Chris Forbes: Father Christmas

IN PERSON

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Artist:

Brass Tacks Comedy
Professional company
UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
Performers: 1

Festival:

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Web-Site:

https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/2026CHRISFO

Genre:

Comedy
Stand-up, Solo show

Age Limit:

16+

Description:

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).

Warnings:

Strong language/swearing

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Venue Code:

515

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Venue Room:

Monkey Barrel 2 (capacity 65)

Venue:

Monkey Barrel Comedy

Venue Address:

9-12 Blair Street

Venue Postcode:

EH1 1QR

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Performances

Day	Date	Start	End	Duration	Price	Title
Tue	04/08	13:30	14:30	1:00	8.00	PREVIEW
Wed	05/08	13:30	14:30	1:00	8.00	PREVIEW
Thu	06/08	13:30	14:30	1:00	8.00	PREVIEW
Fri	07/08	13:30	14:30	1:00	12.00
Sat	08/08	13:30	14:30	1:00	13.00
Sun	09/08	13:30	14:30	1:00	13.00
Mon	10/08	13:30	14:30	1:00	13.00	2 for 1
Tue	11/08	13:30	14:30	1:00	13.00	2 for 1
Wed	12/08	13:30	14:30	1:00	11.00
Thu	13/08	13:30	14:30	1:00	12.00
Fri	14/08	13:30	14:30	1:00	12.00
Sat	15/08	13:30	14:30	1:00	13.00
Sun	16/08	13:30	14:30	1:00	13.00
Tue	18/08	13:30	14:30	1:00	11.00
Wed	19/08	13:30	14:30	1:00	11.00
Thu	20/08	13:30	14:30	1:00	12.00
Fri	21/08	13:30	14:30	1:00	12.00
Sat	22/08	13:30	14:30	1:00	13.00
Sun	23/08	13:30	14:30	1:00	13.00
Tue	25/08	13:30	14:30	1:00	11.00
Wed	26/08	13:30	14:30	1:00	11.00
Thu	27/08	13:30	14:30	1:00	12.00
Fri	28/08	13:30	14:30	1:00	12.00
Sat	29/08	13:30	14:30	1:00	13.00
Sun	30/08	13:30	14:30	1:00	13.00