Marcus Brigstocke News

Final casting is announced as rehearsals begin for Damian Cruden's Olivier award-winning production of The Railway Children which returns to Waterloo Station this summer.

Howard Panter (yes, him again!) for The Ambassador Theatre Group and Bill Kenwright (when he's not running a football team) present Monty Python's Spamalot A new musical lovingly ripped off from Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Final casting is announced as rehearsals begin for Damian Cruden's Olivier award-winning production of The Railway Children which returns to Waterloo Station this summer.

As Damian Cruden's production of The Railway Children wins the Best Entertainment Award at the 2011 Laurence Olivier Awards, the producers announce that comedian and broadcaster Marcus Brigstocke will lead the cast as Station Master Perks in the revival of the critically acclaimed show which returns to Waterloo Station Theatre this summer.

Howard Panter for The Ambassador Theatre Group and Bill Kenwright present Monty Python's Spamalot- A new musical lovingly ripped off from Monty Python and the Holy Grail By Eric Idle and John Du Prez

Monty Python's Spamalot will play a special four-week season at the Alexandra Theatre Birmingham this Christmas, beginning on December 7th. Actor and television presenter Matthew Kelly will star as Arthur, King of the Britons.

Howard Panter for the Ambassador Theatre Group and Bill Kenwright present Monty Python's Spamalot.

Howard Panter for The Ambassador Theatre Group and Bill Kenwright present Monty Python's Spamalot: A new musical lovingly ripped off from Monty Python and the Holy Grail by Eric Idle and John Du Prez on their UK Tour from May 29th 2010.

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With just under a week to go, New Wimbledon Theatre is gearing up for banging some coconuts together and welcoming the Monty Python musical SPAMALOT to its stage as it launches its brand new UK tour from this weekend.

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Hayley Tamaddon has been announced to play the Lady of the Lake in Spamalot on tour.

Howard Panter for The Ambassador Theatre Group and Bill Kenwright present Monty Python's Spamalot: A new musical lovingly ripped off from Monty Python and the Holy Grail By Eric Idle and John Du Prez

Howard Panter for The Ambassador Theatre Group and Bill Kenwright present Monty Python's Spamalot: A new musical lovingly ripped off from Monty Python and the Holy Grail by Eric Idle and John Du Prez on their UK Tour from May 29th 2010.

Comedian to play opposite Jodie Prenger in the UK tour

The Menier Chocolate Factory will continue its tradition of stand-up comedy with performances from Phil Nichol and Charles Fleischer. Nichol and Fleischer follow in the footsteps of Bill Bailey, Marcus Brigstocke, Jason Byrne, Rhona Cameron, Patrick Kielty, Jeremy Lyon and Mark Thomas, who have all previously performed to packed houses at the Chocolate Factory.

The Menier Chocolate Factory will continue its tradition of stand-up comedy with performances from Phil Nichol and Charles Fleischer. Nichol and Fleischer follow in the footsteps of Bill Bailey, Marcus Brigstocke, Jason Byrne, Rhona Cameron, Patrick Kielty, Jeremy Lyon and Mark Thomas, who have all previously performed to packed houses at the Chocolate Factory.