Chris Cantrill is a three-time Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated comedian, writer and actor from West Yorkshire. Known for an enviable gag-rate mixing quick-fire jokes with uniquely offbeat observations about modern life, he’s developed a reputation as “one of the most charmingly, daftly funny comics on the scene right now” (The Times).

As half of the acclaimed double act The Delightful Sausage, Chris has been twice-nominated for the ‘Best Show’ at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards (2019 and 2022).

Since making his television debut on Harry Hill’s ClubNite (Channel 4), Chris has become a regular on television and radio. He’s appeared in shows such as for the BAFTA-winning Alma’s Not Normal (BBC 2), Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared (Channel 4) and he provided voices for BAFTA-winning videogame Thank Goodness You're Here.

In February 2026, Chris was announced as one of the writing team of SNL UK, writing a number of memorable sketches, including the infamous “skin to skin” Weekend Update Feature with Al Nash and George Fouracres. Chris has also written for the likes of Dave, Channel 4, BBC Radio 2, CBeebies and CBBC.

Chris Cantrill: ‘Rewilding’

Three-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, Chris Cantrill (SNL UK, Icklewick FM) returns with the follow-up to 2024’s critically acclaimed, sold-out Easily Swayed.

The hotly anticipated Rewilding tells the story of a rural borderlands community, an act of vandalism and the outsider who’s determined to make it all about him. Having embraced village life, Chris is happy to see out his days whittling, signing for packages and glaring at passing hikers. But when a beloved local tree is cut down in the dead of night, he’s drawn into a mystery that reveals a far darker side to his idyllic surroundings…

‘Rewilding’ is a show for people who are passionate about community and keeping a very close eye on their neighbours.

Directed by Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated Tom Parry.

‘Goes from one big laugh to another.’
★★★★ – The Guardian