“At heart, I am an optimist,” declares Chilly Gonzales, dressed like a 17th-century vampire composer, all ruffs, moustache and slicked back hair, a man with the perpetual air of a prankster-seer. “I am a glass half-full person. Or indeed, a venue half-full person.”
It is a pithy but not resentful remark about the Albert Hall having many empty seats on this wet Monday night, something which is more London’s fault than his. Where is everyone? This show was quite obviously going to be one of the highlights of the autumn featuring one of music’s true cult heroes, with guest star Jarvis Cocker and support from Peter Serafinowicz doing Elvis.
