Charlie Baker (I)
- Stand-up comedian and actor
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Tony! [The Tony Blair Rock Opera] review
The cast works hard to make this misguided musical work, but it remains little more than an aimless old fashioned sketch show.
Keith Mckenna, British Theatre Guide, 9th June 2022Tony! (The Tony Blair Rock Opera) review
Harry Hill puts the party into politics.
Ryan Gilbey, The Guardian, 9th June 2022Tony! The Tony Blair Rock Opera review
It's a dodgy dossier of a show which depicts New Labour's leader as the emptiest of empty suits. It is, however, very witty and tuneful too. It is, however, very witty and tuneful too. Hill, who wrote the book, has never been to everyone's taste - the little boy inside him is always desperate to make burping noises - but if you're a fan of his brand of comedy you'll warm to this venture.
Clive Davis, The Times, 9th June 2022Tony! (The Tony Blair Rock Opera) review
Begins promisingly, then outstays its welcome - ring any bells?
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 9th June 2022Comedians enjoy England victory at Wembley
Rhys James, Rob Beckett, Josh Widdicombe, Lloyd Griffith and Charlie Baker were among the stand-ups at the match. Oh and Three Lions stars David Baddiel and Frank Skinner were inevitably reunited at the game. Spare a thought however for UK-based German comedian Henning Wehn who was one of the few German fans at the match.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 29th June 2021Charlie Baker to play Tony Blair in Harry Hill musical
Comedian and singer Charlie Baker is to play Tony Blair in Harry Hill's latest musical Tony! A Tony Blair Rock Opera.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 18th May 2021Oxford Castle comedy festival announced
The latest Summer festival to be announced for 2021 is Jericho Comedy's Oxford Castle Comedy Festival.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 10th April 2021Leicester Comedy Festival Gala Preview Show review
A mixed bag in mixed bill. Ian Stone ends evening on a high note.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 13th January 2020Live Review: Leicester Mercury 25th Anniversary Show
The gig featured so many winners and finalists it felt like it lasted a quarter of a century. But in a Good Way.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th February 2019Leicester Comedian of the Year anniversary line-up
At the heart of the Leicester Comedy Festival is the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year competition, which this year celebrates its 25th anniversary.
To mark 25 years of discovering new talent, a 'mega' comedy show is taking place at De Montfort Hall on Tuesday, February 19, featuring nine previous winners plus special guests.
Becky Jones, Leicester Mercury, 30th January 2019