Chris Forbes
- Scottish
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings
The Big Fab Comedy Show review: Mixed bill with varied results
Performances from Rosco McClelland, Chris Forbes, Liam Farrelly, Thanyia Moore and headliner Catherine Bohart.
Jay Richardson, The List, 31st October 2023Chris 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 2023Comics 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 2023Chris 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 2023Edinburgh 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 2023Daniel Kitson's Edinburgh Fringe show goes on sale
And The Stand expands its programme... including another controversial booking.
Chortle, 8th May 2023Glasgow 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 2023Sir 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 2023Glasgow 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 2023Paul 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