PRESS RELEASE

Underbelly productions by arrangement with Avalon Management presents

CRAIG CAMPBELL
EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL 2007
SMIRNOFF UNDERBELLY - (BELLY LAUGH)
10.20pm (Ends 11.20pm)
2nd – 26th AUGUST 2007 (not 14th)

Brilliant Canadian comic Craig Campbell is back at the Edinburgh Fringe. Locks shorn and chin blasting through sharpened sideburns his humour remains as sharp as his ever punchable nose. After sell out runs in the past with solo shows and with The Dinks, he is back with more fabulous tales. It's an unabashed hour of stand-up. No themes. No gimmicks. Don’t come looking for answers or guidance - just be prepared to laugh.

Craig may or may not be touching on, according to his fancy, Jamaica, (visit? or alternatively shoot yourself in the face?) Icelandics or Norwegians? (both weird obviously, but which more so?) Pride, (is it inherently racist?) The Long Way Round, (motorcycling adventure series or gay porn?) and Norfolk, (should it be cut out and set free into the North Sea?) There may be some comment on longevity, golf and the ever entertaining Dutch.

Craig is never afraid to push audiences to their limits; his laid-back charm belies a truly outrageous act, interwoven with enough warmth and heart to keep the audience on side throughout. An internationally acclaimed act, Craig’s stand-up has won him fans worldwide.

An hour of stand-up fillets minus the bone by this comedically gifted Canadian funslinger! Allow Campbell’s capable wit to guide your raftful of giggles through rapids of laughter and cascading streams of hilarity. (Raincoats not included)

Craig could recently be seen supporting Rich Hall on his International Tour as well as various appearances on TV including Comedy Cuts (ITV2) where he appears as a regular, Comedy Blue (Paramount) The World Stands Up (paramount), 28 Acts in 28 Minutes (BBC 3) and From Wimps to Warriors (Sky One). Craig is also a regular on Canadian TV with his extreme travel show The Spitting Camel and is the host of Canada’s legendary Ed’s Night Party. He has also appeared in Comedy Now, Jim Carrey Live, Dennis Miller Special, Comics, Just for Laughs.

Craig is in high demand on the international festivals circuit having been invited to perform at Montréal 3 times, New Zealand 4 times, Sydney, South Africa and of course Edinburgh where he has enjoyed tremendous solo success and with the Dinks.

“brings a tale to life like a young Billy Connelly” Edinburgh Evening News

“Craig is, simply, a very, very funny man.” Chortle

“A supremely confident, gifted comic.” The New Zealand Herald

“Craig kicked butt in a very definitive way.” The Eye, Toronto

LISTINGS INFORMATION – CRAIG CAMPBELL

Underbelly, Entrances on Cowgate and Victoria St
Box Office: 0870 745 3083 www.underbelly.co.uk
Venue press office: 0870 745 3078, press@underbelly.co.uk
Edinburgh Fringe Box Office: 0131 226 0000
Dates: 2nd – 26th August at 10.20pm (ends 11.20pm).
Prev 2nd & 3rd. No show 14th
Tickets: 2nd, 3rd (previews): £5.00
4th-9th, 13th,15th, 16th, 20th-23rd £9.50 (£8.50)
10th-12th, 17th-19th, 24th-26th £10.50 (£9.50)