Craig Campbell interview
Internationally acclaimed stand-up Craig Campbell, who recently supported Frankie Boyle on his 120 date tour and has appeared on shows like Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow, is to embark on his first UK tour later this month. We caught up with Craig for a quick chat...
'Ello Craig. You're Canadian (in case you didn't know), but you now spend much of your time in England. What's so great about the UK?
It's got the most awesome, voracious comedy audiences on the planet, nuff said.
Nice answer. So how come you've picked Devon for your UK home?
Bangin' a local!
Ha ha. Is there any noticeable difference between Canadian and UK audiences?
The blood alcohol level, certainly.
You've been supporting Frankie Boyle on his massive tour, how was that?
38 kinds of wicked! I'm the luckiest guy on the planet and the tour fucking rocked!
Having spent a bit of time with Frankie we'd be interested to hear what your thoughts are on his controversial Channel 4 sketch show? Did he go too far?
I haven't owned a TV for 13 years, as I'm too busy to care about what's on it!
Is it true you toured Kazakhstan a few years back?
True. It was startling to realise I'd been mis-using the word 'insane' my entire life. The most normal thing I witnessed in ten days was the consumption of horse. It's like what would have happened to New York if the Ghostbusters hadn't been successful, 'cats and dogs living together' etc. Their national airline is SCAT, nuff said.
Talking of tours, you're heading off on your first tour of the UK later this month. Are you looking forward to it?
Like a kid waiting for a new bicycle, I can't wait to rip the pedals off this f'in thing!
How much involvement did you have in choosing the itinerary? In April you're performing in the highlands of Scotland one night, then the next day you have to be over 500 miles away in Brighton. Royal Tunbridge Wells is also one of the dates on the tour... are you going to dress up a bit smarter for that one?
For a guy who did a Saturday show in Copenhagen to a Monday show in Tiverton by motorcycle last September, the Highlands to Brighton will be the proverbial piece'o piss!
Re: dressing up smarter for R' T' Wells, unfuckinglikely!
Ha ha. Have a good tour Craig!
Craig Campbell will begin his nationwide tour on February 22nd. For further information and dates near you please see Craig's website
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