Bethany Black
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings
Punching up: how British comedy became kinder and more inclusive - without losing its edge
As British politics has got crueller, our comedy has gone in the opposite direction, becoming a haven of decency and diversity. In this extract from his new book, Different Times, David Stubbs asks if these gentler comics are the new cutting edge.
David Stubbs, The Guardian, 17th July 2023The Stand issues new statement on proposed Joanna Cherry appearance
The Stand Comedy Club has issued this updated statement with regard to the previously planned appearance at their Edinburgh venue in August of SNP MP Joanna Cherry. Comedian Bethany Black had cancelled her planned tour date at the venue's sister venue in Glasgow when the gender critical Cherry's appearance was set to go ahead.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 1st May 2023Interview: Bethany Black
Steve Spithray talks to the razor-sharp comedian about her philosophical approach to her new stand-up show, Always Bet On Beth.
Steve Spithray, Narc Magazine, 25th April 2023Trans comic Bethany Black cancels Glasgow gig over Joanna Cherry event
Trans comic Bethany Black, from Lancashire, has cancelled her upcoming Glasgow date at The Stand comedy club because its sister venue in Edinburgh will host an event with MP Cherry during the Fringe later this year. In a statement on Twitter, Black accused the SNP politician of wanting to "exclude people like me from public life", in reference to Cherry's opposition to self-ID policies for transgender people.
Hamish Morrison, The National (Scotland), 31st March 2023Arthur Smith crowned Legend of Comedy at Leicester Comedy Awards 2023
Arthur Smith, Fatiha El-Ghorri, Bethany Black, Stuart Goldsmith, CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation and Shelf were amongst the winners at the Leicester Comedy Festival Awards 2023. Geoff Rowe, who is stepping back after having run the festival for 30 years, received a surprise Lifetime Contribution trophy.
British Comedy Guide, 27th March 2023Bethany Black, Rob Kemp and Wil Hodgson recording stand-up specials
Go Faster Stripe are recording a clutch of stand-up specials over the next month, including shows from Bethany Black, Rob Kemp, Wil Hodgson, Stephen Carlin, Joe Wells and Steve Hall.
British Comedy Guide, 11th March 2023Leicester Comedy Festival Awards 2023 nominations
Ali Woods, Chloe Petts, Kuan-Wen, Mad Ron, Milo Edwards and Stuart Goldsmith are amongst the nominees for the Leicester Comedy Festival Awards 2023.
British Comedy Guide, 7th March 2023Performer's perspective on comedy criticism
It took me a lot longer than most people to recognise that critics are not dealing in empirical fact, but in opinion.
Bethany Black, Mobius Industries, 25th January 2023Bethany Black talks throwing comedy at the walls and seeing what sticks
"You can joke about any subject, but what's your object in telling it?"
Blizzard Comedy, 17th July 2022Review: Joe Lycett, Bethany Black @ The Globe, Stockton
Lycett comes across as a genuinely decent person who wants to make an impact by doing some good in the world - albeit via the medium of pranks.
Dawn Storey, Narc Magazine, 2nd May 2022