Chris Coltrane
- Stand-up comedian
Press clippings
Chris Coltrane: Edinburgh Fringe 2017 interview
One of the best political comics of this, or indeed any generation, Chris is your go-to source for Tory bashing this Fringe. Expect powerful points intelligently made, great jokes and a tinge of the surreal.
Laugh Out London, 8th August 2017The 10 weirdest shows at the 2017 Edinburgh Fringe
With more than 3,000 shows on offer, the Edinburgh Fringe hosts some of the best, worst and strangest entertainment from around the world. From the enigmatic and intriguing to the downright silly, here are 10 of the oddest acts to catch this year.
Tristram Fane Saunders, The Telegraph, 3rd August 2017Fringe best jokes from the last 10 years
Try not to wet yourself with these classic jokes from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Daily Record, 27th July 2017Edinburgh 10x10: 4. A nation divided
Ten comics from across the political spectrum.
Chortle, 20th July 201717 free comedy recommendations for the Edinburgh Fringe
We've compiled some of the best free comedy shows at the Edinburgh Festival 2017 in this handy list below. Although they may be free to get in, there is always the option to donate at the end.
Laugh Out London, 10th July 2017Reports of an attempted coup within the Free Fringe
A couple of days ago, I got a message from someone I shall call Captain Bird's Eye. The good Captain told me something I knew and something I did not know. He told me: "PBH was unfortunately poorly and in hospital for a short while." I knew this. Then he told me something I did not know: "Whilst PBH was out of action one of his leading team members Kate Smurthwaite took over the reigns immediately ousting Paul B Edwards and then appointing Chris Coltrane as comedy director. PBH is now out of hospital."
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 9th November 2016Lolitics comedy club bans irony and stops banter
A London comedy club has banned ironic comments and 'banter' with the audience to create a 'safe space' for stand-up. But just make sure you are not a Conservative, as then you risk being called a 'racist bigot' a 'f****** monster' or even a 'f****** c***bag of a t***'.
Rory Tingle, Daily Mail, 5th November 2016Defining the Norm winners announced
Will Franken reveals the winners of the first-ever Defining the Norm Awards.
Will Franken, Spiked, 31st August 2016The Defining the Norm Awards: the nominees
Comedian Will Franken honours the most conformist acts at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Will Franken, Spiked, 25th August 2016The 21 best jokes in the history of the Fringe
A study has claimed to have found the 21 most popular jokes in the history of the Edinburgh Festival.
The Scotsman, 4th August 2016