2026 Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner Chris Cantrill Announces 11-Date Soho Theatre Residency From November + 2027 UK Tour
10 September 2026
Chris Cantrill: Rewilding
A tree has been felled, a community wronged and there’s only one man brave enough to make it all about him...
Soho Theatre, London
23rd November - 5th December (not 29, 30)
UK TOUR Spring 2027
‘A wonderful storyteller … You could recommend him to anyone.’ - ★★★★ - Dominic Maxwell, The Times, Edinburgh Comedy Awards judge
2026 Edinburgh Comedy Award winner, Chris Cantrill (SNL UK, Icklewick FM and one-half of Delightful Sausage with Amy Gledhill) is taking his triumphant show to the Soho Theatre, London for an 11-date residency this winter and then on a UK tour in 2027.
The hotly anticipated and highly acclaimed 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 …
Directed by Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated Tom Parry, Rewilding is a show for people who are passionate about community and keeping a very close eye on their neighbours.
‘Cantrill is absolutely on top of his game.’ - ★★★★★ - A Youngish Perspective
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.
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). Chris and Amy have appeared on shows such as Question Team (Dave), Pointless (BBC One) and as series regulars for Late Night Mash (Dave). Chris is also the co-creator and star of BBC Radio 4’s breakout comedy, Icklewick FM, which the Radio Times called “one of the best comedies of 2024” and won him a BBC Audio Award for Best Comedy Performance.
Since 2020, Chris has lived in a small rural village on the border between Cumbria and Northumberland, a short distance from Sycamore Gap.
‘Cantrill remains one of the most compelling storytellers on the circuit today, delivering a show that is both genuinely enlightening and wildly funny.’ - ★★★★.6 - Edinburgh Reviews
‘Big laughs and a vibrant atmosphere right from the start.’ - ★★★★.5 - The Phoenix Remix
‘Very cleverly put together.’ - ★★★★ - Telegraph
‘Cantrill keeps you hooked and laughing until the very end.’- ★★★★ - Beyond the Joke
‘A witty stream of self-deprecating anecdotes, with plenty of gags squeezed in.’ - ★★★★ - Chortle
'Utterly daft and engaging, and will definitely leave you smiling.’ - ★★★★ - Daily Mail
‘Truly funny bones.’ - ★★★★ - The Scotsman
‘Keeps the laughs coming.’ - ★★★★ - EdFest Mag
‘The audience is in a constant state of belly-laughter.’ - ★★★★ - EdFringe Review
‘Infectious joy.’ - ★★★★ - The List
‘Couldn’t see yourself in a safer pair of hands during this year’s Fringe.’ - ★★★★ - Broadway World
‘The audience is hanging on his every word and we immediately trust him as a performer. Rewilding is yet another brilliant show from Chris Cantrill.’ - ★★★★ - Broadway Baby
★★★★ - Reyt Good Magazine
British Comedy Guide - Recommended
‘An immersive, subversive comedy experience. Overloaded with laughs.’
Previous praise for Chris:
‘Impossible to tear your eyes away from the stage.’ - ★★★★★ EdFringe Review
‘The wit and honesty of his show will resonate universally’ - ★★★★.5 Chortle
‘Goes from one big laugh to another.’ - ★★★★ - The Guardian
Full Listing:
Title: Chris Cantrill: Rewilding
Show keywords: Community | Justice | Rural life | Masculinity
Soho Theatre, London
2027 UK tour dates
All links live by 10am on Thursday 10th September unless stated
Saturday 6th March - Hull Truck Theatre
Link to follow in October
Saturday 24th April - The Stand, Glasgow
Link live on Friday at 10am
Link live on Friday at 10am
Tour dates in Edinburgh in April 2027 and in Wales TBC
Find Christopher Cantrill online and check out the Social media links via Linktr.ee.
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