Chris Martin (comedian)
Encyclopedia
Chris Martin is an English
stand-up
comedian and writer.
and Amused Moose Laugh off competitions Martin went on to appear in a series of pedigree multi-bill Edinburgh shows, including AAA at The Pleasance Courtyard. In 2011, Martin debuted his solo show "Chris Martin. No. Not That One" which sold out its entire run and received a string of 4* reviews. Recently, Martin appeared in a series of viral idents for Renault
as part of their "Va Va Voom Campaign"
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
stand-up
Stand-up comedy
Stand-up comedy is a comedic art form. Usually, a comedian performs in front of a live audience, speaking directly to them. Their performances are sometimes filmed for later release via DVD, the internet, and television...
comedian and writer.
Stand up career
Martin began his comedy career in 2005. After reaching the finals of both Chortle Student Comedian of the YearChortle Student Comedian Of The Year
The Chortle Student Comedian of the Year is a national search of the UK's universities to find the 'funniest student', run by the comedy website Chortle...
and Amused Moose Laugh off competitions Martin went on to appear in a series of pedigree multi-bill Edinburgh shows, including AAA at The Pleasance Courtyard. In 2011, Martin debuted his solo show "Chris Martin. No. Not That One" which sold out its entire run and received a string of 4* reviews. Recently, Martin appeared in a series of viral idents for Renault
Renault
Renault S.A. is a French automaker producing cars, vans, and in the past, autorail vehicles, trucks, tractors, vans and also buses/coaches. Its alliance with Nissan makes it the world's third largest automaker...
as part of their "Va Va Voom Campaign"
Live Shows
- Zoe Lyons National Tour – Support Artist National venues (2010)
- Al Pitcher National Tour – Support Artist National venues (2009)
- Part of AAA Stand-Up Pleasance Courtyard (2009)
- Pete Firman National Tour – Support Artist National venues (2008)
- Freestyle Comedy Edinburgh Festival (2008)
- Three Comedians for the Price of None Edinburgh Festival (2007)
- The Good, The Bad and The Cuddly Edinburgh Festival (2006)
TV and Radio
- Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps (Warm Up) on BBC3 (2011)
- Greatest Christmas Adverts on Channel 5 Objective (2010)
- Great TV Christmas Moments on Channel 5 Objective (2010)
- The Most Annoying People of 2010The Most Annoying People of 2010The Most Annoying People of 2010 was broadcast on BBC Three on 27-28 Dcember 2010 and narrated by Richard Bacon.-The top ten:...
on 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)
- Matt Forde Talksport (2010)
- Hawksbee & Jacobs on BBC Radio 5 Live (2010)
- The Most Annoying People of 2009The Most Annoying People of 2009The Most Annoying People of 2009 was broadcast on BBC Three on 27–28 December 2009 and narrated by Richard Bacon.-The top ten:...
(2009) - Greatest Ever 3-D Moments on Channel 4 Objective (2009)
- Chris Martin & Carl Donnelly Bitesize Podcast on iTunes (4 episodes) (2008)
- Meet the Blogs Writer/Performer Babycow (2006)
Achievements
- GuardianThe GuardianThe Guardian, formerly known as The Manchester Guardian , is a British national daily newspaper in the Berliner format...
Top Ten Comedy Podcast 2010 - Amused Moose Laugh-Off Finalist 2007
- Chortle Student Comedian of the YearChortle Student Comedian Of The YearThe Chortle Student Comedian of the Year is a national search of the UK's universities to find the 'funniest student', run by the comedy website Chortle...
Runner Up 2006