The first thing we notice as we take our seats in the front row of the Grand Circle is the loud music. Either the soundman is going deaf, or it's deliberate, to blast energy into the room. I don't recognise all the songs, but they get my foot tapping and occasionally actually mouthing along to the words.
Just after 7.30 pm, the lights dim and an unknown voice welcomes our first act, Andrew Bird. He's been on the circuit a long time, and it shows. He absolutely smashes it with his observations, especially about married life. He serves as an ideal warm-up for Russell. He is touring in January and will appear at the Glee Club in Glasgow on Wednesday, 27th January 2027 (Tickets).
More loud music during the interval, before Russell's tour manager comes on and whips up the crowd, before introducing Russell.
Russell is a pro. From the off, he's joke, joke, joke. Shortly into the set, he admits he shat himself during the matinee performance and is now full of Imodium, so his movements might be restricted. He confesses he can't do a Scottish accent, demonstrating his best effort, choosing to go Welsh instead when need be.
He is incessant. If anything, there are too many jokes to laugh at them all.
Afterwards, my wife said that he was just alright. I think she meant he was too slick.
He definitely was funny, but this was an arena performance in a theatre. Maybe he should have turned down the volume and made it more intimate. You can't beat his laugh rate, though.
Ticket Price: 2 x £41 & transaction fee £3.95 = £85.95 from ATG Tickets
You are the Generation That Bought More Shoes and You Get What You Deserve by Johnny Boy
Shine A Light by Paolo Nutini
Beachball (Andry Meets Schalli @ Monkey Island Remix) by Nalin & Kane
Fans by Kings of Leon
The Bartender and the Thief by Stereophonics
Bros by Wolf Alice
My Delirium by Ladyhawke
Stumble and Fall by Razorlight
I Hope, I Think, I Know by Oasis
Interval Music:
Recharge & Revolt by The Raveonettes
Hate to Say I Told You So by The Hives
Sex by The 1975
Ça plane pour moi by Plastic Bertrand
Pink Lemonade by James Bay
Seven Nation Army by The White Stripes
Helter Skelter by The Beatles
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