John Cleese
Birth Place: Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, ENGLAND
Latest News on John Cleese:
FAWLY TOWERS - THE PLAY Will Return to the West End This Summer (Jan 17, 2025)
Review: THE 39 STEPS at CVRep (Dec 13, 2024)
Jamie Lissow Comes to the Rocky Mountain Region This Spring (Dec 10, 2024)
FAWLY TOWERS - THE PLAY Will Return to the West End This Summer (Jan 17, 2025)
Review: THE 39 STEPS at CVRep (Dec 13, 2024)
Jamie Lissow Comes to the Rocky Mountain Region This Spring (Dec 10, 2024)
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VIDEO: John Cleese Reveals the Key to Creativity on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-09-10 09:25:26
BWW Exclusive: First Listen- 'Blast Off' from AMERICAN GIRL LIVE!
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-12-20 16:13:51
VIDEO: On This Day, March 17- SPAMALOT Begins the Quest of Broadway Previews
by A.A. Cristi - 2017-03-17 00:00:02
TV: In Rehearsal with the Starry Cast of SPAMALOT at the Hollywood Bowl; Plus Performance Sneak Peek!
by Michael Sterling - 2015-07-29 14:14:32
STAGE TUBE: Watch Previews for PBS' SHAKESPEARE UNCOVERED with Morgan Freeman and David Harewood!
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-02-03 17:57:16
STAGE TUBE: Monty Python Bids Emotional Farewell at Final MONTY PYTHON LIVE (MOSTLY) Performance in London
by Stage Tube - 2014-07-22 21:23:53
STAGE TUBE: Disney's WINNIE THE POOH Now Available on Blu-ray/DVD
by Caryn Robbins - 2011-12-01 08:43:55
STAGE TUBE: Robert Lopez & Kristen Anderson-Lopez on Bringing Music to WINNIE THE POOH
by Nicole Rosky - 2011-11-29 13:14:03
News
FAWLY TOWERS - THE PLAY Will Return to the West End This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2025
John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers – The Play will return to the West End’s Apollo Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue for a strictly limited three-month season this summer.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2025
John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers – The Play will return to the West End’s Apollo Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue for a strictly limited three-month season this summer.
Review: THE 39 STEPS at CVRep
by Kay Kudukis - Dec 13, 2024
What did our critic think of THE 39 STEPS at CVRep?
by Kay Kudukis - Dec 13, 2024
What did our critic think of THE 39 STEPS at CVRep?
Jamie Lissow Comes to the Rocky Mountain Region This Spring
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2024
Jamie Lissow is heading to the Rocky Mountain Region this spring with The Divorced Dad Comedy Tour. Learn more about both upcoming dates, at both Loveland and Grand Junction.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2024
Jamie Lissow is heading to the Rocky Mountain Region this spring with The Divorced Dad Comedy Tour. Learn more about both upcoming dates, at both Loveland and Grand Junction.
FAWLTY TOWERS â€" THE PLAY Comes To Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2024
Currently playing to sold-out houses at London's Apollo Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue, John Cleese's FAWLTY TOWERS – THE PLAY, has announced a UK tour. Prepare for a staycation you'll never forget as the show arrives at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from Tuesday 10 – Saturday 21 February 2026.Â
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2024
Currently playing to sold-out houses at London's Apollo Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue, John Cleese's FAWLTY TOWERS – THE PLAY, has announced a UK tour. Prepare for a staycation you'll never forget as the show arrives at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from Tuesday 10 – Saturday 21 February 2026.Â
FAWLTY TOWERS - THE PLAY Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2024
Currently playing to sold-out houses at London’s Apollo Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue, John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers – The Play will embark on a major theatre tour for 2025 and 2026. Â
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2024
Currently playing to sold-out houses at London’s Apollo Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue, John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers – The Play will embark on a major theatre tour for 2025 and 2026. Â
Trinity Theatre Company Reveals Grown Up Stage Season 2025
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2024
Trinity Theatre Company has announced their 13th Grown Up Stage (GUS) season under the guidance of Artistic Director, Sean Boyd. Learn more about the lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2024
Trinity Theatre Company has announced their 13th Grown Up Stage (GUS) season under the guidance of Artistic Director, Sean Boyd. Learn more about the lineup here!
THE SWAN PRINCESS 12-Movie Collection Coming to DVD
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 4, 2024
In celebration of 30 enchanting years of the magical, musical world of The Swan Princess, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is releasing a deluxe box set featuring all 12 animated features.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 4, 2024
In celebration of 30 enchanting years of the magical, musical world of The Swan Princess, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is releasing a deluxe box set featuring all 12 animated features.
FAWLTY TOWERS â€" THE PLAY Extends West End Run Once Again
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2024
John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers – The Play has announced that it is extending its West End run for a second time. Currently playing at London’s Apollo Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue, the critically acclaimed production will now run until Saturday 1 March 2025.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2024
John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers – The Play has announced that it is extending its West End run for a second time. Currently playing at London’s Apollo Theatre Shaftesbury Avenue, the critically acclaimed production will now run until Saturday 1 March 2025.
FAULTY TOWERS THE DINING EXPERIENCES Will Visit Glasgow
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2024
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience debuted in 1997 and first came to the Fringe in 2008, in 2019 in Edinburgh the experience welcomed their one millionth diner. Currently touring Scotland, Audiences will be able to enjoy Basil's antics again at Arta Glasgow from Wed 6 - Sun 17 Nov 2024.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2024
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience debuted in 1997 and first came to the Fringe in 2008, in 2019 in Edinburgh the experience welcomed their one millionth diner. Currently touring Scotland, Audiences will be able to enjoy Basil's antics again at Arta Glasgow from Wed 6 - Sun 17 Nov 2024.
Exclusive: Read an Excerpt from Eric Idle's THE SPAMALOT DIARIES
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 11, 2024
Crown released The Spamalot Diaries, the inside story of what it took to bring Monty Python and the Holy Grail to Broadway as the unlikely theatrical hit Spamalot, as told through actual diaries from the legendary comic performer, founding member of Monty Python, and New York Times bestselling author Eric Idle. Check out an excerpt here!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 11, 2024
Crown released The Spamalot Diaries, the inside story of what it took to bring Monty Python and the Holy Grail to Broadway as the unlikely theatrical hit Spamalot, as told through actual diaries from the legendary comic performer, founding member of Monty Python, and New York Times bestselling author Eric Idle. Check out an excerpt here!
Video: Eric Idle Talks THE SPAMALOT DIARIES Book, Available Now!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2024
The new book, The Spamalot Diaries, is available now! Hear from Eric Idle, who wrote the book and is also a founding member of Monty Python.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2024
The new book, The Spamalot Diaries, is available now! Hear from Eric Idle, who wrote the book and is also a founding member of Monty Python.
Show of the Week: Save up to 36% on FAWLTY TOWERS - THE PLAY at the Apollo Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2024
Tickets are available from £18 for Fawlty Towers - The Play at the Apollo Theatre! Save up to 36%.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2024
Tickets are available from £18 for Fawlty Towers - The Play at the Apollo Theatre! Save up to 36%.
Save Up To 36% on Tickets to FAWLTY TOWERS - The Play at the Apollo Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2024
Save up to 36% on tickets to Fawlty Towers - The Play at the Apollo Theatre. Tickets will be available from £18.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2024
Save up to 36% on tickets to Fawlty Towers - The Play at the Apollo Theatre. Tickets will be available from £18.
FAULTY TOWERS THE DINING EXPERIENCE Extends Ticket Sales to 2025, Plus New UK Residencies Announced
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2024
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience – the multi award-winning global phenomenon that offers an experience like no other, set in the iconic Fawlty Towers hotel – is releasing thousands of new tickets for 2025, as it heads into its 13th year in London.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2024
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience – the multi award-winning global phenomenon that offers an experience like no other, set in the iconic Fawlty Towers hotel – is releasing thousands of new tickets for 2025, as it heads into its 13th year in London.
Chevy Chase to Take Part in Live Conversation Event at the Fabulous Fox
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 6, 2024
Join in for an unforgettable evening of holiday cheer and laugh as the Fabulous Fox celebrates the timeless classic, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 6, 2024
Join in for an unforgettable evening of holiday cheer and laugh as the Fabulous Fox celebrates the timeless classic, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Comedian Jamie Lissow to Perform at NJPAC in January 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2024
Jamie Lissow will be performing at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2024
Jamie Lissow will be performing at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Eric Idle to Release 'The Spamalot Diaries' Later This Year
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 31, 2024
Chronicling every minor mishap and triumph along the way, as well as the creative tension that drove the show to new heights, The Spamalot Diaries is an unforgettable look behind the curtain of a beloved musical and inside the wickedly entertaining mind of one of our most treasured comic performers.
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 31, 2024
Chronicling every minor mishap and triumph along the way, as well as the creative tension that drove the show to new heights, The Spamalot Diaries is an unforgettable look behind the curtain of a beloved musical and inside the wickedly entertaining mind of one of our most treasured comic performers.
Alexandra Essoe's THE CARNAL SOUL To Have World Premiere At LA Shorts International Film Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2024
THE CARNAL SOUL, starring Bob Gunton and Alexandra Essoe, will premiere at the LA Shorts International Film Festival on July 21st.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2024
THE CARNAL SOUL, starring Bob Gunton and Alexandra Essoe, will premiere at the LA Shorts International Film Festival on July 21st.
Monty Franklin Comes To Comedy Works Larimer Square This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2024
Monty Franklin will perform at Comedy Works Larimer Square. Monty Franklin is an Australian-born stand-up comedian and actor based in Los Angeles.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2024
Monty Franklin will perform at Comedy Works Larimer Square. Monty Franklin is an Australian-born stand-up comedian and actor based in Los Angeles.
FAULTY TOWERS THE DINING EXPERIENCE Return To Council House For An Extended Autumn Residency
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 12, 2024
Artistic Director Alison Pollard-Mansergh, Producer Jared Harford, and the whole team at Interactive Theatre International are excited to announce a whole new residency for Faulty Towers The Dining Experience in the Midlands this autumn.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 12, 2024
Artistic Director Alison Pollard-Mansergh, Producer Jared Harford, and the whole team at Interactive Theatre International are excited to announce a whole new residency for Faulty Towers The Dining Experience in the Midlands this autumn.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has John Cleese been in?
John Cleese has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.
How many West End shows has John Cleese been in?
John Cleese has not appeared in the West End.
How many shows has John Cleese written?
John Cleese has written 3 shows including Cambridge Circus (Playwright), New Cambridge Circus (Author), Monty Python's Spamalot (Source Material).
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