Spamalot

Synopsis

Spamalot tells the legendary tale of King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table and features a bevy (or possibly a brace) of beautiful show girls, witch burnings (Cancelled too expensive) not to mention cows, killer rabbits and French people. The show features the hilarious songs He Is Not Dead Yet, Knights Of The Round Table, Find Your Grail and of course the Nation's Favourite Comedy Song (Reader’s Digest Poll 2009) Always Look on the Bright Side of Life.

Our Review:

Glenn Meads - 7 July 2010

Spamalot attempts to please both Monty Python fans and lovers of the musical genre. As these two 'targets' are polar opposites, it understandably ends up being a hit and miss attempt. Scaled down from the West End and Broadway versions, the show is "loving ripped off from the film " Monty Python and The Holy Grail.

For Python fans, this means they can sit in anticipation of some the classic lines/skits which they know and love. The "Only A Flesh Wound" sketch for example remains amusing as it essentially is an affectionate swipe at the British reserve. But this is now so often seen in everything from "100 Best..." compilation shows, and nostalgic TV fillers that it has now lost its initial momentum and also feels too diluted here, aiming for a family audience, as opposed to the adult original.

Telling the tale of Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table means there is plenty to enjoy ...

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