A new musical lovingly ripped off from the motion picture “Monty Python and the Holy Grail”
Director: Michael Pole
Musical Director: Peter Johns
Choreographer: Sue Pole
Cast: Megan Humprhries, Nick Setchell, Michael Papps, Omkar Nagesh, Steve Rudd, Jethro Pidd, Jason Ferguson, Glenn Vallen
Book and Lyrics by Eric Idle
Music by John Du Prez & Eric Idle
From the original screenplay by Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin
By arrangement with Origin Theatrical on behalf of Theatrical Rights Worldwide, New York.
Finally, "Spamalot!" the hit Broadway and West End Musical that set Musical theatre back 100 years comes to Adelaide.
Starring the cream of Adelaide's theatrical talent, and acted with panache, precision, and many other words beginning with "P", this is Python's silliest and funniest film transformed to the big stage, in a presentation of a multi-Tony-award-winning production.
"Monty Python and the Holy Grail" live on stage… featuring all of the film's most famous sequences - the French taunters who speak in the most outrageous of accents - the Killer Rabbit - the suicidal and limbless Black Knight - the Knights who say 'Ni' and the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch.
Watch in amazement as King Arthur and his faithful servant Patsy "ride" (with the assistance of coconuts) the breadth of England to seek the most holy of Grails - on a mission from God himself (who makes a charming guest appearance by special arrangement in Act 1) - with the assistance of his faithful knights:
The brave Sir Lancelot - the heroic Sir Bedevere - the charming Sir Galahad - and the not-so-brave Sir Robin who nearly vanquished the vicious Chicken of Bristol and personally wet himself at the battle of Baden Hill!
Fall in love with the luscious Lady of the Lake and her stunning Laker Girls!
Be amazed at the class, chintz and sheer cheapness of this production!
Marvel as our heroes do battle with their fearsome adversaries and wonder just how far they can go before being arrested for being silly things!
And remember - what happens in Camelot… stays in Camelot!
Patrick McDonald
If you're looking for the funniest, silliest, most enjoyable night of musical theatre in years, Spamalot literally is the Holy Grail. Monty Python and the Holy Grail, that is, the 1975 movie from which this show is "lovingly ripped off". Northern Light, under the Pythonesque direction of Michael Pole, delivers a show so full of colour, movement and laughs that it actually tops the original, big-budget Melbourne version. It's Spam-tastic! (more)
Rod Lewis
Based loosely on the film “Monty Python and the Holy Grail”, Eric Idle’s Tony award winning Broadway and West End musical makes its South Australian debut with enough stupidity to make Python fans proud. Director Michael Pole has excelled himself with a Knight of comedy that is only matched by Peter Johns stellar musical direction and his sixteen piece band. The unreserved cast let fly with show-stopping numbers, high pitched voices, and more energy than galloping coconuts, all topped of with Sue Pole’s wonderfully wacky choreography. (more)
Bridie Toomer
What can I say? Performed perfectly in true Monty Python style! King Arthur’s quest to first find his knights of the round table, then to find the Holy Grail, takes the audience on a fun-filled journey past French guards with ridiculous accents and through a ‘Very Expensive Forest’ where they meet many strange and wonderful people, and a frog... The blur of colourful costumes, impressive sets and hilarious ‘special’ effects creates a night to remember. The surprising skill of all the leads was a treat and I was particularly taken by The Lady Of The Lake (played by Megan Humphries), whose vocal range was unbelievable. One for the whole family! Can’t wait to see what the Northern Light Theatre Company puts on next. Final Word: Outrageous!
Nikki Gaertner
‘Lovingly ripped off’ from the well-known film “Monty Python and the Holy Grail”, “Spamalot” could just be a dream come true for fans of both Monty Python and musicals – and may also convert some who are neither. With a script and score like this, containing catchy numbers with tongue-in-cheek lyrics and recreating many renowned scenes from the film, it is difficult to go very wrong with this musical. But Northern’s recreation is certainly a success, easily entertaining the opening night audience (complete with some obvious Monty Python fanatics present). (more)