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Charlie Baker
Experience a blend of humour and music that will engage your audience with Charlie Baker, speaker, comedian, actor, and jazz singer.
Charlie Baker is a versatile British comedian, actor, and jazz singer known for his modern showmanship. He began his entertainment career with classical training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) and further developed his skills at the National Youth Theatre. Baker's comedy career features several acclaimed shows.
His 2011 play "Wedding Band" highlighted his singing abilities, while "Baker's Dozen" (2013) showcased best-selling songs from 2000 to 2012, achieving sell-out success at the Edinburgh Festival and touring the UK. His later shows, "Just the One" (2016) and "The Hit-Polisher" (2017), focused on musical one-hit wonders and hits from the '80s, '90s, and '00s. He has made regular appearances on popular panel shows, including "Never Mind the Buzzcocks," "The Wright Stuff," and "Richard Bacon's Beer and Pizza Club." Baker has also served as a team captain on Channel 4's "A Short History Of Everything Else" and featured in two series of "Never Mind the Buzzcocks." In radio and podcasting, Baker presents on TalkSport with Paul Hawksbee and hosts the podcast "The National Obsession," which details his experiences as a Torquay United FC supporter.
He has also appeared on football podcasts and BBC Radio shows like "Fighting Talk" and "The Horne Section." Baker's acting career includes roles in sitcoms such as "Miranda" and "The IT Crowd," as well as appearances in "EastEnders," "Doctors," "Doctor Who," and "The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas." His performance in the West End musical "I Can't Sing" received praise for his comedic rap number. In 2023/2024, Baker toured the UK with his stand-up show "24 Hour Pasty People," filmed at Torquay's Babbacombe Theatre and available for streaming. He is currently developing a new family show for Edinburgh titled "The Greatest Goat Of All Time." Baker's diverse talents have solidified his status in British entertainment, making him a prominent figure in comedy and acting.
Book Charlie Baker for your next event to guarantee a night of laughter and entertainment. His unique blend of comedy, music, and acting captivates audiences, while his extensive experience ensures a polished performance. With Charlie, you’ll create unforgettable memories that will leave your guests talking long after the event.
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Charlie Baker delivers stand-up comedy shows that integrate live musical performance, blending joke-writing with jazz singing and song-based set pieces built around specific musical eras or themes. His touring shows follow a structured format in which a central concept — such as one-hit wonders or songs from a defined decade — anchors both the comedy and the musical content, as demonstrated by his Edinburgh Festival and UK touring productions.
Charlie Baker performs stand-up comedy, musical comedy drawing on jazz and pop hits across decades, and live touring shows suited to festival, theatre, and corporate entertainment audiences. His credits include a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Festival with Baker's Dozen, a West End role in I Can't Sing, and regular appearances on Never Mind the Buzzcocks and Channel 4's A Short History Of Everything Else.
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