Chris Forbes
Chris Forbes

Chris Forbes

  • Scottish
  • Actor, writer and stand-up comedian

Press clippings

Chris Forbes interview

Scot Squad comic Chris Forbes on helicopter burgers and winning over Andy Murray ahead of his Dundee gig.

Rebecca Baird, The Dundee Courier, 13th October 2023

Comics rally round Raymond Mearns after his stroke

Frankie Boyle and other Scottish stand-up stars are hosting a major fundraiser for comic Raymond Mearns who suffered a stroke last week.

Chortle, 9th August 2023

Chris Forbes on fighting the midges on Gairloch

"It's where my family comes from, so I've always had the connection."

Susan Swarbrick, The Herald, 3rd August 2023

Edinburgh Fringe 10x10: Ten shows about sport

There doesn't seem to be much of a crossover between sport and art at the Edinburgh Fringe. Of more than 1,300 comedy shows we could only just find ten with any sort of sporting theme. Here goes...

Chortle, 22nd July 2023

Daniel Kitson's Edinburgh Fringe show goes on sale

And The Stand expands its programme... including another controversial booking.

Chortle, 8th May 2023

Glasgow International Comedy Festival Closing Gala review

Glasgow's comedy festival has always attracted a wealth of great acts and been a strong showcase for upcoming local comics. But it's arguably never had the defining tentpole events of a festival like Leicester. Or the close, distilled festival spirit of much smaller rivals such as Machynlleth or the Cat Laughs in Kilkenny.

Jay Richardson, Chortle, 3rd April 2023

Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award 2023 nominees announced

Scott Agnew, Paul Black, Janey Godley, Craig Hill, Kieran Hodgson and Susie McCabe are up for the inaugural Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award.

British Comedy Guide, 31st March 2023

Glasgow Comedy Festival: Top picks from the comics

Who are the best people to ask for Glasgow Comedy Festival recommendations? The comedians themselves, of course. We got 11 of them to pick the show they're desperate to see

The List, 15th March 2023

Paul Black brings a Hogmanay whodunnit spoof to BBC Scotland

TikTok star Paul Black writes, directs and stars in Paul Black's First Footing for BBC Scotland, part of a festive line-up for the corporation north of the border that also features the return of Greg Hemphill and Robert Florence's Queen Of The New Year and Ooh The Banter, a celebration of Scottish humour presented by Jack Docherty.

British Comedy Guide, 30th November 2022