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A comic oratorio inspired by Monty Python's Life Of Brian filmed at its only European performance at the Royal Albert Hall in October 2009 to celebrate 40 years of Monty Python.
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Experience the incredible one-night-only performance as the Monty Python troupe reunites onstage during a live musical adaptation of their classic film Life of Brian.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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Having seen most things from Python I had high expectations of this new show. However while I wasn't sure what I was expecting it to be like, other than being based on the 'Life of Brian' film, it certainly did not live up to it.
It's a total musical performance of 'Life of Brian', with all new songs (except the one famous one) written by Eric Idle, which I thought I would enjoy very much but for some reason it seemed to fall completely flat for me and I found my self pressing the FF button. Which is a pity because up until now I have loved all things Python-ny
I have seen similar products done this way (such as the brilliant 'Les Miserables - Live at the Albert Hall) and have thoroughly enjoyed them. It may be that I expected too much or wanted it to be more like the film that I feel so let down by it.
In summary if you not expecting a stage version of the film and are prepared to watch it as something completely new than maybe you will see more to enjoy in this show than I did. Otherwise avoid if you wish not to be disappointed.
It's a total musical performance of 'Life of Brian', with all new songs (except the one famous one) written by Eric Idle, which I thought I would enjoy very much but for some reason it seemed to fall completely flat for me and I found my self pressing the FF button. Which is a pity because up until now I have loved all things Python-ny
I have seen similar products done this way (such as the brilliant 'Les Miserables - Live at the Albert Hall) and have thoroughly enjoyed them. It may be that I expected too much or wanted it to be more like the film that I feel so let down by it.
In summary if you not expecting a stage version of the film and are prepared to watch it as something completely new than maybe you will see more to enjoy in this show than I did. Otherwise avoid if you wish not to be disappointed.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Heard about this from friends and it is excellent - if you like Monty Python, and particularly the Life of Brian, and are prepared to listen to an operatic style treatment. The Life of Brian is there, but in a new way, almost as good as the original.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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I'm a Python fan...I paid the extortionate price to see them all (minus JC) at the Royal Albert Hall. I'm so glad I went. A unique event. But was it worth the hype...no. It really was a poor musical/operetta which you could only follow by reading the programme with occasional (fantastic) Python sketches to liven proceedings. I'm going to buy the DVD and I will watch it once...because I was there. Although loosely based on the wonderful Life of Brian, it simply does not work. If you saw Spamalot and loved it (which I did) and are expecting more of the same then you will be very disappointed...sorry.
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Eric Idle is a naughty boy
This is a comic oratorio. Eric Idle likes to make fun of the famous. With John du Prez he has now turned to Handel (but also Mozart, Richard Strauss and some others). Read more
Published 3 months ago by JHvW
A parody of an oratorio first, comedy second
This is an oratorio first, and a comedy second. It's not your conventional Monty Python fare, nor is it a "Hollywood Bowl"-style celebration of Python humour. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mr. Stuart Bruce
Highly recommend!
I had little idea what to expect when I ordered this, but I love the special concerts from the Albert Hall and this one didn't disappoint! Read more
Published 10 months ago by Freeman
Not the Messiah
I'm a big Python fan and own the complete boxset of the films and tv series, as well as the Almost the Truth documentary. However, I was left somewhat underwhelmed by this show. Read more
Published 16 months ago by R. Hartle
Great fun
This is opera with a difference - one, short piece has no words, but so much meaning! If you like the MP gang, buy it!
Published 21 months ago by Susan Halse
Not The Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy) [DVD] [2007] by Eric Idle
Very good entertainment.
This performance was a well kept secret, which I stumbled on by accident on a BBC Scotland lunchtime news/review programme.
Lucky!!!
This performance was a well kept secret, which I stumbled on by accident on a BBC Scotland lunchtime news/review programme.
Lucky!!!
Published 22 months ago by Little rock
Eric Idle is not the Messiah
I wasn't there when this was filmed, unlike the other reviews, so I'm not biased in that sense.
I absolutely loved it. Read more
I absolutely loved it. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Miss A. Frost
An absolute MUST for all Python fans!!!!............
At the outset, I must admit that my view on this piece may be slightly prejudiced seeing as I was fortunate enough to have been in attendance at the Royal Albert Hall that... Read more
Published 24 months ago by Mark Durand
I was there
This was amazing, best show iv ever seen. An honourable tribute to Monty python. John Du Prez and Eric Idle have done so well in this show and deserve every credit. Read more
Published on 11 May 2010 by C. S. Brown
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