Reviews
Sixty Five Miles
- played Pete (Hull Truck Theatre, 2011)
“Craige Els is striking as the unreadable, wayward brother Pete. Els draws us into Pete’s world of cockiness and bravado, but allows us to glimpse the fear and self-doubt that lies beneath. Supported by a strong ensemble cast, Els and Morrisey establish with ease the many nuances of a relationship between two brothers who share an intimate connection, but struggle to bridge the years and the traumatic events that have separated them.”
“Craige Els’s vibrant performance as the violent father searching for the daughter he has never met brings depth, light and shade to Matt Hartley’s script.”
“Craige Els fills the theatre with expectation and a measure of fear, [and is] outstanding throughout.”
“Craige Els, in particular, gives a chilling performance as Pete.”
Christmas with The Rat Pack
- played Dean Martin (Adelphi Theatre, 2009)
“Rising musical star Craige Els [is] a figure of comic charm, his style and liquescent voice perfectly matching the original.”
Oklahoma!
- played Jud Fry (Chichester Festival Theatre, 2009)
“Craige positively simmers with unfulfilled longing as Jud.”
“Craige Els is superb.”
“Els steals the show.”
“Craige Els is a dark, menacing Jud with almost visible murder in his heart.”
“Els is stunning giving Jud such a strong penetrative stare that could make even the biggest of men run away. Add to that his strong earthy powerhouse vocals and this is an award winning performance.”
Never Forget
- played Jake Turner (National tour & West End, 2007/8)
“Craige Els does a sound job of being Robbie Williams-like lad Jake Turner.”
“Els was a scene stealer.”
“Dean, Craige, Stephane and Tim were each charming, articulate and friendly. They have formed a closeness that comes from familiarity and they’re at ease, finishing each other’s sentences and teasing and embarrassing each other like brothers, or, indeed, a real boy band.”
“Els’ relationship with Ash is intimate and honest in the way that only lifelong friends can be. Craige is a powerful personality and at times dominates a scene but that’s very much in line with his character.”
