Chris Martin

Chris is one of the newest and most exciting acts to hit the comedy circuit. His wholly original social commentary, observations and anecdotes are his trade mark. He brings intelligent material as well as simple immature jokes to any room.

Awards & Nominations

2010 Top 10 Comedy Podcasts Guardian
2007 Finalist Amused Moose Comedy Competition
2006 Runner Up Chortle Student Comedian of the Year

TV and Radio

2011 Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps (Warm Up) BBC3
2010 Greatest Christmas Adverts Channel 5 Objective
2010 Great TV Christmas Moments Channel 5 Objective
2010 Most Annoying People BBC 3 Shine
2010 For What It’s Worth (Warm-up) Pilot Zeppotron
2010 World Cup’s Most Shocking Moments BBC 3 Zig Zag
2010 Hawksbee & Jacobs BBC Radio 5 Live
2010 Matt Forde Talksport
2009 Greatest Ever 3-D Moments Channel 4 Objective
2009 Most Annoying People BBC 3 Shine
2008 Chris Martin & Carl Donnelly Bitesize Podcast 4 episodes Itunes
2006 Meet the Blogs Writer/Performer Babycow

Commercials

2011 Renault Va Va Voom Online Viral Joyrider
2010 Windows 7 Online Chat HD Banner Commercial Agile Films
2010 Phones4U Commercial Telly Traffic

What the press have to say…

'Charming and Talented Standup' - Time Out
'One of the funniest podcasts out there' - Guardian (feature on Top 10 comedy podcdasts)
'Tight, well structured, funny and original… Solid stand-up set with attention to gags' - Chortle
'He made matter-of-fact, dryly witty observations on life that never failed to hit the mark. He was my favourite of the night' - BBCi
'Destined for greatness…he’s got charm, anecdotes, callbacks and a worrying father' - The Sunday Times (click here for full review)
'Professional, slick and above all, very funny' - Fest
'Charming and good looking…Martin looks to me like a late-stage prototype of the genuine article' - Chortle

Edinburgh Fringe 2011

***** 'Pushes every comedy button…sheer genius…if you see one person this August, make it Chris Martin'
- Edinburgh Guide.com

**** 'A well-deserved sell out…there’s no denying his obvious talent'
- Edinburgh Evening News

**** 'Hilarious…takes this years’ Fringe by the scruff of the neck'
- Metro

**** 'A perfect example of a debut act being better than some of the veteran performers here at the festival… confident, very funny and likable comic'
- British Comedy Guide

**** 'We were shown the complete, finished masterpiece… struck the perfect balance between accomplished humour and improvised reaction to the audience'
- Edinburgh Festivals Magazine

**** 'An impressive performance…it’s a name I’m sure you’ll be hearing a lot more of'
- Edinburgh Spotlight

**** 'You get the impression that his Fringe rooms – and ticket prices – are only going to get larger from here on in'
- What's On Stage

**** 'Martin succeeds in charming his audience'
- The New Current