John Cleese News

South African comedian Kurt Schoonraad brings his one-man show back to Café Roux and the Baxter Theatre, where he first performed his debut show over two decades ago.

It's almost a century-and-a-half old, but it's as fresh and appealing as when it first bounded into the public eye on New Year's Eve, 1879.  It's The Pirates of Penzance—perhaps the most irresistible of Gilbert and Sullivan's comic 'Savoy' operas.  Opera Theatre of St. Louis has opened a delicious production of this gem.

The Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre will present its Summer Classic Movie Series, featuring films including ARMAGEDDON, GLORY, APOLLO 13, and MIRACLE, celebrating America's 250th birthday.

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of A TAILOR NEAR ME, featuring L.A. Law alumni Michael Tucker, Jimmy Smits, and Jill Eikenberry. Tucker also wrote the comedy about an unlikely friendship between a customer and a tailor.

Spamalot will return to Malmö and bring laughter to the audience.

Fawlty Towers – The Play will tour to Milton Keynes Theatre as part of its UK run. The stage adaptation, written by John Cleese, brings together classic episodes from the original BBC series.

Chef Jonathan Bradley will take the helm at London's President Hotel for the FAULTY TOWERS THE DINING EXPERIENCE. This immersive dining event, inspired by the iconic British series, promises a blend of gourmet cuisine and comedy chaos. The experience is set to begin in March 2026, offering guests a unique blend of entertainment and fine dining in the heart of Bloomsbury.

Renowned director Sir Trevor Nunn returns to Arts Theatre Cambridge to direct EASY VIRTUE, featuring Alice Orr-Ewing, Michael Praed, and Greta Scacchi.

Fresh from a SOLD-OUT West End season! This laugh-out-loud production was universally acclaimed by every London and national critic, selling out every single performance during its record-breaking West-End run.

Awe-inspiring artists are set to take over Club Fugazi for The January Jamboree, a three-week festival celebrating daring performances and eclectic entertainment.

Trinity Theatre Company has announced their Grown Up Stage’s production of Monty Python’s Edukational Show written by Monty Python -  Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin.

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts has announced Josh Gates Live! An Evening of Legends, Mysteries and Tales of Adventure, set for June 2026. Learn more here!

Jamie Lissow will headline Comedy Works South at the Landmark from December 4–6. The actor and comedian, known for Real Rob and his weekly appearances on Gutfeld!, will perform multiple shows throughout the weekend.

Comedian, writer, producer, and musician Fred Armisen is this year’s recipient of the annual Ernie Kovacs Award at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 22, at the historic Texas Theatre.

Join renowned explorer, talk show host, and author Josh Gates, star of the Discovery Channel's popular series, Expedition Unknown, for an exhilarating day of adventure held at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) will present The Jokers of Magic, a night of irreverent comedy and jaw-dropping illusions, on Friday, January 9, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. in the Victoria Theater.

Recently, we had the chance to chat with Danny Bayne, who is playing Basil Fawlty. We discussed what it was like growing up as a fan of comedies like Fawlty Towers, what he’s looking forward to on tour and why he thinks it’s important that the cast on stage aren’t simply doing impressions of their screen predecessors.

Not Dead Yet! – John Cleese and the Holy Grail at 50 comes to the Mahalia Jackson Theater in New Orleans in September. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

Recorded during the show’s run at the West End with its original cast, Fawlty Towers: The Play will air in September to mark the 50th anniversary of the classic sitcom’s first ever episode.

British comedian John Cleese is inviting audiences to take a behind-the-scenes look at life on the road as an 85-year-old touring comedian in a new documentary film.