At the Chortle Fast Fringe showcase

July 2008

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Hal Cruttenden originally trained as an actor at the Central School of Speech and Drama, and has appeared in the likes of Eastenders and Kavanagh QC.

But as a stand-up, his main break came in 2002, when he was nominated for the Perrier best newcomer award for his solo show Hal. He returned in 2003 with a follow-up To Hal and Back, and in 2005 as part of The Monkey Butlers sketch group.

He is now a regular at most the big club on the circuit, and has performed around the world, including appearances at Montreal’s Just for Laughs comedy festival in 2004 and at the Kilkenny Cat Laughs comedy festival in 2005.

He is also a writer, with credits including BBC One’s Omid Djalili Show.

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One of the best comedians I have seen since going to live comedy gigs. Really brightened up an otherwise fairly miserable Leeds Thursday

Russell, April 2020

I've been reviewing stand-up for years, and believe me Hal's as good as they get. Effortlessly in control, easelessly silly, endlessly banging out the gags... More please!

Michael Monkhouse, July 2008

Hal compared the World Stands Up last night. He was nearly the best act of the night. Some great quickfire gags

Chris, February 2008

Saw only 5 mins on The World Stands Up but it was brilliant... very funny! Especially the parts about when his kids grow up.

Steven Saunders, March 2007

Seen Hal twice now. At two very different audiences. He was great both times. Same material at both shows however, but that fact that it worked with two very different audiences is a testament to the "if it ain't broke..." theory.Love his material based on him sounding like Tony Blair!

Kevin Jackson, January 2007

Saw him at Comedy Store Manchester and he was definitely the best on show. Its the energy he puts into his display that got me. He was heckled for being fat by some stupid fat cow in the front row and as quick as a flash he quipped " I'd keep my mouth closed if I was you. Might help you lose that weight!" Highly recommended.

Robert Melia, September 2006

Seen Hal before, and last night had the pleasure of seeing him at a very small, intimate gig in Cambridge. Undoubted highlight of the show. I hope the small crowd doesn't put him off as I would pay money to see this guy anytime.

Alex, June 2006

Really funny guy, original and better than other male, white middle class comedians with no distinguishing features - especially his Alexander the Great skit

Shanta, May 2006

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