Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival: Second night of comedy added to St Mary’s Church line up
A second and consecutive night of comedy has been announced at a new venue as part of the 2025 Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival (SICF).
Taking place on Thursday, 10 July, Mrs Smith will follow the previous night’s acts of Mick Miller and Nina Gilligan at St Mary’s Church in Shrewsbury town centre.
Mrs Smith was a British primary school teacher who went viral on social media and as a result accidentally became a stand-up comedian. Her wit and insights into daily school life, politics, socks, swearing, the side effects of a full moon and more, inspired her routine. The show’s content is a must-see for both educators and the general public, offering a genuine but hilarious glimpse into the world of teaching. With over 80,000 followers on Facebook alone, she's winning hearts with her humorous stories and relatable takes on the challenges presented by the profession.
In 2023, she made her stand-up comedy debut at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with Mrs Smith - See Me! Her first performance was a hit, so she has been touring it ever since.
Beth McGowan, SICF director, said: “This show is not necessarily aimed at teachers, but they will have an insight to her brand of comedy. Mrs Smith is also quite elusive and no one knows what she looks like until she appears on stage. A kind of teacher-Banksy if you like.”
Tickets for the Mrs Smith Live at St Mary’s Too show on 10 July are £19.50 and available through the Theatre Severn website or by calling the box office on 01743 281281.
