The actor John Cleese and his daughter Camilla are working on a collaboration of a musical version of A Fish Called Wanda. Cleese has said that he believes Australia to be the ideal venue for the opening night of the musical. The pair is still working (more…)
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A Fish Called Wanda musical to open in Australia
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012New Python Bytes app
Friday, May 11th, 2012Fans of Monty Python can now enjoy sketches from the classic first series of Monty Python with a new app called Python Bytes. From the very first series of Monty Python’s Flying Circus, 22 sketches have been selected to (more…)
Fawlty Towers actress fights to save library
Monday, May 7th, 2012Prunella Scales, the well-known and much loved actress who played the role of Sybil in Fawlty Towers, is among those who are fighting to save Friern Barnet Library. A number of respected authors and actors have joined a petition to reopen the library. The library was closed on 5th April by the council and since that time, nearly (more…)
Revival of a classic comedy show
Monday, April 30th, 2012Recent reports suggest that the digital channel Gold is going to revive the classic comedy show Yes, Prime Minister. The new series of the show will be penned by the original script writers Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn, focusing on the Prime Minister Jim Hacker’s problems as he leads a coalition government. Although the revival of the show will be welcomed by many, there will be others who doubt the decision. (more…)
Spud Becomes International Hit Thanks to Role of Cleese
Monday, April 23rd, 2012What started out as a low budget film based on John Van Du Ruit’s book about a boy’s introduction to boarding school has turned into an international phenomenon, thanks mostly to the supporting role of John Cleese. (more…)
Australian boy stars alongside Fawlty Towers actor
Monday, April 16th, 2012Troye Sivan from Perth may only be 16 years old, but he has already starred alongside some of the biggest names in show business, including Hugh Jackman and John Cleese. Sivan previously starred in Wolverine playing James Howlett as a youngster, before moving on to star in Spud, a South African film written by John van de Ruit. (more…)
Star of Father Ted brands today’s comedy as ‘mediocre’
Thursday, April 12th, 2012Ardal O’Hanlon, star of Father Ted and other well-known comedy shows, has branded today’s comedy as “a little bit mediocre” following the huge increase in stand-up comedy stars. He believes that as stand-up comedy shows have enjoyed a recent surge in success, it has led to comedians playing it safe in their routines. (more…)
Rector 51 follows in the footsteps of Fawlty Towers star
Wednesday, April 4th, 2012The 51st rector of St Andrews has recently been presented with his position as Chair of Court, following the tradition carried out by other well-known people, including Rudyard Kipling, JM Barrie and John Cleese, creator and star of Fawlty Towers. (more…)
Drunk man convicted after comparing police officer to Fawlty Towers character
Wednesday, March 28th, 2012A man has recently been sentenced following an alleged incident involving a police officer. The officer was called out to a disturbance, only to be called ‘Manuel’ and asked whether he was English by the drunken man. Manuel is a character from British comedy show Fawlty Towers, a Spanish waiter who is desperately trying to learn the English language. (more…)
Torbay postcards sent to cruise operators to boost local tourism
Wednesday, March 21st, 2012Torbay postcards are to be sent to cruise operators and owners of cruise lines as part of a campaign to boost local tourism. Passengers of cruise liners that anchor at the English Riviera will be given an itinerary which focuses on local areas of interest, including Fawlty Towers and Agatha Christie, born in Torquay. (more…)