Chris Thorburn
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings
Glasgow International Comedy Festival Gala 2025 review
It's a measure perhaps, of the confidence and rude health of Scottish comedy right now, that this showpiece event at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival featured almost exclusively local acts and comedians who've chosen to make Scotland their home.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 31st March 2025Pleasance and Stand announce more Fringe 2025 acts
The Pleasance and The Stand have unveiled a new batch of Edinburgh Fringe shows, ahead of the official festival box office opening tomorrow.
Chortle, 11th March 2025Fringe benefits: 10 of the best shows to catch at this year's Edinburgh festival
From ruminations on life, love and being Keir Starmer to dance-theatre unpacking toxic masculinity, here's our pick of 2024's 'Burgh necessities
Rachael Healy, The Guardian, 1st August 2024Edinburgh Fringe 2024: 13 Scottish Comics to Catch
We pick out a baker's dozen of Scottish comedians to add to your Edinburgh Fringe 2024 hitlist.
Laurie Presswood, The Skinny, 9th July 2024Edinburgh Fringe 2023: 26 Comedy Shows to See
Our Comedy editor picks out a few highlights from this year's Edinburgh Fringe programme. OK, twenty-six highlights...
Polly Glynn, The Skinny, 28th July 2023Review - Chris Thorburn: Cineman
Superbly comedic look at cinema with a personal touch.
Peter Munro, The Wee Review, 14th March 2018