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If you're not all that familiar with Monty Python this may have been a stretch for you. There were several references to their other film The Life of Brian (what Monty Python show would have been complete without Always Look on the Bright Side of Life?) as well as many to their sketch comedy, including the Dead Parrot Sketch and the Ministry of Silly Walks. But if you've watched at least some other work by them, you probably picked up most of the references.
Everything about this production was grandiose- the Auditorium Theatre venue, the costumes, the set, the effects, but then again, Monty Python itself is grandiose and its hilarity lies in that.
My favorite part of the whole show was definitely the French guard's taunts- I had heard they were regionalized but they picked on Blagojevich...I was in stitches. Also, the killer rabbit. So adorable, I just had to buy one of the puppets available at the merchandise booth.
All in all, this was an excellent show, but if you're unfamiliar with Monty Python or not particularly keen on British humor, definitely one to skip.
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