There’s a special kind of laughter that comes from those who have inherited rubble — a laughter that doesn’t deny history but strips it of its borrowed grandeur. “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” ...

John Cleese took a big risk when he helped create “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” back in 1975, as the idea of a series of parody sketches centered around King Arthur seemed absurd compared to ...

Humor is universal, but what’s funny in one culture might fall flat—or offend—in another. From Monty Python’s surrealism to Japan’s playful absurdity, comedic styles reflect cultural values, history, ...

Unlock access to every one of the hundreds of articles published daily on BroadwayWorld by logging in with one click. Vermont Rep is combining local talent with global laughter to bring a very ...

John Cleese comes on the line to chat about his Not Dead Yet! tour, which comes to Southern California to celebrate the 50th anniversary of “Monty Python and Holy Grail,” but before we can ask our ...

This is FRESH AIR. We're going to listen back to an interview with Terry Jones, a member of the British comedy troupe Monty Python, who died last night at the age of 77. Jones, along with Michael ...