photo by Emilie Krause

Chris Davis (actor/writer) is a writer and performer residing in Philadelphia, PA.  His solo shows have toured throughout the United States and Europe. This is his seventh year presenting One-Man Nutcracker in Center City, Philadelphia.

Recent projects include shows Run Ben Run (Benedict Arnold), One-Man Nutcracker, The 40-Year-Old Ballerino (“a heartwarming and meditative ode to change” ★★★★ - The List), The Presented (★★★★ - The List), The Last Emperor of Mexico, One-Man Apocalypse Now (★★★★★ - “superbly crafted” - Underdog Reviews), Juan-Winfield, Bortle 8 (“…a strikingly original writer and performer.” - The Scotsman), Drunk Lion (“A potent success” ★★★★★ - Wee Review), and Violence of the Lambs (“…absurd comedy at its very best." ★★★★★ – The Student Newspaper ).  He participated in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival from 2014-2019, and 2026. His show The Presented was Barrymore nominated for a best original production and best choreography in 2026.

Other projects Alchemist with MK Tuomanen (Sep 2017), Peaceable Kingdom (Orbiter 3), Damned Dirty Apes! (Renegade Theater), Alias Ellis Mackenzie (Thaddeus Phillips), Anna K (Philly Fringe 2014), Holly’s Dead Soldiers (Philly Fringe 2013),The Post-Show (Berserker Residents), Vainglorious (Applied Mechanics).  He was selected as one of Billy Penn’s Artists to Watch Out For 2017. 


More info:www.realchrisdavis.com