They formed in glasgow, scotland in late 1978 after vocalist ian donaldson departed from the punk band skroo. Browse stewart francis tour dates and order tickets for upcoming comedy shows near you. Not to be confused with the legendary stu francis, host of cult kids show, crackerjack, stewart francis is canadas fourth most soughtafter export after maple syrup, molson beer and, of. Stewart francis stand up comedian just the tonic comedy club. An internationally acclaimed standup comedian, accomplished actor and writer, francis is one multitalented performer. The deadpan canadian funnyman was given the prize by digital tv channel dave, whose panel put a selection. Aug 21, 2012 media caption stewart francis delivers his awardwinning joke on posh and becks. Stu francis is a british comedian with a camp style of delivery who achieved celebrity as lead presenter on the childrens television programme crackerjack 19801984. Its hard to think of many comics who write and deliver 1062007. The most well known was ooooo, i could crush a grape. May 09, 2015 stewart francis two years ago, the dryasabone canadian standup stewart francis was about to pack it in and become a cartoonist, even though he was a mock the week regular, and had several. He is an actor, known for the keith harris show 1982, christmas night of.
Aug 21, 2012 comedian stewart francis has won an award for the funniest joke of the edinburgh fringe. Stu francis born 30 january 1951 in bolton, lancashire, england is a british comedian with a camp style of delivery who achieved celebrity as lead presenter on the childrens television programme crackerjack 19801984. Aug 19, 2015 one of the fringes big tv draws, on this night stewart francis attracts an enthusiastic audience eagerly anticipating his entrance. His principal co hosts were initially the krankies and later, on alternating editions, basil brush and the great soprendo. Ed stewart and, finally, stu francis here femail reveals what they. Comedian stewart francis stops off at the grand theatre as part of final tour, into the punset. Crackerjacks back but not at its famous time of fiveto. Nov 10, 2015 comedian stewart francis plays vicar street on november 28 tuesday, november 10, 2015 richard fitzpatrick hears about the art of the pun from standup comic stewart francis. Stewart francis arses, west, kim darren walsh beats 12yearold girl to win best joke of edinburgh fringe by ben beaumontthomas, august 24, 2015. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Stewart francis jokes stewart francis one liners jokes.
Were not talking here about a latecareer revival from the former crackerjack presenter stu francis. Stewart francis is a canadian standup comedian and television personality hailing from toronto. Sun 27 oct 2019 the comedy box in association with live nation presents stewart francis into the punset. The younger ones remember stu francis, the ones who now have children. But hes still regularly confused with crackerjacks stu francis and hopes to dispel the myth that he spends his free time crushing grapes.
Into the punset report never fails to get the audience on side and in stitches with his great one liners, the daddy of the one liner call back. May 06, 2010 not to be confused with the legendary stu francis, host of cult kids show, crackerjack, stewart francis is canadas fourth most soughtafter export after maple syrup, molson beer and, of. Canadian comic stewart francis is known for the quality 16102009. For tim allen, this was hailed as a triumphant return 1012004. This song was first brought out for bbc tvs crackerjack. The star of mock the week, live at the apollo and crackerjack embarks on a brandnew show, in this, his last tour ever. Skip to 30 seconds im delighted to say our next act is an internationally acclaimed comedian originally from canada hes headlined all over the united states and even return for the tonight show with jay leno hes now based in the uk please welcome stewart from welcome dont worry i havent heard of you either its okay but why rock the microphone i want to i.
Ed stewpot stewart, the former crackerjack presenter and bbc radio dj, has died at the age of 74. Canadian standup comedian, actor and writer who has appeared on the tv series, michael mcintyres roadshow. John oliver after filling in as host for the daily show in the summer of 20 when stewart was filming his directorial debut. Beware, you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with. Born in 1960, he is known for his deadpan comedy and sharp oneliners, boasting a special kind of wit that has earned him fans and work across all four corners of the globe. Stewart graham lee born 5 april 1968 is an english standup comedian, writer and director. Former crackerjack hosts don maclean and the krankies set to. The sloppier the rebel uniform, the more likely the overthrow of the existing government. Krankies star ian tough, left, and stu francis, right, were not happy to hear of the return of crackerjack credit. In addition to his work in canada and the usa, he frequently tours in the uk and appears on british television. Stewart francis is, as he says himself, not a storyteller but a full on gag merchant.
Comedian stewart francis comes to watford on his farewell. Standup legend stewart francis has embarked on an epic tour of the uk and ireland, which he says will be his last as a comedian. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Stewartfrancis intothepunset last few tickets mon 1 jan 0001 fri 12 apr 2019, the place telford. Stewart francis who has starred in mock the week, live at the apollo, and. There are only two types of computers in the world. Ed stewpot stewart, former bbc dj and crackerjack presenter. He founded h 2 o with davie wells on guitar, alan mcgee on bass and kenny dorman on drums, playing their first ever gig in may 1979 on the back of a lorry in elder park, govan. For example, im in good shape, intelligent, and i dont have sex with my cousins, and yet still people assume im american. Former host stu francis, who fronted the programme from. And ian tough, of comedy duo and former stars of the series the krankies, who are appearing alongside paul nicholas and rosemary. Jan 24, 2018 canadian comedian stewart francis has announced he is to perform in dundee.
Don mclean and jan hunt hosted along with comedian peter glaze an old. After four years working on richard thomas jerry springer the opera, stewart lee returns to standup in search of clarity, selfrespect and immediate sensual and intellectual gratification. Its crackerjack crack er jack a longterm childrens programme crackerjack started in 1955 and ran until 1984 filmed live, with an audience mainly consisting of cubs, scouts, girl guides and brownies in full uniform and usually good voice. Kicking off in autumn 2018, the tour runs through 2019 before he heads off. An internationally acclaimed standup comedian, accomplished actor and writer, stewart francis is one multitalented performer.
Edward stewart mainwaring 23 april 1941 9 january 2016, known as ed stewpot stewart, was an english broadcaster. Appearance clothing government military gays uniforms. Stewart francis, recording his show for his third live stand up dvd, delivered a high end comedy show. Ridiculous stereotypes often make people very ignorant towards other nationalities. His show merits connoisseurs of comedy to fill theatres, however, last night there were a sprinkling of empty seats in the lowrys lyric theatre. Comedian stewart francis is coming to cambridge on his. The star of mock the week, live at the apollo and crackerjack, stewart francis is embarking on a brand new show, in this, his last tour ever before he heads off. His set is extremely well written and his dead pan delivery of puns exudes professionalism. Not to be confused with stu francis of crackerjack grapecrushing fame, stewart francis is a canadian comedian who specialises in bonedry quips. Full text of the 1945 film daily year book of motion pictures see other formats. So dad, if youre up there i used to be in a band called missing cat you probably saw our posters.
Into the punset the star of mock the week, live at the apollo and crackerjack embarks on a brandnew show, in this, his last tour ever see him before he heads off into the punset. Canadian pun king stewart francis has just set off on a mammoth uk tour, so we sent him a few questions about his career to date. Jan 09, 2016 ed stewpot stewart, the former crackerjack presenter and bbc radio dj, has died at the age of 74. His standup is characterised by repetition, frequent callbacks, generally deadpan delivery and a pronounced use of deconstruction, which he often self. Comedy king of the one liner stewart francis proves hes. With even more dates added for 2019, this goodbye tour began in soho in autumn last year and culminates at the eventim apollo in december this year, stopping in at watford colosseum on friday, november 22.
I saw a documentary on how ships are kept together. Ed stewart and, finally, stu francis who was renowned for his comedy catchphrases, including i. Crush a grape once again the cult classic is coming back to the bbc a staple of childrens television from 1955 to 1984, the anarchic crackerjack marked the start of the. His quick quips can take a second or two to work out, but once youve figured out their duplicitous simplicity, youre sure to have a smile on your. Comedian stewart francis farewell tour includes monmouth.
The krankies, jan michelle and stu francis could also return for a slot on the beebs crackerjack relaunchcredit. It then became the theme song for the spin off series crush a grape made by itv border television in the mid 80s. Oct 10, 20 buy pun direction by francis, stewart isbn. This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. While it would be easy for him to fill seats based solely on his charismatic appearances on mock the week and live at the apollo, francis has written a solid if. The star of mock the week, live at the apollo and crackerjack, stewart francis is embarking on a brand new show, in this, his last tour ever. Though often bracketed with the similarly styled milton jones and tim vine, the 51yearold sometime mock the week man is, for this writers money, the reigning king of the oneliners squeezing in a oneoff belfast stop as his longrunning tour. Stewart franciss posh and becks joke fringe funniest bbc. Announcing his retirement from comedy, the tour is called into the punset and will see stewart hold back the tears as he says goodbye to the audiences and set off in search of a new career in acting over even being a newspaper cartoonist. In addition to his work in canada and the us, he frequently tours in the uk and appears on british. His style is rapidfire, dry oneliners and his show titles have included. The one liners will come thick and fast but stewart is at no time flustered, delivering it all in laid back manner which oozes. Live at the apollo and crackerjack, stewart francis. An awardwinning comedian is embarking on his last ever standup tour and will be making a stop in monmouth.
Still does the club circuit and appears in panto every year. His tv appearances include the late late show with craig ferguson in the us and the comedy store and live. Francis was born in a canadian tire store in toronto, and attended eatonville junior school, in etobicoke. Canadian oneline merchant stewart francis has announced his farewell comedy tour the comic, who won daves funniest joke of the fringe in 2012 and has made a dozen appearances on mock the week, will go on the road with into the punset this autumn. Comedian stewart francis stops off at the grand theatre as. Comedian stewart francis is coming to cambridge on his final stand. Comedian stewart francis announces dundee show the courier. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The krankies ian tough says bbc dont have budget to do. Stewart francis stand up jokes my therapist says i have a preoccupation with vengeance. Crackerjack screenshots, images and pictures comic vine.
Stewart francis a canadian comedian, actor and writer. Stu francis was born in 1951 in bury, lancashire, england. Stewart francis edinburgh fringe 2015 british comedy guide. In the mid1990s he was one half of the radio duo lee and herring, alongside richard herring. A tv regular on programmes such as mock the week, michael mcintyres comedy roadshow and live at the apollo, stewart has established himself as serious hot property on the comedy circuit, recently supporting ricky gervais as part of his science tour. In addition to his work in canada and the us, he frequently tours in the uk and appears on british television. Crackerjack is a british childrens television series that aired on the bbc television service from 14 september 1955 until 21 december 1984 except during 1971 on 11 february 2019, it was announced that crackerjack would return in 2020, 35 years after it was last aired. Boltonborn comic who featured on itvs the comedians in the 1970s, but is best known for fronting crackerjack and threatening to crush grapes. Comedian stewart francis shares the art of the perfect pun. Former crackerjack presenter stu francis and krankies star.
Aug 30, 2015 well there probably is a punrelated answer, but only word wizards such as stewart francis could find one. Krankies star ian tough, left, and stu francis, right, were not happy to hear of the return of crackerjackcredit. He suffered a stroke a few days ago and died in hospital in bournemouth. Stewart francis two years ago, the dryasabone canadian standup stewart francis was about to pack it in and become a cartoonist, even though. Stewart francis is a canadian standup comedian, actor and writer.
About stewart francis the star of mock the week, live at the apollo and crackerjack, stewart francis is embarking on a brand new show, in this, his last tour ever. Stewart francis is a canadian comedian, actor and writer. Full text of the 1945 film daily year book of motion. Star of mock the week, live at the apollo and crackerjack, stewart francis embarks on a new show for his last ever tour. Its always something 2002, an american in canada 2002 and you bet your ass 2006.
The programme was initially hosted by eamonn andrews followed by leslie crowther, michael aspel, ed stewart and, finally, stu francis here femail reveals what they did next. Scotlands h 2 o shares its name with a 90s american punk group, however the similarity stops right there. Comedian stewart francis has won an award for the funniest joke of the edinburgh fringe. Having received international acclaim, in the us, uk and his native canada, stewart moved to the uk on a tuesday in august, 2007 following successful appearances at the edinburgh fringe, sellout nationwide tours and numerous tv appearances. The star of mock the week and live at the apollo will put on a show at the citys caird hall on friday december 7 2018. Stu was born on 30 january 1951, the same day as pop star phil collins.
Nineteen minutes of one liners from gary delaney at the comedy store. Stewart francis talks to maggie doyle about making people laugh at the stand up for shelter gig at the hammersmith apollo published on 28 february 20 besides comedy, stewart was also into acting as he starred as a series regular on an american in canada, a canadian tv sitcom that aired in 2003 and 2004. Stewart francis is an actor and writer, known for gilda radner. Stewart francis tour 2020 dates and tickets stereoboard.
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