Despite the missing 'r' this is very much a work in progress, the second half of a forthcoming show to be toured later this year. So Lee brings out cards of notes from time to time, and is clearly judging audience reactions to some elements of the routine. This doesn't detract from a show that's consistently hilarious, and already involves his trademark deconstruction of his own material.
Less political than we've come to expect (that will be the other half of the finished show, but the world is changing so fast at present that it's impossible to write anything that will still be relevant even a month from now) this set touched on aspects of Lee's own career, other performers he'd worked with, and the bizarre description Netflix saddled his TV series with. Repetitive, self referential, breaking off into weird side issues, it's thought provoking, challenging and chest-achingly funny. And who couldn't enjoy a shark attack in the style of Alan Bennett?
Genius.
Highly recommended.
Stewart Lee has completed his run of shows.
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