Royal Albert Hall, LondonWho, having witnessed Gary Barlow lose the solo chart battle to Robbie Williams in the late 1990s, could have imagined the resurgence of recent years? Probably not even Barlow, who spends a good part of this sold-out show – only his second solo headliner in 12 years – making gags at his own expense. "That's from my new album, Sing When You're Thinning," he says, turning to reveal a balding pate. The jokes don't stop there: responding to a fan's banner that reads, "My...
Guardian Music — Royal Albert Hall, LondonWho, having witnessed Gary Barlow lose the solo chart battle to Robbie Williams in the late 1990s, could have imagined the resurgence of recent y... more info