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Chris Forbes: Father Christmas

Chris Forbes: Father Christmas

Show type: Edinburgh Fringe 2026

Starring: Chris Forbes

Critically-acclaimed Scottish comedian Chris Forbes brings Christmas to the Fringe this summer. Expect trees, tinsel and tragedy. A hilarious, heartfelt stand-up show about festive joy, family and the Christmas Day that changed everything. Blending big laughs with beautiful storytelling, the deeply personal Father Christmas is for anyone who loves, or hates, Christmas. Nominated for Best Show at Fringe World and star of Scot Squad. 'Brilliant company – honest, insightful very funny' **** (Scotsman). 'Not one to miss, seeing Forbes was an absolute treat' **** (VoiceMag.uk). 'Brilliantly observed... laugh-out-loud stuff' (Herald).

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This comic also appears in:

The World According To Damien Crow [2012]

How Do I Get Up There? - A Sketch Show

Chris Forbes: Tall Needy Mutant

Chris Forbes: Unquiet Mind

Chris Forbes: Prophecy

The Duncan and Judy Murray Show

Chris Forbes: Court Jester

Chris Forbes: Collywobble

Chris Forbes: Father Christmas (WIP)

Chris Forbes: Father Christmas (WIP)

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