I mean this in the best of ways; it's funny nonsense don't get me wrong (I think my sides may still be recovering), but when chickens of the 17th century have robotic legs and God is using an ipad, well then you know you're in a world that only Eddie can create.
There were points when I was sitting pinching myself in utter disbelief that I was watching my all-time-favourite comedian live, but also thinking - how on Earth am I laughing at this? It's more than just jokes, it's expressions, voice, perfect comic timing and a way of drifting off to come right back to the point that makes for such an outstanding performance.
With YouTube and DVD recordings these days, it's always a worry that the comedian you're going to see will be telling the same tried-and-tested jokes. Well not in this case. Eddie took his most well-known skits and elaborated upon them, as though he were telling us the rest of the story we hadn't yet heard. For those of us in the audience who are die-hard Eddie Izzard fans and who have watched the Death Star Canteen more times than we care to mention, it was like being taken on a journey with Eddie himself, as though we got to see the next chapter.
Even those who may have been dragged along, or weren't huge fans, would have enjoyed his quick wit, chaotic logic, and retelling of history. Spoiler alert, but at one point God was battling Darth Vader. There is no logical reasoning or fact that is safe from the mind of Eddie Izzard.
I applaud GrandWest on another excellent night in their beautiful venue, where they never seem to disappoint. If you're in Joburg and haven't yet purchased your tickets, do it - you will be missing out on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. He will be performing from 21 to 23 June at the Sandton Convention Centre. Tickets cost from R312 to R693 from www.computicket.com.
