You couldn’t come out as trans 40 years ago and be ... negative: Suzy Izzard

The comedian, actor, political activist, and marathon runner believes the future is not as bleak as it may seem today. Suzy Eddie Izzard emphasizes she is not overly concerned with names or pronouns.

“Prefer Suzy, don’t mind Eddie. How relaxing is that?”

At 63, Suzy's career has been as fluid as her onstage persona, moving seamlessly from stand-up comedy to screen dramas, political activism, and charity work. At 47, she took up marathon running, completing 43 races in just 51 days.

Izzard frequently visits Australia and has two distinct tours planned. In November and December, she will bring her Remix Tour to venues nationwide. In mid-2026, she returns with an acclaimed one-person rendition of Hamlet, performing every role.

Interviews with Izzard are challenging to capture on paper because her conversational style is even more meandering than her onstage delivery. Across multiple conversations, she explores wide-ranging topics including the controversial history of the Nobel Prize, 11th-century Viking taxes, Anglo-Saxon election systems, and wry observations on the god she doesn’t believe in, particularly about World War II.

“Then there’s the stream-of-consciousness style Izzard’s fans will recognise well.”

Suzy Izzard’s unique blend of humor, intellect, and endurance offers a hopeful message for the future.

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The Age — 2025-11-05

You couldn’t come out as trans 40 years ago and be ... negative: Suzy Izzard

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