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Title: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: The Larch on November 21, 2013, 11:11:34 AM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-25031520 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-25031520)

QuoteMonty Python to reunite for live one-off show in London

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Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: crazy canuck on November 21, 2013, 12:07:55 PM
Even if I could get tickets I dont think I can make it.

But there is always this

QuoteHe added that the event would be released on DVD: "We'll be filming it and we'll try to flog it later."

:cool:
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: MadImmortalMan on November 21, 2013, 01:22:01 PM
John Cleese needs the money. Poor guy.   :sleep:


I like this:
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Eric Idle promised that sixth Python, the late Graham Chapman, "won't be absent" from the new show.

"We actually have told him we're going to be on and, if there is a God, he'll show up."
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Ed Anger on November 21, 2013, 01:56:47 PM
Terry Jones can eat shit and die.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: derspiess on November 21, 2013, 03:42:24 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on November 21, 2013, 01:56:47 PM
Terry Jones can eat shit and die.

:huh:
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: The Brain on November 21, 2013, 04:03:07 PM
Technically he is correct.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Admiral Yi on November 21, 2013, 04:04:40 PM
Quote from: MadImmortalMan on November 21, 2013, 01:22:01 PM
John Cleese needs the money. Poor guy.   :sleep:

Seriously?  What did he do with the loot he made doing commercials?
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: The Larch on November 21, 2013, 04:07:47 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on November 21, 2013, 04:04:40 PM
Quote from: MadImmortalMan on November 21, 2013, 01:22:01 PM
John Cleese needs the money. Poor guy.   :sleep:

Seriously?  What did he do with the loot he made doing commercials?

Paying alimony to 4 ex wives, I think.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: mongers on November 21, 2013, 04:19:16 PM
Quote from: The Larch on November 21, 2013, 04:07:47 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on November 21, 2013, 04:04:40 PM
Quote from: MadImmortalMan on November 21, 2013, 01:22:01 PM
John Cleese needs the money. Poor guy.   :sleep:

Seriously?  What did he do with the loot he made doing commercials?

Paying alimony to 4 ex wives, I think.

Four ? 

I thought he'd just married the fourth, I doubt his first divorce, from Connie cost him that much. I think the 3rd one with this the American psychologist was the killer deal, something like 10-12 million quid and half a million a year ?
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: The Larch on November 21, 2013, 05:28:21 PM
Quote from: mongers on November 21, 2013, 04:19:16 PM
Quote from: The Larch on November 21, 2013, 04:07:47 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on November 21, 2013, 04:04:40 PM
Quote from: MadImmortalMan on November 21, 2013, 01:22:01 PM
John Cleese needs the money. Poor guy.   :sleep:

Seriously?  What did he do with the loot he made doing commercials?

Paying alimony to 4 ex wives, I think.

Four ? 

I thought he'd just married the fourth, I doubt his first divorce, from Connie cost him that much. I think the 3rd one with this the American psychologist was the killer deal, something like 10-12 million quid and half a million a year ?

Don't know for sure, I was talking off the top of my head, I only know that he has been married several times.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: mongers on November 21, 2013, 05:30:59 PM
Quote from: The Larch on November 21, 2013, 05:28:21 PM
Quote from: mongers on November 21, 2013, 04:19:16 PM
Quote from: The Larch on November 21, 2013, 04:07:47 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on November 21, 2013, 04:04:40 PM
Quote from: MadImmortalMan on November 21, 2013, 01:22:01 PM
John Cleese needs the money. Poor guy.   :sleep:

Seriously?  What did he do with the loot he made doing commercials?

Paying alimony to 4 ex wives, I think.

Four ? 

I thought he'd just married the fourth, I doubt his first divorce, from Connie cost him that much. I think the 3rd one with this the American psychologist was the killer deal, something like 10-12 million quid and half a million a year ?

Don't know for sure, I was talking off the top of my head, I only know that he has been married several times.

You'll probably turn out to be correct in another two or three years time.  :D
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Admiral Yi on November 21, 2013, 05:31:37 PM
"You never divorce your 4th wife."
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Ed Anger on November 21, 2013, 05:32:34 PM
I almost bid on some of Cleese's stuff.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Josephus on November 21, 2013, 07:28:02 PM
Fuck. If you're going to reunite do more than one show.

Oh well. I'll wait for the DVD I suppose.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: fhdz on November 21, 2013, 09:21:52 PM
Insufficient Graham Chapman.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: DontSayBanana on November 22, 2013, 09:10:30 AM
They did an AMA about this on Reddit yesterday.  Highlights:

1) Eric claimed they've already sent Graham's urn into space, so no Graham.  Maybe mentions. (that's bad)

2) John and Eric said they're considering repeating the one-off in NYC, depending on how this goes. (that's good)
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Maladict on November 22, 2013, 09:52:43 AM
As I have a day off on Monday, might as well take a shot at getting tickets.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: The Larch on November 24, 2013, 04:28:45 PM
So, I've just registered at the website for the show in the hope of grabbing tickets for the show.  :) Anybody else going? Languish meet up for the ocasion?  :P
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Pedrito on November 24, 2013, 05:32:47 PM
I registered  :)

L.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: mongers on November 24, 2013, 05:46:10 PM
Quote from: The Larch on November 24, 2013, 04:28:45 PM
So, I've just registered at the website for the show in the hope of grabbing tickets for the show.  :) Anybody else going? Languish meet up for the ocasion?  :P

That's not a bad idea, what with the TdFrance starting here a few days later.

Save I guess the chance of even one Languishite getting a ticket is pretty low, let alone several of us.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: MadImmortalMan on November 24, 2013, 11:54:55 PM
Quote from: The Larch on November 21, 2013, 05:28:21 PM

Don't know for sure, I was talking off the top of my head, I only know that he has been married several times.

Yeah, he's got a million bucks a year in alimony (http://www.contactmusic.com/story/john-cleese-monty-python-reunion-will-pay-alimony_3965529) to just one of them.



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John Cleese: Monty Python reunion will pay alimony


John Cleese admits the upcoming Monty Python reunion will be extra income to help him pay his ex-wife Alyce.


The 74-year-old funnyman is to reunite with the legendary comedy troupe for a one-off show at London's The O2 in London next year and while he insists he isn't doing the lucrative reunion for money, John admits he is in need of the extra income to pay ex-wife Alyce Faye Eichelberger more than £600,000 a year.

John has been trying to pay Alyce nearly £8 million in money and assets over the last four years, following their divorce in 2008, and is obligated to pay her £612,000 annually until 2016.

He told The Sun newspaper: ''I was comfortably off seven years ago and could have probably spent my time writing. But you don't get paid very well for writing.

''I've had to do a lot of stage performances because I needed the money for alimony. I would like to reach the point where I can decide what work I do without even having to consider how much they pay.''

The 'Fawlty Towers' star, who married fourth wife Jennifer Wade in 2012, also admitted his new spouse helped convince him to reunite with his fellow Pythons, Terry Gilliam, 72, Terry Jones, 71, Eric Idle, 70, and Michael Palin, 70, for the stage show after meeting his colleagues over dinner in August.

He told The Sun newspaper: ''All the wives came along and we went for dinner. She adored them - it's a nice sort of family.''
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Sheilbh on November 24, 2013, 11:59:34 PM
Clearly the lesson's never marry an American.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Valmy on November 25, 2013, 12:05:53 AM
Quote from: Sheilbh on November 24, 2013, 11:59:34 PM
Clearly the lesson's never marry an American.

Especially an Okie.  They are experts at thievery.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Sheilbh on November 25, 2013, 12:10:58 AM
Quote from: Valmy on November 25, 2013, 12:05:53 AM
Quote from: Sheilbh on November 24, 2013, 11:59:34 PM
Clearly the lesson's never marry an American.

Especially an Okie.  They are experts at thievery.
Cleese is not happy with that woman, 'I got off lightly. Think what I'd have had to pay Alyce if she had contributed anything to the relationship—such as children, or a conversation.'
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: The Larch on November 25, 2013, 05:12:58 AM
Is Ticketmaster already sold out?  :wacko:
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Maladict on November 25, 2013, 05:25:50 AM
This is going well  :(
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Maladict on November 25, 2013, 05:36:03 AM
4 more dates!
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Maladict on November 25, 2013, 06:09:02 AM
YES!   :w00t:
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Tamas on November 25, 2013, 06:29:57 AM
3rd of July  :cool:
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: The Larch on November 25, 2013, 07:38:31 AM
Damn, I left it as impossible two hours ago! Crossing my fingers!
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: The Larch on November 25, 2013, 08:04:00 AM
Hopeless.  :(
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Tamas on November 25, 2013, 08:12:51 AM
Quote from: The Larch on November 25, 2013, 08:04:00 AM
Hopeless.  :(

I was so lucky, I must had refreshed the main page just the moment the 3rd of July date became available, because when I clicked on it, I went straight to the "select ticket" page instead of the queuing page.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: The Larch on November 25, 2013, 08:23:37 AM
Quote from: Tamas on November 25, 2013, 08:12:51 AM
Quote from: The Larch on November 25, 2013, 08:04:00 AM
Hopeless.  :(

I was so lucky, I must had refreshed the main page just the moment the 3rd of July date became available, because when I clicked on it, I went straight to the "select ticket" page instead of the queuing page.

I've tried mostly through the Ticketmaster website because the O2 Arena site wasn't working right for me. Maybe they've only sold out on the Ticketmaster quota...
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: grumbler on November 25, 2013, 08:35:05 AM
Quote from: Valmy on November 25, 2013, 12:05:53 AM
Quote from: Sheilbh on November 24, 2013, 11:59:34 PM
Clearly the lesson's never marry an American.

Especially an Okie.  They are experts at thievery.
Never marry a woman who can't even spell "Alice" properly.  :yucky:
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: The Larch on November 25, 2013, 08:41:53 AM
Quote from: The Larch on November 25, 2013, 08:23:37 AM
Quote from: Tamas on November 25, 2013, 08:12:51 AM
Quote from: The Larch on November 25, 2013, 08:04:00 AM
Hopeless.  :(

I was so lucky, I must had refreshed the main page just the moment the 3rd of July date became available, because when I clicked on it, I went straight to the "select ticket" page instead of the queuing page.

I've tried mostly through the Ticketmaster website because the O2 Arena site wasn't working right for me. Maybe they've only sold out on the Ticketmaster quota...

Trying a different browser got the O2 Arena site to work, but they were sold out there as well.  :(
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Maladict on November 25, 2013, 08:56:26 AM
I managed to get them through AXS, but still no confirmation email. It's also not showing up under 'my events'. Slightly worried something went amiss.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Tamas on November 25, 2013, 10:20:25 AM
Quote from: Maladict on November 25, 2013, 08:56:26 AM
I managed to get them through AXS, but still no confirmation email. It's also not showing up under 'my events'. Slightly worried something went amiss.

It took me a while too, but eventually got my confirmation e-mail. No second e-mail with the PDF tickets yet, though.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Maladict on November 25, 2013, 11:07:20 AM
I've got the confirmation as well. Apparently I'm getting my tickets by regular mail.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Pedrito on November 25, 2013, 01:40:03 PM
Fuck. I was late today  :(

L.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: The Larch on November 25, 2013, 01:47:00 PM
Quote from: Pedrito on November 25, 2013, 01:40:03 PM
Fuck. I was late today  :(

L.

Apparently it sold out in less than a minute.  :wacko:
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Pedrito on November 25, 2013, 02:33:34 PM
Two more dates added, already sold out.

L.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: The Larch on November 25, 2013, 02:45:00 PM
Quote from: Pedrito on November 25, 2013, 02:33:34 PM
Two more dates added, already sold out.

L.

Two more? I only see dates until the 5th.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Maladict on November 25, 2013, 05:16:10 PM
http://variety.com/2013/legit/international/monty-python-extends-run-of-stage-show-1200881588/
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LONDON — Comedy troupe Monty Python said Monday it will extend the run of its stage show, which was unveiled last week.

The show at London's 20,000-seat O2 Arena will now run from July 1 to 5 next year.

The first show sold out within 43.5 seconds, organizers said.

A sixth show is being planned for the Hollywood Bowl in L.A., where the Pythons' performed a live gig in 1980, according to the Daily Mail newspaper.
The Daily Mirror reports that a source has told them the Pythons are also considering a world tour.

The show reunites John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Michael Palin and Terry Jones. The sixth Python, Graham Chapman, died in 1989. Eric Idle said last week that Chapman would "take part" via comedy seance.

Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Valmy on November 25, 2013, 05:18:27 PM
A world tour?  That sounds pretty rough for guys in their seventies.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: mongers on November 25, 2013, 05:45:20 PM
Quote from: Valmy on November 25, 2013, 05:18:27 PM
A world tour?  That sounds pretty rough for guys in their seventies.

They should do all right, just so long as they don't rely on quack doctors.

Though starting it at the O2 might be a bad omen.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Josephus on November 25, 2013, 08:06:14 PM
Quote from: Valmy on November 25, 2013, 05:18:27 PM
A world tour?  That sounds pretty rough for guys in their seventies.

Meh...it can be done. Roger Waters toured The Wall for two years and he's in his 70s. Look at The Stones. Trick is they won't do too much back to back gigs, and days off after travel, etc.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Gups on November 26, 2013, 08:31:27 AM
I love Python, but have no  interest in going to a show full of material I'd seen a dozen times performed by blokes way past their prime and/or dead who are doing it without any enthusiasm. Seriously, you've be much better off with a DVD of Live at the Holywood Bowl.

The idea of actually flying to anotehr country to watch this bemuses me totally. I assume that folk just want to be able to say "I've seen 'em live". Same goes for all the geriatric rock bands.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: garbon on November 26, 2013, 08:48:20 AM
Isn't someone smug?
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Tamas on November 26, 2013, 08:52:11 AM
Quote from: garbon on November 26, 2013, 08:48:20 AM
Isn't someone smug?

He is way too cool for school.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Maladict on November 26, 2013, 08:53:06 AM
Quote from: Gups on November 26, 2013, 08:31:27 AM
I love Python, but have no  interest in going to a show full of material I'd seen a dozen times performed by blokes way past their prime and/or dead who are doing it without any enthusiasm. Seriously, you've be much better off with a DVD of Live at the Holywood Bowl.

The idea of actually flying to anotehr country to watch this bemuses me totally. I assume that folk just want to be able to say "I've seen 'em live". Same goes for all the geriatric rock bands.

Well, I'm certainly not expecting a show on par with the '70s (or the Spanish Inquisition). But the chemistry may well still be there. And as I wasn't around back then and too young when they last performed it is the next best thing. I already have the DVDs.

As for travelling to another country, it wouldn't be the first time I've used a concert or show as an excuse to spend a few days in London.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Tamas on November 26, 2013, 08:55:49 AM
Quote from: Maladict on November 26, 2013, 08:53:06 AM
Quote from: Gups on November 26, 2013, 08:31:27 AM
I love Python, but have no  interest in going to a show full of material I'd seen a dozen times performed by blokes way past their prime and/or dead who are doing it without any enthusiasm. Seriously, you've be much better off with a DVD of Live at the Holywood Bowl.

The idea of actually flying to anotehr country to watch this bemuses me totally. I assume that folk just want to be able to say "I've seen 'em live". Same goes for all the geriatric rock bands.

Well, I'm certainly not expecting a show on par with the '70s (or the Spanish Inquisition). But the chemistry may well still be there. And as I wasn't around back then and too young when they last performed it is the next best thing. I already have the DVDs.

As for travelling to another country, it wouldn't be the first time I've used a concert or show as an excuse to spend a few days in London.

Pretty much. I am not expecting to see them in their prime, but I do still expect the chemistry, and, frankly, yes, I will be happy to know (and tell) that I managed to see them live.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Gups on November 27, 2013, 03:13:29 AM
Quote from: garbon on November 26, 2013, 08:48:20 AM
Isn't someone smug?

Smug about not going to watch something? :blink:

Even on my paltry list of achievements, that comes pretty low down.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: garbon on November 27, 2013, 07:34:05 AM
Quote from: Gups on November 27, 2013, 03:13:29 AM
Quote from: garbon on November 26, 2013, 08:48:20 AM
Isn't someone smug?

Smug about not going to watch something? :blink:

Even on my paltry list of achievements, that comes pretty low down.

Yeah several people posted about how they wanted to go, were trying to purchase tickets and then you come in posting about how laughable people like that are.

Also I don't know how you have missed the idea that you can be smug about not doing things. :blink:  or rather you are being smug with regards to how superior you are over such idiots.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Gups on November 27, 2013, 08:14:05 AM
That's not being smug. If your interpretation were right (and it wasn't), I was being condescending.

And anyway, I just expressed my lack of interest and explained why. I spend lots of money on leisure activities that would bemuse others - like spending significant amounts of money on watching inferior quality football. I wans't laughing at anyone or expressing my superiority over them.

Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: CountDeMoney on November 27, 2013, 08:25:11 AM
Englishness is often interpreted as smugness.  It's just the way you people come across.  We can hear that accent in your typing.  :P
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: garbon on November 27, 2013, 08:25:25 AM
What a jackass. Won't even admit to being rude.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: CountDeMoney on November 27, 2013, 08:25:59 AM
Quote from: garbon on November 27, 2013, 08:25:25 AM
What a jackass. Won't even admit to being rude.

:lol: That's why they're so great at playing bad guys in Hollywood.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: garbon on November 27, 2013, 08:38:20 AM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on November 27, 2013, 08:25:11 AM
Englishness is often interpreted as smugness.  It's just the way you people come across.  We can hear that accent in your typing.  :P

I don't get that at all from some of our other British posters though maybe from the little baronet. :D

Certainly not from Jos, though maybe his is trying...
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Maladict on November 27, 2013, 08:46:32 AM
Quote from: garbon on November 27, 2013, 08:25:25 AM
What a jackass. Won't even admit to being rude.

To be fair, he did take back the gratuitous insult.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Maladict on November 27, 2013, 02:07:28 PM
Another five shows announced in London, sale starts Friday.  :)
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: grumbler on November 27, 2013, 03:49:30 PM
Quote from: garbon on November 26, 2013, 08:48:20 AM
Isn't someone smug?

:lol:  He's totally stealing your shtick!

Gups, knock it off!
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: garbon on November 27, 2013, 09:35:20 PM
Quote from: grumbler on November 27, 2013, 03:49:30 PM
Quote from: garbon on November 26, 2013, 08:48:20 AM
Isn't someone smug?

:lol:  He's totally stealing your shtick!

Gups, knock it off!

Well we have pot, kettle, black but we also have takes on to know one. :shrugs:
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Tamas on November 28, 2013, 08:35:57 AM
So, has anyone here bought a PDF ticket, and have they received it yet?
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: crazy canuck on November 28, 2013, 11:00:53 AM
Quote from: Gups on November 26, 2013, 08:31:27 AM
I love Python, but have no  interest in going to a show full of material I'd seen a dozen times performed by blokes way past their prime and/or dead who are doing it without any enthusiasm. Seriously, you've be much better off with a DVD of Live at the Holywood Bowl.

The idea of actually flying to anotehr country to watch this bemuses me totally. I assume that folk just want to be able to say "I've seen 'em live". Same goes for all the geriatric rock bands.

Alas we live in a world where people think that images on a screen are better than the real thing.  I blame online porn.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Pedrito on November 28, 2013, 12:44:36 PM
Stupid question:  should I ever manage to get a couple tickets, in the unfortunate case I cannot goto the show, can I sell them?

L.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Tamas on November 28, 2013, 12:48:46 PM
Quote from: Pedrito on November 28, 2013, 12:44:36 PM
Stupid question:  should I ever manage to get a couple tickets, in the unfortunate case I cannot goto the show, can I sell them?

L.

I will buy them off you on their nominal value :goodboy:
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Maladict on November 28, 2013, 12:55:17 PM
Quote from: Pedrito on November 28, 2013, 12:44:36 PM
Stupid question:  should I ever manage to get a couple tickets, in the unfortunate case I cannot goto the show, can I sell them?

L.

http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/getmein/
This seems to be a trusted way to do it. And you can still ask ridiculous prices for them.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Jacob on November 28, 2013, 01:13:23 PM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on November 27, 2013, 08:25:11 AM
Englishness is often interpreted as smugness.  It's just the way you people come across.  We can hear that accent in your typing.  :P

Seems to me that Americans find everyone else to be smug.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: CountDeMoney on November 28, 2013, 01:17:23 PM
Quote from: Jacob on November 28, 2013, 01:13:23 PM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on November 27, 2013, 08:25:11 AM
Englishness is often interpreted as smugness.  It's just the way you people come across.  We can hear that accent in your typing.  :P

Seems to me that Americans find everyone else to be smug.

You're confusing American Exceptionalism with smugness.  Big difference.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Admiral Yi on November 28, 2013, 02:26:46 PM
Quote from: Jacob on November 28, 2013, 01:13:23 PM
Seems to me that Americans find everyone else to be smug.

Only Europeans and Canadians.  No one else tries to affect moral superiority.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: crazy canuck on November 28, 2013, 02:30:51 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on November 28, 2013, 02:26:46 PM
Quote from: Jacob on November 28, 2013, 01:13:23 PM
Seems to me that Americans find everyone else to be smug.

Only Europeans and Canadians.  No one else tries to affect moral superiority.

Everyone else does as well.  You just have more trouble understanding them.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Admiral Yi on November 28, 2013, 03:04:37 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on November 28, 2013, 02:30:51 PM
Everyone else does as well.  You just have more trouble understanding them.

I figure I can understand my own mom fairly well. ;)
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: crazy canuck on November 28, 2013, 03:17:42 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on November 28, 2013, 03:04:37 PM
Quote from: crazy canuck on November 28, 2013, 02:30:51 PM
Everyone else does as well.  You just have more trouble understanding them.

I figure I can understand my own mom fairly well. ;)

Is she American?
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Admiral Yi on November 28, 2013, 03:20:02 PM
She's Korean.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: crazy canuck on November 28, 2013, 03:29:46 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on November 28, 2013, 03:20:02 PM
She's Korean.

That is her cultural background, but what is her nationality?  Does she live in the US?  Is she naturalized, on a visiting permit, or what?
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Admiral Yi on November 28, 2013, 03:35:07 PM
I concede the point CC.  Americans don't understand non-European, non-Canadian foreigners.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Pedrito on November 29, 2013, 05:20:18 AM
YES!

L.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Maladict on November 29, 2013, 05:22:24 AM
 :thumbsup:
That was quick.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Pedrito on November 29, 2013, 05:24:48 AM
Fri 18th, block 110, two seats for an obscene price  :lol:

But Tamas guarantees he will buy them from me in case I can't go, so I' safe  ;)

L.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Maladict on November 29, 2013, 05:33:46 AM
Quote from: Pedrito on November 29, 2013, 05:24:48 AM
Fri 18th, block 110, two seats for an obscene price  :lol:

But Tamas guarantees he will buy them from me in case I can't go, so I' safe  ;)

L.

I'll be in 110 as well on the 4th, seemed the best value-for-money area still available at the time.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Tamas on November 29, 2013, 05:46:40 AM
Quote from: Pedrito on November 29, 2013, 05:24:48 AM
Fri 18th, block 110, two seats for an obscene price  :lol:

But Tamas guarantees he will buy them from me in case I can't go, so I' safe  ;)

L.

On it`s original value :contract:
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Tamas on November 29, 2013, 06:26:10 AM
Quote from: The Brain on November 29, 2013, 05:54:11 AM
The gypsy is peeking through.

:rolleyes:
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: The Larch on November 29, 2013, 08:08:22 AM
110? You fortunate sods, I will have to be on the top blocks, the ones not suited for people with fear of heights. And I will have to go there uphill in the snow, after being nearly beaten to death by marauding brigands...

Btw, is it me or did these new dates sell much slower? Maybe the hype is relaxing a bit.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Tamas on November 29, 2013, 08:12:52 AM
Block C1  :cool:

Price was atrocious, but I was happy to be in without queuing and hit on "best available"  :D
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: The Larch on November 29, 2013, 08:32:07 AM
C1? The beet harvest was good this year, I see.  :P
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Tamas on November 29, 2013, 08:40:56 AM
Quote from: The Larch on November 29, 2013, 08:32:07 AM
C1? The beet harvest was good this year, I see.  :P

It was plentiful.

I mean,  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: CountDeMoney on November 29, 2013, 08:44:09 AM
You didn't move to England just so you could run around the fucking theater district.  Get back to work.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: The Brain on November 29, 2013, 09:53:08 AM
Quote from: Tamas on November 29, 2013, 08:40:56 AM
Quote from: The Larch on November 29, 2013, 08:32:07 AM
C1? The beet harvest was good this year, I see.  :P

It was plentiful.

I mean,  :rolleyes:

^_^
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Admiral Yi on November 29, 2013, 11:58:23 AM
What are you guys paying for tickets?
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Tamas on November 29, 2013, 12:01:10 PM
We are too embarrassed to tell.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Admiral Yi on November 29, 2013, 12:03:01 PM
600 euros?
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Tamas on November 29, 2013, 12:04:43 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on November 29, 2013, 12:03:01 PM
600 euros?

:rolleyes:
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Pedrito on November 29, 2013, 12:05:49 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on November 29, 2013, 12:03:01 PM
600 euros?
I wish Far less, I mean.

L.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Syt on November 29, 2013, 12:10:17 PM
Most expensive tickets I saw were GBP 440, I think.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Tamas on November 29, 2013, 12:12:45 PM
Quote from: Syt on November 29, 2013, 12:10:17 PM
Most expensive tickets I saw were GBP 440, I think.

Those had to be the "meet the guys" platinum packages.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Syt on November 29, 2013, 12:18:57 PM
I kinda see what Gups is saying, though, especially with bands. Some of the bands I grew up with or loved as a teen (and still do) are now well into their 50s, and it'd just not be the same as it would be when seeing them in their prime.

One exception would be New Model Army - Justin Sullivan, the lead singer can still go through a 2+ hour set without breaks, with a voice as good as when he was young and enough energy to get the crowd going (at least he was a few years ago; he was over 50 at the time, though).

I saw Billy Idol a few years ago performing at Donauinselfest (a free open air festival in June in Vienna). He looked his age, and he took it admittedly slow despite going through a lot of his works from his solo days and his time with the band Generation X. At the same time it seemed like an almost intimate concert despite the massive crowd, because of that introspective mood he created. One of my favorite concerts.

So it really depends on what Monty Python are going for - new material or rehashing the old and familiar (or a mixture of both).
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: mongers on November 29, 2013, 01:14:04 PM
Quote from: Syt on November 29, 2013, 12:18:57 PM
I kinda see what Gups is saying, though, especially with bands. Some of the bands I grew up with or loved as a teen (and still do) are now well into their 50s, and it'd just not be the same as it would be when seeing them in their prime.

One exception would be New Model Army - Justin Sullivan, the lead singer can still go through a 2+ hour set without breaks, with a voice as good as when he was young and enough energy to get the crowd going (at least he was a few years ago; he was over 50 at the time, though).

I saw Billy Idol a few years ago performing at Donauinselfest (a free open air festival in June in Vienna). He looked his age, and he took it admittedly slow despite going through a lot of his works from his solo days and his time with the band Generation X. At the same time it seemed like an almost intimate concert despite the massive crowd, because of that introspective mood he created. One of my favorite concerts.

So it really depends on what Monty Python are going for - new material or rehashing the old and familiar (or a mixture of both).

So the 'integrity' of the performer is important ?

If this python get together is solely about the money, it's more likely to suck than if the guys were also genuinely trying to recreate something 'real' ?
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: The Larch on November 29, 2013, 01:26:33 PM
I believe that they've already said that they'll do a mix of classic numbers and new stuff, and specifically ruled out doing some of their old material, mostly the ones they're not in any physical shape to perform again. Cleese particulary mentioned the Silly Walks sketch as one they wouldn't be able to do anymore.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: crazy canuck on November 29, 2013, 04:12:46 PM
Quote from: Syt on November 29, 2013, 12:18:57 PM
I kinda see what Gups is saying, though, especially with bands. Some of the bands I grew up with or loved as a teen (and still do) are now well into their 50s, and it'd just not be the same as it would be when seeing them in their prime.

Certainly it wont be the same as seeing them live 30 years ago.  But it will certainly be better than sitting at home watching a performance from 30 years ago.   The live experience can never be captured on a screen. 
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Maladict on November 29, 2013, 05:24:14 PM
It looks like they're really going to make an effort to do something new, or 'update' some of their old stuff.
Even though they're well aware most of the fans just want them to regurgitate the old stuff.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Malthus on November 29, 2013, 06:23:42 PM
Quote from: Syt on November 29, 2013, 12:18:57 PM
I kinda see what Gups is saying, though, especially with bands. Some of the bands I grew up with or loved as a teen (and still do) are now well into their 50s, and it'd just not be the same as it would be when seeing them in their prime.

One exception would be New Model Army - Justin Sullivan, the lead singer can still go through a 2+ hour set without breaks, with a voice as good as when he was young and enough energy to get the crowd going (at least he was a few years ago; he was over 50 at the time, though).

I saw Billy Idol a few years ago performing at Donauinselfest (a free open air festival in June in Vienna). He looked his age, and he took it admittedly slow despite going through a lot of his works from his solo days and his time with the band Generation X. At the same time it seemed like an almost intimate concert despite the massive crowd, because of that introspective mood he created. One of my favorite concerts.

So it really depends on what Monty Python are going for - new material or rehashing the old and familiar (or a mixture of both).

Heh, I was a big New Model Army fan back in the day. Saw them live, too.  :)

My three favorite live performances of all time are:

1. Santana - well, I was a teen, peaking on LSD, and I'd just met two girls I was having an awesome trip with, so maybe that doesn't count.  :lol: I still remember them doing this truly awesome version of "soul sacrifice", though. The band, not the girls.

2. Gogol Bordello - just came as a complete surprise to me. A friend of my wife coerced us into going to see "her friend's band", which I had never heard of before and I assumed would suck. They were awesome. After, she got us backstage to hang out with them (it's a long story) which was very odd indeed - as it turned out, she made us go along beasically as chaperones, becaise she was now married. Very strange evening that was.

3.  New Model Army - just an awesome, awesome set, full of energy.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: The Larch on November 30, 2013, 06:29:06 PM
Quote from: Pedrito on November 29, 2013, 05:24:48 AM
Fri 18th, block 110, two seats for an obscene price  :lol:

But Tamas guarantees he will buy them from me in case I can't go, so I' safe  ;)

L.

I bought tickets for the same day. :w00t: Languish meet!  :lol:

I'll be up in the sky, block 404.  :P
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: The Larch on November 30, 2013, 06:30:56 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on November 29, 2013, 11:58:23 AM
What are you guys paying for tickets?

Mine were 95 quid each, plus service and facility charges. 106.75 pounds for ticket in total.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: mongers on November 30, 2013, 06:31:05 PM
Quote from: The Larch on November 30, 2013, 06:29:06 PM
Quote from: Pedrito on November 29, 2013, 05:24:48 AM
Fri 18th, block 110, two seats for an obscene price  :lol:

But Tamas guarantees he will buy them from me in case I can't go, so I' safe  ;)

L.

I bought tickets for the same day. :w00t: Languish meet!  :lol:

I'll be up in the sky, block 404.  :P

:cool:
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Pedrito on November 30, 2013, 07:02:31 PM
Quote from: The Larch on November 30, 2013, 06:29:06 PM
Quote from: Pedrito on November 29, 2013, 05:24:48 AM
Fri 18th, block 110, two seats for an obscene price  :lol:

But Tamas guarantees he will buy them from me in case I can't go, so I' safe  ;)

L.

I bought tickets for the same day. :w00t: Languish meet!  :lol:

I'll be up in the sky, block 404.  :P
This is a good idea. That day or the following saturday, I chose the friday show so I could attach a weekend in London  :)

L.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Pedrito on November 30, 2013, 07:03:21 PM
Quote from: mongers on November 30, 2013, 06:31:05 PM
Quote from: The Larch on November 30, 2013, 06:29:06 PM
Quote from: Pedrito on November 29, 2013, 05:24:48 AM
Fri 18th, block 110, two seats for an obscene price  :lol:

But Tamas guarantees he will buy them from me in case I can't go, so I' safe  ;)

L.

I bought tickets for the same day. :w00t: Languish meet!  :lol:

I'll be up in the sky, block 404.  :P

:cool:
Mongers, will you be at the show, too, or are you simply suggesting the Languish Meet is a good idea?

L.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: The Larch on November 30, 2013, 07:10:59 PM
Quote from: Pedrito on November 30, 2013, 07:02:31 PM
Quote from: The Larch on November 30, 2013, 06:29:06 PM
Quote from: Pedrito on November 29, 2013, 05:24:48 AM
Fri 18th, block 110, two seats for an obscene price  :lol:

But Tamas guarantees he will buy them from me in case I can't go, so I' safe  ;)

L.

I bought tickets for the same day. :w00t: Languish meet!  :lol:

I'll be up in the sky, block 404.  :P
This is a good idea. That day or the following saturday, I chose the friday show so I could attach a weekend in London  :)

L.

Maybe on friday itself is too soon, unless it's for lunch. If not, a saturday meet would indeed be outstanding. :cheers:

I also chose the friday one to enjoy the weekend in London.  :lol:
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: mongers on November 30, 2013, 07:17:00 PM
Quote from: Pedrito on November 30, 2013, 07:03:21 PM
Quote from: mongers on November 30, 2013, 06:31:05 PM
Quote from: The Larch on November 30, 2013, 06:29:06 PM
Quote from: Pedrito on November 29, 2013, 05:24:48 AM
Fri 18th, block 110, two seats for an obscene price  :lol:

But Tamas guarantees he will buy them from me in case I can't go, so I' safe  ;)

L.

I bought tickets for the same day. :w00t: Languish meet!  :lol:

I'll be up in the sky, block 404.  :P

:cool:
Mongers, will you be at the show, too, or are you simply suggesting the Languish Meet is a good idea?

L.

No, just cool that you guys were thinking of a meet up, I didn't get any tickets. 

And I wouldn't know what I'd be doing in mid-July until late March/early April, so couldn't definitively commit to anything.  :(
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Valmy on November 30, 2013, 09:26:30 PM
Quote from: Jacob on November 28, 2013, 01:13:23 PM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on November 27, 2013, 08:25:11 AM
Englishness is often interpreted as smugness.  It's just the way you people come across.  We can hear that accent in your typing.  :P

Seems to me that Americans find everyone else to be smug.

Nonsense.  There is absolutely nothing smug about the French.  If anything they are too humble for the amazing achievements of their glorious nation.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: CountDeMoney on November 30, 2013, 10:15:09 PM
They had a much cooler revolution than we did.

He'll, everybody has cooler revolutions than we do.   :(
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: mongers on November 30, 2013, 10:47:01 PM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on November 30, 2013, 10:15:09 PM
They had a much cooler revolution than we did.

He'll, everybody has cooler revolutions than we do.   :(

No, 1688 our 'Glorious' revolution was pretty dull and dire, it had to be, it started in West Dorset.  :hmm:
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Maladict on December 01, 2013, 06:10:46 AM
Quote from: The Larch on November 30, 2013, 06:30:56 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on November 29, 2013, 11:58:23 AM
What are you guys paying for tickets?

Mine were 95 quid each, plus service and facility charges. 106.75 pounds for ticket in total.

So were mine. Did prices go up for the second batch?  :huh:
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: The Larch on December 01, 2013, 07:50:52 AM
Quote from: Maladict on December 01, 2013, 06:10:46 AM
Quote from: The Larch on November 30, 2013, 06:30:56 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on November 29, 2013, 11:58:23 AM
What are you guys paying for tickets?

Mine were 95 quid each, plus service and facility charges. 106.75 pounds for ticket in total.

So were mine. Did prices go up for the second batch?  :huh:

In which section were your tickets? 95 pounds was the standard price for most of the upper rafters, except for those higher up which were 80 and those at the very top which was barely 20 something, but I guess that you'd need binoculars to see anything. There were some tickets on the ground floor for the same price but also pretty far back.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Maladict on December 01, 2013, 08:21:28 AM
Quote from: The Larch on December 01, 2013, 07:50:52 AM
Quote from: Maladict on December 01, 2013, 06:10:46 AM
Quote from: The Larch on November 30, 2013, 06:30:56 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on November 29, 2013, 11:58:23 AM
What are you guys paying for tickets?

Mine were 95 quid each, plus service and facility charges. 106.75 pounds for ticket in total.

So were mine. Did prices go up for the second batch?  :huh:

In which section were your tickets? 95 pounds was the standard price for most of the upper rafters, except for those higher up which were 80 and those at the very top which was barely 20 something, but I guess that you'd need binoculars to see anything. There were some tickets on the ground floor for the same price but also pretty far back.

I'm in 110, I thought those were more expensive than 4xx.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: The Larch on December 01, 2013, 11:04:39 AM
Quote from: Maladict on December 01, 2013, 08:21:28 AM
Quote from: The Larch on December 01, 2013, 07:50:52 AM
Quote from: Maladict on December 01, 2013, 06:10:46 AM
Quote from: The Larch on November 30, 2013, 06:30:56 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on November 29, 2013, 11:58:23 AM
What are you guys paying for tickets?

Mine were 95 quid each, plus service and facility charges. 106.75 pounds for ticket in total.

So were mine. Did prices go up for the second batch?  :huh:

In which section were your tickets? 95 pounds was the standard price for most of the upper rafters, except for those higher up which were 80 and those at the very top which was barely 20 something, but I guess that you'd need binoculars to see anything. There were some tickets on the ground floor for the same price but also pretty far back.

I'm in 110, I thought those were more expensive than 4xx.

Just checked, those are indeed in the same price range than mine. For the day I wanted the only ones in that section were at the back of that area, and I thought that they might be too far away. You'll tell me how it goes.  ;)
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Maladict on December 02, 2013, 04:21:02 AM
Yeah, there doesn't seem to be all that much difference. They're all pretty far from the stage  :)
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: The Larch on December 02, 2013, 08:15:39 AM
Quote from: Maladict on December 02, 2013, 04:21:02 AM
Yeah, there doesn't seem to be all that much difference. They're all pretty far from the stage  :)

I guess they'll put up some jumbotrons, otherwise it'll be binocular time.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Maladict on April 04, 2014, 08:38:37 AM
Final tickets on sale today.
The 20 July show will be the 'last ever'.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Ed Anger on April 04, 2014, 08:57:16 AM
Until John Cleese needs more money.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: crazy canuck on April 04, 2014, 04:25:29 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on April 04, 2014, 08:57:16 AM
Until John Cleese needs more money.

I dont think he is going to get married again.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Eddie Teach on April 07, 2014, 03:48:53 AM
He's married now.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: crazy canuck on April 07, 2014, 02:52:40 PM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on April 07, 2014, 03:48:53 AM
He's married now.

Then I can look forward to more final tour performances. :)
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Ed Anger on April 07, 2014, 03:55:46 PM
Lolz.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Josephus on April 07, 2014, 05:30:21 PM
http://www.avclub.com/article/crosswalk-norway-makes-citizens-do-monty-python-si-203164?
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Maladict on July 01, 2014, 07:08:57 PM
Reviews of the first show have been...mixed.
Quite happy with that, really.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Tamas on July 02, 2014, 05:56:32 AM
I hope they are wrong, as I am seeing them tomorrow.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Brazen on July 02, 2014, 06:05:59 AM
It's going to be broadcast live on TV so I can get a much better view that I'd have been able to afford and not have to pay for overpriced beer and pizza at the O2 beforehand.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/10897274/Final-Monty-Python-stage-show-to-be-broadcast-live-on-TV.html (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/10897274/Final-Monty-Python-stage-show-to-be-broadcast-live-on-TV.html)
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Maladict on July 02, 2014, 06:42:41 AM
Quote from: Tamas on July 02, 2014, 05:56:32 AM
I hope they are wrong, as I am seeing them tomorrow.

I feared the reviews would have been worse. Looking forward to Friday!  :cool:
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Tamas on July 02, 2014, 07:10:36 AM
Quote from: Brazen on July 02, 2014, 06:05:59 AM
It's going to be broadcast live on TV so I can get a much better view that I'd have been able to afford and not have to pay for overpriced beer and pizza at the O2 beforehand.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/10897274/Final-Monty-Python-stage-show-to-be-broadcast-live-on-TV.html (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/10897274/Final-Monty-Python-stage-show-to-be-broadcast-live-on-TV.html)

Well, it is to see them live before they die. :P I can watch them on telly whenever :P
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Pedrito on July 02, 2014, 11:07:07 AM
Is anyone interested in my tickets, for the Fri 18th show? I won't be able to go to London  :cry:

L.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Brazen on July 02, 2014, 11:10:55 AM
Quote from: Pedrito on July 02, 2014, 11:07:07 AM
Is anyone interested in my tickets, for the Fri 18th show? I won't be able to go to London  :cry:

L.
Noooo!  :(

Pretty sure I would be able to afford them.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Admiral Yi on July 02, 2014, 11:37:29 AM
Perhaps the price is negotiable.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Syt on July 02, 2014, 01:14:39 PM
(https://languish.org/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F31.media.tumblr.com%2F4ed673168cc658b5fcdfa4164deed6cd%2Ftumblr_mwkje0Gcf01ql53vgo1_500.gif&hash=d9fcc3b7e12964f1ab5be0fa6ca71ee0fbfd1b66)

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Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Maladict on July 02, 2014, 01:59:41 PM
Quote from: Pedrito on July 02, 2014, 11:07:07 AM
Is anyone interested in my tickets, for the Fri 18th show? I won't be able to go to London  :cry:

L.

:(
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Pedrito on July 03, 2014, 07:42:09 AM
Quote from: Brazen on July 02, 2014, 11:10:55 AM
Quote from: Pedrito on July 02, 2014, 11:07:07 AM
Is anyone interested in my tickets, for the Fri 18th show? I won't be able to go to London  :cry:

L.
Noooo!  :(

Pretty sure I would be able to afford them.
Hey B, PM sent  :)

L.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Maladict on July 04, 2014, 06:49:21 PM
It was: awesome  :w00t:
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Valmy on July 04, 2014, 07:42:27 PM
Quote from: Maladict on July 04, 2014, 06:49:21 PM
It was: awesome  :w00t:

That's great to hear.

I hope Brazen gets to see them.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Maladict on July 07, 2014, 03:01:52 PM
A bit more now that I have access to a keyboard.

A great atmosphere in the O2, lots of Gumbies and Spanish Inquisitors around.
Show opens with a short Graham Chapman clip, to roaring applause. Then the guys come out.

It's a very well produced show, although the sound quality was lacking a little. Eric has clearly done most of the work, including a number of musical-like parts. I didn't care much for them, but looks good and I guess it works. Both Jones and Gilliam seemed to be going through the motions at times, Jones needing cue cards on at least two occasions and Gilliam butchering the Gumby flower sketch. But, especially at the end, there was some real chemistry. Palin, Idle and a very hoarse Cleese cracking each other up, going off script a few times, great stuff.
And the encore, of course, Always look on the bright side of life.

Definitely worth a trip to London.  :bowler:
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Josephus on July 07, 2014, 06:03:19 PM
I would love to see them. Yes, as that dead parrot sketch gif shows, they've gotten older, and yeah, we're gonna be laughing at jokes I've heard a million times.

But I'd love to see them.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: The Larch on July 08, 2014, 11:45:16 AM
Mal, Tamas, how early should I arrive to the O2 before the show? It starts at 18h, but I guess that I should be there at least one hour ahead of schedule to allow enough time to reach my seat.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Tamas on July 08, 2014, 11:48:36 AM
Quote from: The Larch on July 08, 2014, 11:45:16 AM
Mal, Tamas, how early should I arrive to the O2 before the show? It starts at 18h, but I guess that I should be there at least one hour ahead of schedule to allow enough time to reach my seat.

It was told to start at 7PM with gates opening at 6PM, we got there just a bit after 6PM, half of the audience didn't bother showing up until around 7:30PM (well, didn't bother leaving the snack shops at least), and the whole thing started just before 8PM.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Tamas on July 08, 2014, 11:50:42 AM
Quote from: Josephus on July 07, 2014, 06:03:19 PM
I would love to see them. Yes, as that dead parrot sketch gif shows, they've gotten older, and yeah, we're gonna be laughing at jokes I've heard a million times.

But I'd love to see them.

It was cool. I am a fan but not somebody who knows all their stuff by heart, so I enjoyed it. It is a final farewell and is treated such by everyone.

My only trouble was this half-drunk Scandinavian guy close to me who went into hysterical prolonged laughter after almost every sentence.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: The Larch on July 08, 2014, 11:58:07 AM
Quote from: Tamas on July 08, 2014, 11:48:36 AM
Quote from: The Larch on July 08, 2014, 11:45:16 AM
Mal, Tamas, how early should I arrive to the O2 before the show? It starts at 18h, but I guess that I should be there at least one hour ahead of schedule to allow enough time to reach my seat.

It was told to start at 7PM with gates opening at 6PM, we got there just a bit after 6PM, half of the audience didn't bother showing up until around 7:30PM (well, didn't bother leaving the snack shops at least), and the whole thing started just before 8PM.

Cool, then I have time for an extended lunch that day.  :lol: Is there lot of merchandising on sale? I'd LOVE to get a t-shirt with my sketch on it.  :ph34r:
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Tamas on July 08, 2014, 12:08:48 PM
There were some, we didn't really check them out.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Maladict on July 08, 2014, 03:00:41 PM
Quote from: Tamas on July 08, 2014, 11:48:36 AM
Quote from: The Larch on July 08, 2014, 11:45:16 AM
Mal, Tamas, how early should I arrive to the O2 before the show? It starts at 18h, but I guess that I should be there at least one hour ahead of schedule to allow enough time to reach my seat.

It was told to start at 7PM with gates opening at 6PM, we got there just a bit after 6PM, half of the audience didn't bother showing up until around 7:30PM (well, didn't bother leaving the snack shops at least), and the whole thing started just before 8PM.

Yes, it started around 19.40 at my show.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Maladict on July 08, 2014, 03:01:57 PM
Quote from: The Larch on July 08, 2014, 11:58:07 AM

Cool, then I have time for an extended lunch that day.  :lol: Is there lot of merchandising on sale? I'd LOVE to get a t-shirt with my sketch on it.  :ph34r:

Plenty of merchandise, but not a lot of variety. I didn't spot any larches :(
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Admiral Yi on July 08, 2014, 03:07:58 PM
How about shrubbery?
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Maladict on July 08, 2014, 05:05:32 PM
Yes. Here's a pic I took of the booth. The green shirt is the shrubbery one.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: crazy canuck on July 08, 2014, 05:26:38 PM
Quote from: Maladict on July 08, 2014, 05:05:32 PM
Yes. Here's a pic I took of the booth. The green shirt is the shrubbery one.

Just look at it
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: The Larch on July 08, 2014, 05:29:00 PM
I shudder to think at the prices.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Maladict on July 08, 2014, 05:33:54 PM
25 pounds for a shirt, 20 pounds for a hankie.
I got a coffee mug for 10, at least I'll get some use out of it.

Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Sheilbh on July 08, 2014, 05:35:45 PM
My flatmate ruined my Tito mug <_<

Guard it with your life :mellow:
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: The Larch on July 08, 2014, 05:50:21 PM
Quote from: Sheilbh on July 08, 2014, 05:35:45 PM
My flatmate ruined my Tito mug <_<

Guard it with your life :mellow:

I'm going to Serbia in September, if I find one I'll send it to you. ;)
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Sheilbh on July 08, 2014, 05:51:08 PM
:lol:

May not be many in Serbia. But Bosnia is full of Tito-memorabilia.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: crazy canuck on July 08, 2014, 06:11:13 PM
Quote from: Maladict on July 08, 2014, 05:33:54 PM
25 pounds for a shirt, 20 pounds for a hankie.
I got a coffee mug for 10, at least I'll get some use out of it.

It is worth it to get a shrubbery on it, isnt it.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Admiral Yi on July 08, 2014, 08:31:45 PM
Quote from: Maladict on July 08, 2014, 05:33:54 PM
20 pounds for a hankie.

:mellow:
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Maladict on July 09, 2014, 02:06:10 AM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on July 08, 2014, 08:31:45 PM
Quote from: Maladict on July 08, 2014, 05:33:54 PM
20 pounds for a hankie.

:mellow:

I know. And plenty of people were buying them.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: crazy canuck on July 09, 2014, 11:50:07 AM
Quote from: crazy canuck on July 08, 2014, 06:11:13 PM
Quote from: Maladict on July 08, 2014, 05:33:54 PM
25 pounds for a shirt, 20 pounds for a hankie.
I got a coffee mug for 10, at least I'll get some use out of it.

It is worth it to get a shrubbery on it, isnt it.

I can't believe nobody has gotten it

Or at least responded to it


Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Maladict on July 15, 2014, 08:20:05 AM
Quote from: crazy canuck on July 09, 2014, 11:50:07 AM

I can't believe nobody has gotten it

Or at least responded to it

I still don't get it.  :(
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: crazy canuck on July 15, 2014, 10:11:20 AM
You said it!

Now I have said it!
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Eddie Teach on July 15, 2014, 10:19:34 AM
Don't say that word.  :mad:
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Maladict on July 15, 2014, 10:34:46 AM
Can't believe I missed it that.  :blush:
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: crazy canuck on July 15, 2014, 11:38:23 AM
Quote from: Maladict on July 15, 2014, 10:34:46 AM
Can't believe I missed it that.  :blush:

:D
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Josephus on July 26, 2014, 08:33:57 AM
Well watched the show (taped) yesterday.

I don't know, I love Python. Can even recite the obscure jokes (Scotland skit anyone?) but this was pretty sad. It all fell pretty flat I thought, watching old men recite their old skits. Maybe I can see being there, but to watch it on DVD, I might as well watch the old series. There were a few moments, for sure, like when they took some digs at themselves..."Have you seen Michael's travel shows. ...(Yawn)" or one judge to the other "Did you do the Cleese divorce?"..."Which one?" the production numbers were lavish (penis/vagina song), and some skits worked better than others (Bruces, Michelangelo, Inquisition) but others (lion tamer, Yorkshire men) did't really go down well.

Pythons were great, above  anybody else in their prime, but alas, this is a dead troupe.

Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Josephus on July 26, 2014, 08:42:33 AM
apparently this skit was censored out of the live tv broadcast:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pujSicpUNpk
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: The Larch on July 26, 2014, 09:07:39 AM
Quote from: Josephus on July 26, 2014, 08:33:57 AMThis is a dead troupe.

They're just resting.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Josephus on July 26, 2014, 09:31:05 AM
Ha....your username is a Python reference.
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: The Larch on July 26, 2014, 02:56:12 PM
Quote from: Josephus on July 26, 2014, 09:31:05 AM
Ha....your username is a Python reference.

Did you just realize it now?  :P
Title: Re: And there was much rejoicing. (Monty Python reunion)
Post by: Josephus on July 27, 2014, 11:57:43 AM
Quote from: The Larch on July 26, 2014, 02:56:12 PM
Quote from: Josephus on July 26, 2014, 09:31:05 AM
Ha....your username is a Python reference.

Did you just realize it now?  :P

Probably not, no...but it only rang a bell when discussing Python.