Chris Coltrane
- Stand-up comedian
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Ten politicial Fringe shows
As politics gets more manic, and possibly depressing, than ever, here are ten shows that try to find the funny in the tumultuous times.
Chortle, 25th July 201615 free comedy recommendations for Fringe 2016
With the EU referendum making the pound near worthless, all shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016 may in fact be free this year.
Laugh Out London, 28th June 2016Chris Coltrane: Edinburgh Fringe 2015 interview
Chris Coltrane is the prince of absurd political comedy and he's set for another Edinburgh Festival.
Laugh Out London, 12th August 2015Chris Coltrane answers 10 Edinburgh Fringe Questions
Chris Coltrane admits he wishes there was a little more money in anti-capitalist stand-up comedy.
British Comedy Guide, 21st July 2015TV review: Rory Bremner's Election Report, BBC2
The shock result, however, probably meant that he and his writers - who include familiar circuit comics Chris Coltrane and Andy Zaltzman - had to rip up some of their work done in advance and start virtually from scratch. Taking that into account some of this is pretty good.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th May 2015Seven questions with... Chris Coltrane
Chris Coltrane is a stand-up comedian who makes it his business to talk about activism and, in turn, makes a valiant attempt at inspiring his audiences to become more of an engaged and interested part of society.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 25th April 2015Lolitics profile
The brains behind Lolitics, Chris Coltrane, tells us which political comedians are worth the effort...
Andrew Mickel, Such Small Portions, 17th January 2014Review: Political Animal
Is it possible to have too much politics at a satirical show? That thought lodged in my brain half-way through Political Animal, which featured Andy Zaltzman, Bridget Christie, Chris Coltrane and Francesca Martinez.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 27th April 2013Interview - Chris Coltrane: Activism is fun
With a little help from Josie Long, Chris Coltrane is using comedy to fight the bad guys.
Iain Gorman, The Skinny, 4th August 2012