Review: Elton John - Live at the Marquee

NO stranger to tantrums and tiaras, few would have faulted Sir Elton had he thrown a hissy fit in the Marquee last night when his grand piano failed to produce the desired effect.

First appearing on stage over 20 minutes late, he exited within seconds clearly not pleased after running his fingers over the keys. “Tell you what, I’ll go off and start again,” he said.

A sound check followed, and Sir Elton, dressed in silk purple shirt and black dress coat, embroidered as elaborately as any Irish dancing cloak, reappeared. This time he pounded a couple of keys before apologising: “I’m really sorry, this is not happening,” exiting, again, stage left.