John Cleese
Former Python and comedy great John Cleese
Why see John Cleese?
50 Years Of The Holy Grail
Join original Python, comedy legend and somewhat controversial cultural commentator John Cleese as he celebrates 50 years of the groundbreaking comedy troupe's hilarious romp, Monty Python and the Holy Grail with a special screening and Q&A, where he'll wax lyrical on behind the scenes tales and more! Get ready to quote to your hearts' content. We are the knights who say...
About John Cleese
Where to begin with John Cleese? A true comedy legend, Cleese practised his comedy chops on the UK's satirical show The Frost Report in the 1960s before co-founding Monty Python. Surreal, anarchic and totally original, the sketch troop enjoyed enormous success the world over, and caused a huge storm of controversy with their movie Life of Brian. Post-Python, Cleese has created numerous iconic shows and characters, from A Fish Called Wanda, for which he received an Oscar nomination, to his bumbling hotel manager Basil Fawlty.
Key Information
Audience
Recommended for ages 10 and over
Run Time
90 minutes
Dates
Thu Mar 11, 2027
Upcoming Performances
Reviews
Customer reviews
1 reviews, average rating: (5.0 Stars)
Brad
I do not understand the negativity
I read many reviews blasting Mr.Cleese from previous shows. My group thought he was wonderful. The man is 84, were you expecting back handsprings across the stage. He told many stories about his life and the pythons. He did talk a lot about Graham and that would be normal, he loved his best friend. His stories were very entertaining. His jokes were very Python meaning they were good hearted jabs at people and other groups. He was not mean spirited towards people. He was doing what he has been doing for 50 years. He talked a bit about people being thin skinned and woke. That would be typical of a man his age and the way he would think. What do you expect. Him to be a progressive “unfunny” comic. He is a member of a comedy troop that relished being “naughty”, his word not mine. His daughter was not very funny. She opened the show and assisted with the Q&A. In general if you are a fan of Python and Fawlty towers. You will really enjoy this show. Thank you Mr.Cleese you are a legend. ... Read more
Dani
What a smart funny actor
Loved the chat and the hilarious answers. Thank you for years of memorable work!!! ... Read more
Anon
Truly a Gem!
First off, it seems the shows are changed slightly at each tour stop, so I can't speak to every "variety". But the one I attended was an introduction, the Holy Grail movie, then Q&A.. And it was wonderful! Cleese still has it, what a quick witted, hilarious man. Absolutely glad I went! ... Read more
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