The Mighty Boosh New Wimbledon Theatre, and touring
With their second television series just transferred to BBC2, and the launch of a 45-date UK tour, the Mighty Boosh have almost shaken off their reputation as a cult interest. For those unfamiliar, the television series provides a gentle introduction, but Julian Barratt and Noel Fielding's world of weirdness is best experienced live, and the new show, at more than two hours, with sets and costumes to rival a Who musical, is a triumphant spectacle.
If there had ever been a collaboration between David Bowie, Anthony Burgess and Maurice Sendak, author of Where the Wild Things Are, it might have turned out something similar. Here hapless jazz aficionado Howard Moon (Barratt) and his electro-poof sidekick Vince Noir (Fielding) must travel to the Arctic tundra in search of the fabled Ruby of Kukundu. Howard is haunted by obscene fan mail from Tom Paulin, Vince is pursued by a giant rabbit and Bollo the Ape is preoccupied with his audition for Peter Jackson. This is one of the most joyful shows around; catch it before it sells out.
· Tour dates: themightyboosh.com
