He is the epitome of wit, the king of observational comedy; very often thrown back at you as an acute, but ever-the-but-of-the-joke audience member. Stewart Lee kept 2000 people in stitches for three hours last night, myself included, in the fitting backdrop of the RFH on the Southbank centre's finest stage for his 'Stewart Lee In The Complete Vegetable Stew' show.
The audience was mixed: in age and stereotypes; in awe, and not even the fact half the act could have already been seen on Lee's current TV Show stopped the laughs reverberating around the grand room the entire night... If anything, it made you just laugh longer, knowing, anticipating, the punchline coming. He proved he is still the greatest, even adding a guitar, an incredibly talented musician at his side for the ultimate gag and encore, and a song to his well fueled, well delivered, well practised satirical and ironic act. Member's of my circle were sipping whisky from a bottle throughout the show, it was just one of those experiences to get, really, excited about. The final half hour the pinnacle, without doubt.
And if you get the opportunity he is one to see live. Some entertainers just come alive on stage, like Nigel Kennedy and his third arm violin, Derren Brown and his captivating illusions and nature, some people are like kids in a sweet shop, born to be on the stage, a pleasure to see and the excitement of their own shows through.
Which is wonderful to be in the audience of.
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