Noel Fielding - Live Review

Noel Fielding - City Hall, Newcastle (5/12/14)

Callum Thornhill

Bringing a combination of stand up and live animation, Noel Fielding brought "An Evening With" to the north east.

For the first time since the Mighty Boosh tour, the City Hall was home to such a psychedelic God in the comedy world.

Opening with some improvised lines on people coming in late, then moving on to his age creeping up on him. However, even though he is now 41 it is clear that he is still full of energy.

Bringing in tales of dreaming of being a herbal teabag, as well as being a chicken boy in the 1970's (I won't go further into this to avoid spoilers), Fielding was soaking up the laughter and applause from the Newcastle crowd.

Plasticine punk Joey Ramone was brought to life at the gig as well as Noel entering the plasticine world. Fantastic scenes and fantastically choreographed, the animation and live stand up worked in perfect harmony.

Other characters from Noel's shows made an appearance last night too including Sergeant Raymond Boombox and Fantasy Man. Actors Tom Meeten and Michael Fielding were also used on stage by Noel Fielding, adding variation and more laughs.

This was only the second comedy gig I have ever attended after Milton Jones' Leeds Festival set. Usually at gigs I enjoy jumping about and dancing, but last night's full seating event was welcomed by me. True comfort.

I would strongly recommend going to see Fielding on the remaining dates on his tour. If you do, don't be afraid to dress up as one of his characters. The Newcastle City Hall was full of people dressed as Fantasy Man - I don't know whether I was scared or impressed.

p.s. as you can see from the image I was lucky enough to meet Noel before the gig. Absolute gentleman and a true honour.