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Monty Python Live (Mostly) is a variety show featuring the Monty Python comedy group, performed at The O2 in London in July 2014. The show was initially planned for a single performance on July 1 but was expanded to ten shows due to high ticket demand. This marked the first live performance of the group together in 34 years, with archive footage of Graham Chapman included, as he had passed away in 1989. Terry Jones, who died in 2020, performed in this final reunion show.
The production was overseen by Eric Idle, who aimed to present a collection of the group's best-known sketches, linked by video clips and musical routines. The show featured a full chorus line and was choreographed by Arlene Phillips. The final performance was broadcast in cinemas worldwide on July 20, 2014, and included guest appearances from notable figures such as Eddie Izzard, David Walliams, and Stephen Hawking, among others.
Why Watch
- •See all five surviving Pythons perform together again.
- •Watch Eric Idle's creative direction of classic sketches.
- •Find out about surprise guest appearances by celebrities.
Did You Know
•The first night of the show sold out in 43 seconds.
•The reunion show was the first live performance in 34 years.
•The final performance was broadcast in cinemas on July 20, 2014.
•The group owed £800,000 in legal fees and royalties before the reunion.
Perfect For
Monty Python fansComedy enthusiastsTheater lovers