

Eddie arrives on stage through a huge book which opens to reveal herself sitting at the top of a staircase. Then discusses Caesar dog food, 24 hour garages, Latin, and winds her way through James Bond gadgets, Einstein and Pavlov.
Acting
Izzard's physical comedy sells the most ridiculous tangents.
Production
That giant book entrance is iconic '90s British comedy staging.
Writing
Scripts that feel improvised but are meticulously crafted nonsense.

Director
Ed Bye
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Izzard's breakthrough show, filmed during her 'executive transvestite' era that redefined British stand-up and queer performance in the '90s.
The giant book prop weighed over a ton and required a hydraulic lift; Izzard nearly missed her cue when it jammed during one performance.
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