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pawnshop_trash
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 Posted - 11/06/2006 : 06:17:34
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and now for something completely different:
my wife bought us SPAMALOT tickets for my birthday (God bless her!), and after seeing the production, I will wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who considers themselves to be more than a casual 'Python fan. yes, the ticket prices are pretty steep, but IMHO you can see where your money went, and I will guarantee that you'll laugh until you stop.
SPAMALOT is more than just a musical rehash/retelling of the 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' movie; certainly, there's enough familiar dialogue to please ardent 'Python fans, but also enough changes/additions/etc. to keep those same folks on their toes. (for example, be on the lookout for a fair lass pulling a wagon containing a small bale of hay across the stage; and note that there is considerable foreshadowing in the 'new' script.) my only complaint would be the ludicrously high cost of any/all souveniers, such as a program ($20) or t-shirts ($25-$30), or even a tin of SPAM itself ($10! merchandisers of SPAMALOT, I fart in your general direction!!!)
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*** in the interest of full disclosure, I surely wish that I was associated in any way with this production, or Monty Python in general, but sadly I am not. |
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Vim Fuego
Gold Member
Denmark
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Posted - 11/06/2006 : 10:48:32
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But father - I don't want any of that.. I just want to sing...
Now bring me.... A SHRUBBERY! |
Edited by - Vim Fuego on 11/06/2006 10:51:51 |
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DeFrag
Moderator
USA
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Posted - 11/06/2006 : 21:05:03
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Are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
'Tis but a scratch.
What? Behind the rabbit? |
Edited by - DeFrag on 11/06/2006 21:05:57 |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
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Posted - 11/07/2006 : 14:18:57
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Hey pawnshop_trash
I think you may have started something?
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Now go away, you silly English Kniggets
Before I shoot arrows into the top of your heads
And make castanets out or you testicles.
How do you know she's a witch?
She looks like one....
I am the keeper of the bridge of death!!!!
You must answer me, these questions three,
before the other side yey see...
What's the terminal airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?
What African or European?
Brave, brave, brave, brave, Sir Robin
Bring out your dead, bring out your dead.
I'm not dead yet..................................
Regards Dr. Bob
Don't forget,
Your mother was a Hamster, & your father smelled of Elder Berries.
In French ( Now bring the COW )
I would really like to go see that, hope they tour here in Oz.  |
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DeFrag
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USA
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Posted - 11/07/2006 : 20:32:41
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pawnshop_trash
Gold Member
USA
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Posted - 11/10/2006 : 20:21:32
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Dr. Bob, I don't want to be a spoiler, but the witch scene and the keeper of the bridge of death both do not appear in SPAMALOT. unless my memory is already failing, every other character mentioned thus far, especially that French taunter, does appear. (and another scene is based on the deeply silly fish-slapping dance, which was never part of the 'Holy Grail' movie.)
one of my favorite lines was how to tell if someone is a king (answer: he's not covered in s#!t) -- thoughtful and educational advice for anyone.... |
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Monty Python's SPAMALOT
