We all went downtown and met at
The Berghoff for a great German dinner. How could I have lived in Chicago all my life and never have gone there? It was just a short one block walk after dinner to the Shubert Theater. We had seats in the Loge, which I never realized before that they are "crooked". We "listed to port", or leaned to the left. It's like The Loge is "crowned" and if you're not sitting in the center, you are leaning to the outside. So very weird. So, why are we here?
We're here to see Eddie Izzard in his latest global tour - Sexie. This man is a comic genius and doesn't get to tour often. We had to go see him.
Well, Eddie walks out onto stage and his wardrobe is cranked-up a notch since the last time we saw him - black knee-length dress slit up the side (which he had to change during intermission to a short pleated skirt because he had problems with the material), black leather laced boots with 3" heels, black bustier and a blue military style coat with red piping. Oh, and breasts. Yes, Eddie talked at length about acquiring a wearing breasts, and how they could be used to manipulate people.
He talked at length about Greek Mythology, neanderthals (even about a Neanderthal version of Changing Rooms), how Balsamic Vinegarette didn't seem to exist until only 8 years ago, his Yemeni Passport and travel since 9/11 (or as he said, November 9 - which took people a while to "get") (yes, he was born in Yemen), and riding horses in a French Western (or, Baguette-ie Western) in Mexico - (Blueberry).
His stuff is clever, smart, and constantly shifting subjects to keep you on your feet, always coming back and referencing something earlier.
He was on stage for 2½ hours, with a short intermission.
You absolutely must see one of Britain's best comedians.
2008
2007- Fog
2006- A fall storm?
2005- Jack visit
- The heavens opened
- OK, now that the season's over...
2004- Jimmy at 40
- Our First Robot
2002- Wolves 1 - Admirals 8 - Preseason
- Back home
- Dad duty