Craig Hill in the Chat Room

Craig Hill interviewed at the 2007 Edinburgh Fringe

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Camp comedian Craig Hill had hs first public success at the age of ten when he won a talent contest in his native East Kilbride, impersonating Cleo Laine. He never looked back, going on to enter dance contests, write songs, sing in local bands - and eventually train as a hairdresser.

In 1991 Craig moved to Edinburgh to study drama at Queen Margaret College, and after he graduated he worked in Theatre In Education and pantomimes. His first comedy slot came when a friend secretly booked him in for an open spot in 1998.

His Edinburgh Fringe comedy debut in 1999, as part of Scottish triple bill Three Weird Beards at the Gilded Balloon and performed his first solo show, Craig Hill’s Alive With The Sound Of Music, the following year. He has been a regular performer at the Fringe ever since, and also appeared at the 2003 Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

In 2002, he recored his first series for BBC Radio Scotland Craig Hill’s Passionate Encounter, and he went on to front the BBC radio comedy quiz, Famous For Five Minutes.

From 2002 to 2003 Craig featured in all episodes of series one and two of BBC Scotland’s Friday night comedy variety programme Live Floor Show, and remained a regular when it was was promoted to BBC Two in 2003.

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Hey, I'm Kimberley Hill, Craig Hill's niece. It's nice to see you appreciate him so much!

kimberley hill, May 2008

Went to see Craig in the Tron Theatre on Saturday night, best night out in years. What a laugh!

debbie, November 2007

Saw the show and loved it! Craig is one performer that I go to see every year at the Festival, AND he makes me laugh from the moment he comes on stage with his fantastic dance routine. Great audience participation and observations. Loved it all! See you next year Craig if not before

Gloria Smart, August 2007

Watched Craig's show at kilmarnock's Palace Theatre, it was a preview to the forthcoming Edinburgh Festival. What can i say - i was sore from laughing, even when he was slagging off me and my fiance.

Tracy, August 2006

Just watched Craig at the Soho Theatre in London and I think he needs some new material, and very quickly. Te act seemed to be a collective mixture of different shows he has previously aired at the fringe in Edinburgh, some of it outdated now. His singing is good but needs to move on from Bassey and become more up to date with choices of performers he's going to mimic in his own style. Entertained? yes, but left feeling he could do so much more - and if he wants to become the star he obviously should be, he needs to.

Kenny, June 2006

Seen this very talented man at the edinburgh fringe, He insulted my wife and I just buckled,. Brilliant.

Billy Main, March 2006

Seen this guy on Saturday night in Belfast. Pure class. Haven't laughed so much in ages. He was supporting Ardal O'Hanlon ( also brilliant) but stole the show for me. Bound to be a big big star in the future.

Dave, May 2005

Achingly funny, with quite an astounding singing voice too

Mike, May 2005

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