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Craig Campbell

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Videos

On Russell Howard's Good News

November 2009


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On Russell Howard's Good News
Craig Campbell Showreel
Craig Campbell on Edinburgh and Beyond 2007

Other footage

Craig Campbell on The World Stands Up
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Reviews

Craig Campbell at Latitude 2010
Live Review

Craig Campbell at Latitude 2010

It may be only just after noon, but Craig Campbell easily holds the attention of a couple of thousand Latitude-goers, packing the vast comedy tent and beyond.

The Grizzly Adams of stand-up projects the sort of rugged outdoorsman person that these one-off campers can only aspire to; a no-nonsense, get it done attitude that commands the marquee.

As a ‘Canadian who live among you’, Campbell tells the British they are a nation of frugal, emotionally stunted drunkards. He means it as a compliment, and having lived here for 12 years knows how to flatter, however unlikely it may seem.

At face value, his set is based on the compere’s favourite trick of mocking various nationalities. But Campbell largely avoids the obvious stereotypes and speaks both from experience, and with love.

His own compatriots are mocked for their meek compliance, whereas their southern neighbours are teased for their over-reaction to everything, as illustrated by a story of his encounter with highway patrol cops. In fact, brushes with authority are common for this imposing but affable figure.

His experiences as a foreigner in these lands provide the flip-side to the nationalty-baiting, and the way he’s impressed by everything from the NHS to our lax attitude to the Highway Code can’t be faked.

And that’s the essence of Campbell’s appeal; he’s 100 per cent genuine, with entertaining yarns from his life and an obvious joie de vivre that’s nonetheless subdued. He is, after all, not American.

Date of live review: Sunday 25th Jul, '10
Review by Steve Bennett
Craig Campbell : Original Review
Craig Campbell : Original Review

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Craig Campbell [2008]
Craig Campbell [2008]

Show - Edinburgh Fringe 2008 -
Craig Campbell [2007]
Craig Campbell [2007]

Show - Edinburgh Fringe 2007 -
Velvet Laugher Master Series
Velvet Laugher Master Series

Show - Edinburgh Fringe 2002 -
The Dinks
The Dinks

Show - Edinburgh Fringe 2003 -
The Dinks 2: Mouthbreathin'
The Dinks 2: Mouthbreathin'

Show - Edinburgh Fringe 2004 -
Craig Campbell
Craig Campbell

Show - Edinburgh Fringe 2005 -
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Comments

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I saw Craig recently in Liverpool. Along with Stuart Francis and Tom Stade the best Canada has to offer. Simply brilliant.

W Somers, July 2010


I saw Craig supporting Frankie Boyle in Newcastle on Saturday and he was excellent - I thought he was miles better than Frankie was and thought that Craig should have been on stage for much longer than the 20 minutes he had. I hope he comes back to Newcastle again - I will definitely be there!

Jackie, May 2010


Craig is a unique and special talent. One of the funniest, most naturally gifted performers in the world and one of the most respected. Our audience in Cardiff absolutely adore him and I have never seem him be less than brilliant.

Matt Price, May 2010


Saw Craig last night, supported Frankie Boyle at the Alhambra Theatre in Dunfermline. He was fantastic. Never laughed so much, think there was tears! Would not be harsh to say that he was better than Mr Boyle himself and should have given him the 1 1/2 hour slot!

Pickles, March 2010


Craig Campbell, what a guy, I saw him at the Sonisphere festival in Knebworth and he was amazing

James, August 2009


Saw Craig In Bournemouth last summer, absolutely brilliant. It was as good as a night at the Comedy Store in its heyday!

Stuart, February 2009


Have been to many comedy clubs over the past years and Craig was the best performance I've seen - absoloutley brilliant! Would happily go and see him again!

anon, December 2008


Saw Craig in Dundee tonight (Abertay Students Union), amazing show. I had tears in my eyes. He really knows how to play to a Scottish crowd (often not easy!). The anecdote about the Glasgow all night bakery will stay with me for a while. Thoroughly enjoyed.

Gus Thomson, September 2008


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Where can I see Craig Campbell next?

Where can I see Craig Campbell next?

Recommended
Monday 6th Sep, '10
Venue: Tiverton Comedy Hall
Prices: Call for prices
Comics: John Fothergill, Matt Kirshen, Craig Campbell (MC)
Recommended
19:30 - Friday 10th Sep, '10
Venue: Old Royal Naval College
Prices: £18.50
Comics: Angelos Epithemiou, Craig Campbell, Reginald D Hunter, Will Smith
Show starts: 19:30 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
19:30 - Friday 1st Oct, '10
Venue: Edinburgh Voodoo Rooms
Prices: £9
Comics: Craig Campbell, John Gavin, Matthew Winning
Info: Plus Martin Bearne, compere Davey See. Plus music from Horndog Brass Band and The Dukes
Show starts: 19:30 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
20:00 - Tuesday 22nd Feb, '11
Venue: Cardiff St David's Hall
Prices: £12
Comics: Craig Campbell
Show starts: 20:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
20:00 - Wednesday 23rd Feb, '11
Venue: Pontardawe Arts Centre
Prices: £10 (£8 in advance)
Comics: Craig Campbell
Show starts: 20:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
Recommended
20:00 - Friday 4th Mar, '11
Venue: Barnsley The Civic
Prices: £2 (£10 concs)
Comics: Craig Campbell
Show starts: 20:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
Recommended
19:30 - Saturday 5th Mar, '11
Venue: Berwick-upon-Tweed Maltings Theatre
Prices: £10 to £15
Comics: Craig Campbell
Show starts: 19:30 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
20:00 - Wednesday 9th Mar, '11
Venue: Aberdeen Lemon Tree
Prices: £12
Comics: Craig Campbell
Show starts: 20:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
Recommended
20:30 - Thursday 17th Mar, '11
Venue: Norwich Arts Centre
Prices: £10 (£8 concs)
Comics: Craig Campbell
Show starts: 20:30 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
Recommended
20:00 - Friday 18th Mar, '11
Venue: Cambridge Junction
Prices: £12 (£10 concs)
Comics: Craig Campbell
Show starts: 20:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
Recommended
20:00 - Monday 21st Mar, '11
Venue: Preston Frog & Bucket
Prices: £8 (£6 concs)
Comics: Craig Campbell
Show starts: 20:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
20:00 - Thursday 31st Mar, '11
Venue: Aldershot West End Centre
Prices: £12 (£10 concs)
Comics: Craig Campbell
Show starts: 20:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
20:00 - Saturday 2nd Apr, '11
Venue: Folkestone Quarterhouse
Prices: £12.50 (£10 concs)
Comics: Craig Campbell
Show starts: 20:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
20:00 - Saturday 9th Apr, '11
Venue: Reading South Street Arts Centre
Prices: £12 (£10 concs)
Comics: Craig Campbell
Show starts: 20:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)
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Craig Campbell's Shows:
Edinburgh Fringe 2002
Velvet Laugher Master Series

Edinburgh Fringe 2003
The Dinks

Edinburgh Fringe 2004
Paramount Comedy Presents Edinburgh and Beyond
The Dinks 2: Mouthbreathin'

Edinburgh Fringe 2005
Craig Campbell
Sean Collins: Truth

Edinburgh Fringe 2007
Craig Campbell [2007]

Edinburgh Fringe 2008
Craig Campbell [2008]