The Scotsman got his education in Edinburgh at the theatre School of Dance & Drama and received his private singing lessons from Liz McNaughton. He played first roles in "Humpty Dumpty", "The Wagical Wizard of the West" and "Aladdin" (Glasgow) during his education. Craig gave his musical debut in "The New Starlight Express" in London, where he performed a total of 9 characters and can be heard on the cast recording.

His first engagement in Germany was in Aachen in "Catherine". After that the "Gambler" followed, where he performed in the title role and several ensemble characters.