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Live performances has always been
the backbone of Craig's career and his irreverent wit, keen observation
and social comment have made him one of the most popular performance
poets and stand-up comedians of his generation. Craig's one man stand-up
show, 'Craig Charles - Live On Earth' began it's run in 1995 at the
'Duke of York Theatre' in London's West End, with four sell-out nights,
and was followed by three sell-out national tours in the space of
eighteen months.
1996 witnessed one of Craig's most
powerful roles to date, when he played inmate Eugene Buffy in 'Lynda La
Plante's The Governor'. A dramatic role which received wide critical
acclaim. But in January 1997 Craig returned to his role as Dave Lister
in the seventh series of 'Red Dwarf' avidly watched by audiences in the
eight million range, and so successful that it ensured an eighth series
for early 1998.
1997 saw Craig co-write and star in
thirteen episodes of his late night ITV network chat show 'The Funky
Bunker'. He also released two books published by Penguin: 'The Log- A
Dwarfers Guide To Everything' and 'No Other Blue' a graphic book of
poetry which sees the first ever publication of his wide ranging poetic
skills.
1999 Craig was seen in the new
series of 'Red Dwarf' and presenting the cult show 'Robot Wars' which
were No.1 and No.2 in the BBC2's ratings with a combined viewing figure
of over 14 million!!!!
2000 Craig presented "Jailbreak" for
CH5, and "Ripley Believe it or Not" for Bravo. He released a live
video "Sickbag" which is backed up with a full-scale national tour.
Craig has also sold out two national
UK tours with a combined total of 117 shows in between he managed to
sell out shows at 'The Norway Comedy Festival', 'The Melbourne Comedy
Festival' and 'The Edinburgh Comedy Festival'.
In the corporate world Craig is in
as much demand for award ceremonies and event hosting as ever.
" . . . ruthless social
observations, emotive poetry and the best one liners in the business . .
. a stunning performance from the top draw of comedy!"
Time Out
"Among the best live comedians in
the country"
N.M.E
"A must for any admirer of stand- up
as an art"
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