He is a veteran of the stand-up wars, a comic whose cheeky grin and penchant for dressing up in women’s clothing have given him cult status in certain circles.

British actresses dominated at the nominations for the prestigious Tony theatre awards in New York today, and comedian Eddy Izzard was also named as a possible best leading actor.

Before You Go is the story of three very different sisters who reunite at the family home to bury their dead mother.