Chris Cantrill

Chris Cantrill is a comedian, writer and actor hailing from West Yorkshire but now resident in the North East. His unique delivery mixes lightly surreal observations with densely packed quickfire jokes.

Since making his television debut on Harry Hill’s Clubnite (Channel 4), Chris has frequently appeared in productions for TV including Alma’s Not Normal (BBC 2), Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared (Channel 4), The Emily Atack Show (ITV 2). He has a BBC Radio 4 series in development and has written for Dave, Channel 4, BBC Radio 2, Cbeebies and CBBC.

As half of the acclaimed sketch double act The Delightful Sausage, Chris has been twice nominated for the ‘Best Show’ award at the Edinburgh Festival (2019 and 2022). Chris and Amy have appeared on Harry Hill’s Clubnite (Channel 4), Question Team (Dave) and as series regulars for Late Night Mash (Dave). They’ve also had their own special on BBC Radio 2 (The Delightful Sausage on: Staycations) and web series for Dave (Great Britain: Wide Open & Ready).

Accolades

• Winner, ‘Comedy Hat Comedian of the Year’, 2016

• Finalist, ‘Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year’, 2013

Press & Reviews

• ★★★★★ Ed Fest Mag, “Simple and bizarre punchlines with unerring skill”

• ★★★★ Chortle, “One of the best voices for comedy on the circuit”

• The Scotsman, “Hugely entertaining”