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John Cleese to embark on tour celebrating Monty Python And The Holy Grail

John Cleese to embark on tour celebrating Monty Python And The Holy Grail

Wed, 27 May, 2026

The 86-year-old will host a 45-minute Q and A with fans after a screening of the classic Arthurian comedy.

Monty Python stars meeting up is like tearful lovers reuniting – Michael Palin

Monty Python stars meeting up is like tearful lovers reuniting – Michael Palin

Thu, 04 Apr, 2024

He said he is friends with his fellow comedy troupe founders John Cleese, Terry Gilliam and Eric Idle.

John Cleese slams Monty Python co-star Eric Idle in management row

John Cleese slams Monty Python co-star Eric Idle in management row

Wed, 14 Feb, 2024

Over the weekend, Idle blamed manager Holly Gilliam, daughter of Python co-founder Terry Gilliam, for the comedy troupe’s dwindling finances.