23rd October 2009

Robert was delighted to celebrate the Ruby Jubilee of Monty Python at the ‘Not the Messiah He’s a Very Naughty Boy’ performance at the Royal Albert Hall. Composed and performed by Eric Idle and John Du Prez, the Python behind the smash hit musical ‘Spamalot’ was joined on stage by fellow comedy legends Michael Palin (in drag), Terry Jones as a Welsh miner, Terry Gilliam saying ‘I’m not!’, Neil Innes as a Mexican and the ever-delectable Carol Cleveland as a three-sheep shepherd. Highlights included Mike and Eric recreating the crucifixion scene, Life of Brian producer John Goldstone taking the stage and Terry Jones shaking his maracas but the roof completely came off when Michael Palin ripped off his Toga to reveal a lumberjack shirt beneath. Carol Cleveland was his girl while surprise guests were Python engineer Andre Jacquemin and King of the Britons Sanjeev Bhaskar. All enjoyed from a front row centre seat, everything from the opening burst of Sosua’s Liberty Bell to theĀ rousing chorus of ‘Always Look on the Bright SideĀ of Life’ and a shower of confetti Python feet made for a heart-warming salute.

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