you may recognise Bethany from her roles in Cucumber, Banana, Tofu (C4), No Offense (C4) and Doctor Who (BBC). Winner of the Joe.co.uk comedy award 2020. She has written for Frankie Boyle's New World Order (BBC) as well as several shows for Joe Lycett (C4) whom she also supported on his last sell out tour.

Bethany's recent tour show Always Bet on Beth gained praise across the board and was voted Best New Show 2023 at Leicester Comedy Festival. Praise for previous work: "A great comedy mind" (British Comedy Guide Recommended). "I went for an hour laughing at every other word" ***** The LGBT Arts Review. "You’re onto a winner with Bethany." **** Funny Women. **** Fest Mag.”

Rachel Smith

Rachel is a TV writer, performer and comedian based in Todmorden, currently writing for BBC Radio 4. Her sardonic confessional stand up has been described as ‘sexy, dangerous and p**s funny’ (Julie Hesmondalgh)

+ support from the winner of June’s Fog Box Open Mic event.