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Chris Forbes

Chris Forbes at Monkey Barrel Comedy Club, Edinburgh

Tuesday 4 August 2026
Sunday 30 August 2026
at
1:30pm
  • Father Christmas: Chris Forbes

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About the show

Critically-acclaimed Scottish comedian Chris Forbes brings Christmas to the Fringe this summer. Expect trees, tinsel and tragedy. A hilarious, heartfelt stand-up show about festive joy, family and the Christmas Day that changed everything. Blending big laughs with beautiful storytelling, the deeply personal Father Christmas is for anyone who loves, or hates, Christmas. Nominated for Best Show at Fringe World and star of Scot Squad.

'Brilliant company – honest, insightful very funny' (Scotsman). 'Not one to miss, seeing Forbes was an absolute treat' (VoiceMag.uk). 'Brilliantly observed... laugh-out-loud stuff' (Herald).

Featuring - Chris Forbes

Chris Forbes appearing at this event

Finalist in the 2009 Scottish Comedian Of The Year competition, Chris Forbes is a stand-up comedian, actor and writer who has supplied material; for a number of radio, television and stage productions.

Chris is also the alter ego of Goth wannabe Damien Crow and a member of the acclaimed sketch trio How Do I Get Up There?

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