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Chris Turner

“An exemplary writer of quotable gags” – Chortle, May ’11

Since starting stand-up in 2009, Chris’s sharply written gags, assured stage presence and commanding delivery have established him as one of the best up-and-coming one-liner comics on the circuit. Intelligent wordplay and deliciously dark jokes nestle amongst a set rich with puns and oblique observations, all coupled with a talent for improvisation and physical comedy honed from three years with Edinburgh Festival favourites The Oxford Imps (Sell-Out Show 2009, **** – Fest, ThreeWeeks, Hairline).

“A nifty writer…absolute gold-plated bankers, brilliantly inspired lines even the most experienced punslinger would be proud of”.

- Steve Bennett, Chortle; August 2010
So You Think You’re Funny 2010 – Finalist
Laughing Horse New Act of the Year 2011 - Runner-Up
Bath Comedy Festival New Act of the Year 2011 – Runner-Up
Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year 2010 – Finalist
King Gong at The Comedy Store, Manchester – Winner

Chris is booked for opening 20s by Just the Tonic, Buzz Comedy and Lincoln Comedy Festival and 15s by Hilarity Bites, XS Malarkey, Laughter Lines, Danny McLoughlin, Rob Riley, Paddy Luscombe, Get Happy, Blackpool Comedy and Speakeasy Comedy.

“A useful and tricksy wit. His timely gag about keeping the Christ in Christmas was especially clever, and he has a mischievous sparkle to his delivery”. - Steve Bennett, Chortle; December 2010

“Excellent, excellent, excellent, good, smashing, excellent” - Steve Hall (We Are Klang)

“[Turner] delivers with aplomb…he has the whole room behind him” ★★★★ - The Oxford Student; October 2010