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› What: Eddie Izzard› Where: Tivoli Theatre, 709 Broad St.› When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11› Admission: $74.50, $54.50 and $39.50› For more information: 423-757-5580
Eddie IzzardChattanoogans might have seen Eddie Izzard on the silver screen, co-starring opposite Dame Judith Dench in the critically acclaimed film, “Victoria and Abdul.” Izzard played Dench’s son, Bertie, the king in waiting.
Now see the actor/comedian/author in person when Izzard stops at the Tivoli Theatre on Sunday evening, Feb. 11, as part of his “Believe Me” tour.
“Believe Me” is Izzard’s first book, released in June 2017, and a New York Times best-seller. Writing with the same candor and insight evident in his comedy, he reflects on a childhood marked by the loss of his mother at age 6, boarding school and alternative sexuality, as well as a life in comedy, film, politics, marathon running and philanthropy.
Here are five things to know about the actor before catching his show: