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STAGE CREDITS

Monty Python's Spamalot Monty Python's Spamalot
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
God
The Mermaid Frolics
[London]
Original London Production, 1977
Performer
Half a Sixpence
[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1965
Young Walshingham
New Cambridge Circus
[Off-Broadway]
1965
Performer
Cambridge Circus
[Off-Broadway]
1964
Performer
Cambridge Circus
[Broadway]
Unknown, 1964
Performer

Productions

Fawlty Towers - The PlayFawlty Towers - The Play
 
[West End, 2024]
Writer
Fawlty Towers – The PlayFawlty Towers – The Play
 
[West End, ]
Co-writer

Writing

Spamalot
Source Material

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Full Cast Set For John Cleese's FAWLTY TOWERS �" THE PLAY Photo
Full Cast Set For John Cleese's FAWLTY TOWERS �" THE PLAY
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2025

Casting has been announced for the UK and Ireland tour of John Cleese's FAWLTY TOWERS – THE PLAY. Following the hugely successful and critically acclaimed West End run earlier this year, will be coming to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.
Kurt Schoonraad Brings The Laughs to the Baxter Theatre Photo
Kurt Schoonraad Brings The Laughs to the Baxter Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2025

Get ready for a laugh-out-loud experience as one of South Africa's most recognizable and influential comedians, Kurt Schoonraad, takes to the stage in Cape Town with his latest one-man show, Funny Side Up.
Jamie Lissow Comes to Comedy Works Landmark Village In December Photo
Jamie Lissow Comes to Comedy Works Landmark Village In December
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2025

Comedy Works has announced that Jamie Lissow will perform at Comedy Works South at the Landmark this December. Actor and comedian Jamie Lissow is currently a regular weekly guest on the #1 rated late night talk show, Gutfeld! on Fox.
Review: FAULTY TOWERS THE DINING EXPERIENCE, President Hotel Photo
Review: FAULTY TOWERS THE DINING EXPERIENCE, President Hotel
by Franco Milazzo - Apr 6, 2025

Nostalgia might not be what it used to be but it hasn’t stopped the Faulty Towers Dining Experience rolling on and on for over 13 years in the UK and even longer in its native Australia. 
SUFFS Tour and More Set for 5th Avenue Theatre Company and STG 2025/26 Season Photo
SUFFS Tour and More Set for 5th Avenue Theatre Company and STG 2025/26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2025

The 5th Avenue Theatre Company and Seattle Theatre Group are launching a new strategic alliance that will strengthen and preserve the musical company’s role in staging award-winning locally produced live theater. Learn more about the 25/26 season!
BACK TO THE FUTURE, SPAMALOT and More Set for Theatre Under the Stars 2025 Season Photo
BACK TO THE FUTURE, SPAMALOT and More Set for Theatre Under the Stars 2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2025

Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is taking audiences on an adventure through time for its 2025/26 Season. The exploration begins with a new production of The 25TH Annual Putnam County  Spelling Bee.
FAWLY TOWERS - THE PLAY Will Return to the West End This Summer Photo
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.
Review: THE 39 STEPS at CVRep Photo
Review: 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 Photo
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.
FAWLTY TOWERS �" THE PLAY Comes To Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Photo
FAWLTY TOWERS �" 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. 
FAWLTY TOWERS - THE PLAY Will Embark on UK Tour Photo
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.  
Trinity Theatre Company Reveals Grown Up Stage Season 2025 Photo
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!
THE SWAN PRINCESS 12-Movie Collection Coming to DVD Photo
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.
FAWLTY TOWERS �" THE PLAY Extends West End Run Once Again Photo
FAWLTY TOWERS �" 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.
FAULTY TOWERS THE DINING EXPERIENCES Will Visit Glasgow Photo
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.
Exclusive: Read an Excerpt from Eric Idle's THE SPAMALOT DIARIES Photo
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!
Video: Eric Idle Talks THE SPAMALOT DIARIES Book, Available Now! Photo
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.
Show of the Week: Save up to 36% on FAWLTY TOWERS - THE PLAY at the Apollo Theatre Photo
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%.
Save Up To 36% on Tickets to FAWLTY TOWERS - The Play at the Apollo Theatre Photo
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.
FAULTY TOWERS THE DINING EXPERIENCE Extends Ticket Sales to 2025, Plus New UK Residen Photo
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.
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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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