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MIKE CRAIG.
Mike Craig is a very funny man. He has an
encyclopaedic knowledge of comedians. He knows their routines, their virtues and their triumphs. He has contributed more than most writers to their material. And when he talks about them - about their acts and their achievements, about their performances, when indeed he becomes them to demonstrate his appreciation and love of them - he is like no other speaker. So, if you want to know what it is to enjoy an evening - book Mike Craig
Mike Craig - the man who booked me to turn up for a recording the day before the actual show to make sure I got there on time! Joking apart, he is a very talented man who has two qualities I admire. He loves comedians and has enthusiasm - lorry loads of it!" - Ken Dodd
Mike Craig is a very funny man. He brings back wonderful memories and makes you laugh. - Dora Bryan.
Mike Craig is a walking, breathing encyclopaedia of all that is best in British comedy. He's a man who makes you laugh - why else do I hate him?! - Roy Hudd.
Mike Craig? He's a pain in the arse - but I love him! - Les Dawson.
"I have had many feedback forms returned to me from our Annual General Meeting, the scores for you were all either 9 or 10 out of 10 every time. Indeed the following day you were the most quoted man – really.
Your performance was a great catalyst to gel the delegates together and it certainly made the AGM more cohesive the following day.
Indeed the vast majority of attendees have commented that it was the most successful AGM the Fund has ever had. Thank you for your part in that"- Steve Evans, Civil Service Benevolent Fund.
Mike Craig has written for, worked with and produced comedy shows for the very best. Over 1,200 comedy shows for TV and Radio in 28 years!
He has written for Ken Dodd, Harry Worth, Roy Castle, Des O'Connor, Jimmy Tarbuck, Mike Yarwood, Morecambe and Wise and many more.
In 1977, he became a BBC Comedy Producer and has a string of successes to his name - from the award-winning Grumbleweeds Radio Show to Stilgoes Around; from Ken Dodd's Radio Shows to the memorable Al Read shows.
He is now recognised as an authority on the Golden Age of Comedy and consequently in great demand as a very funny after dinner speaker, as well as a regular performer on the P and O Cruise ships.
He is a Lord's Taverner and a member of the Water Rats. In 1988, he was given a Tribute Lunch by the Variety Club of Great Britain to mark his 25 year contribution to comedy.
Bob Monkhouse says in the Foreword to Volume One of Mike's two highly acclaimed books "Look Back With Laughter"... "How we've begged for, patiently awaited and gleefully anticipated these books. Nostalgia's better and funnier than ever when Mike Craig's about"
Some very satisfied customers talk about Mike's speaking capabilities....
"To say the evening was a success would be an understatement. One of our guests ricked his neck from laughing so much!" - John Tengwall, Decorative Lighting Association.
I knew that you were going to be good, but you were brilliant! I have to tell you that you are the best yet - and by a long way."-
Spencer Mullins, Chairman Lord's Taverners (N'land & Durham)
"You bring with you that magic quality that holds an audience, entertains them, makes them laugh and most importantly, leaves them wanting more. You are a Star!"-
Paul Clark, P.R. Hudds Examiner Literary Lunch
"It was a delight to have you at our dinner and it was a treat to see the two long well deserved standing ovations." -Russell Jones, Chairman, 'The Thames Dining Club'
"I cannot thank you enough for your wonderful performance, you had them rolling in the aisles. Brian would have been proud of you."-
Pauline Johnston, Brian Johnston Memorial Trust
"Thanks for being such a 'Star' at our Wit's Dinner in Edinburgh. You judged the audience perfectly like the true professional you are."-
Pat Carmichael, P.R, St Columba's Hospice
"What a wonderful two hours you gave the Society. I saw people laugh until they cried. All 800 of us want your 'One Man Show' back again!"
Jan Rodwell,Clacton & N.E.Essex Arts and Literary Society
"A million thanks for your brilliant performance at the Spring Lunch at the Hilton. You were in sparkling form - what a delight from the usual stand-up, quick fire, one line gag merchants!"-
John Bromley, Chairman, The Lord's Taverners Ltd
"I'm still laughing! A unique, memorable Pitt evening. For the first time nobody slept!"
-Terry Brightmore, Warden, Mid-Cheshire Pitt Club
"Many people have commented on your brilliant style and your ability to keep an audience of three hundred and fifty cynical police entertained for over an hour without any swearing, smut or racism."-
Jill Bailey, National Criminal Intellegence Service
Mike Craig spoke for 58 minutes, had the audience in the palm of his hand and did not swear once! I cannot recommend him highly enough. He is simply top class. - Steven Evans, Dove House Hospice, Hull.
To gaze across the London Hilton's Banqueting Room and see over 600 people from 10 different countries laughing for just over an hour was the reason we want Mike Craig back again as soon as possible. He was terrific and he was clean - Mike Cater, Chairman, National Panel Products Association.
Thank you Mike for your tremendous contribution to my Kick Off Meeting at Stringfellows. Everybody thought you were wonderful - Andrew Garbutt, Prudential Corporation plc.
I have never seen one man hold the attention of over 700 people for an hour the way that Mike Craig did - and we could still have taken more- Bill Redfern, Paper Maker's Allied Trade Association.