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Chris Addison is a critically acclaimed stand up renowned for his versatility, his pacy, energetic routines and faultless delivery. Some of his previous solo Edinburgh shows have enjoyed sell out runs and were nominated for the prestigious Perrier Award. After starring in BBC Two’s multi-award winning comedy ‘The Thick of It’, for which he received a British Comedy Award nomination for Best Newcomer, Chris made his big screen debut in Academy Award nominated ‘In the Loop’, an exciting, fast paced political comedy that looks at what happens when the people in power realise their careers are on the line.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Chris Addison is a critically acclaimed stand up renowned for his versatility, his pacy, energetic routines and faultless delivery. Some of his previous solo Edinburgh […]
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