I do recognise, however, that his humour is quite an acquired taste, but for those who appreciate Izzard’s style, I would recommend this set as it brings together such strong performances. There were times when, especially in 'Dressed to Kill', I was reduced to tears of laughter by his surreal sketches and mime accompanied observations. 'Glorious' and 'Dressed to Kill' display, I would argue, some of Izzard’s funniest recorded moments. On the contrary, these are still prime examples of the man’s talent i t’s just that by the time of 'Glorious' and 'Dressed to Kill' he had gained a more confident presence on stage in front of the cameras.
This is not to say they aren’t funny though.
In terms of the shows, 'Unrepeatable' and 'Definite Article' are two of Izzard’s earlier recorded performances, and as such are less polished than his later work. There are no additional features included specially for the box set. The discs don’t contain much in the way of extras, but you do get a couple of documentaries and the bizarre ‘Lust for Glorious’, which you would have got if you bought the DVDs separately anyway. The shows, 'Unrepeatable', 'Definite Article', 'Glorious' and 'Dressed to Kill', present Izzard's pre-'Sexie' tours in all their brilliance and are a worthwhile purchase for any fan. The set contains four DVDs showcasing Eddie Izzard at his eccentric best.
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