John Cleese and the Holy Grail

at Gillian Lynne Theatre
London Available from Mon 14 Dec to Mon 14 Dec

Inc. audience Q&A

Book John Cleese and the Holy Grail tickets & spend an evening with comedy legend John Cleese live in London

Gather your fellow knights and dust off the coconuts. Following a sold-out UK tour, John Cleese brings Monty Python and the Holy Grail to London's Gillian Lynne Theatre for a special screening, live conversation and audience Q&A.

  • Watch a special screening of the cult comedy classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail
  • See legendary Monty Python star John Cleese live on stage
  • Hear behind-the-scenes stories, wit and wisdom from Cleese himself
  • Get the chance to hear John Cleese answer questions from the audience
  • Catch this one-night-only event at London's Gillian Lynne Theatre
  • Enjoy an evening in aid of conservation charity Tusk

If you've ever wanted to hear the stories behind the knights, castles and famously low-budget horses, this is your chance. One classic comedy, one Python legend and one very unusual night in the West End.

John Cleese and the Holy Grail at Gillian Lynne Theatre in London

  • Date: 14th December 2026
  • Time: 7:30pm
  • Age Restrictions: Under 4s will not be admitted. Anyone aged 15 or under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+ and cannot sit alone in the auditorium
  • Duration: TBC, no interval
  • Venue: Gillian Lynne Theatre, 166 Drury Lane, London WC2B 5PW
  • Tickets Include: Screening of Monty Python and the Holy Grail followed by a live conversation and audience Q&A with John Cleese

Monty Python, behind-the-scenes stories & a live Q&A - included in your ticket!

The evening begins with a special screening of Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the 1975 comedy classic packed with knights, absurd quests and more creative uses for coconuts than anyone reasonably needed.

Once the credits roll, John Cleese takes to the stage for a live conversation and audience Q&A. Expect stories from behind the scenes alongside Cleese's unmistakable wit and, according to the organisers, wisdom - assuming he remembers any of it.

The film itself has quite the story. Made for just £282,035, Monty Python and the Holy Grail went on to make £4.25 million globally. When Hollywood studios refused to finance the film, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin and Genesis were among the rock bands that stepped in to help fund it.

Even then, the budget couldn't stretch to horses. Enter the coconuts, and comedy history was made.

Book John Cleese and the Holy Grail tickets today and spend one night with one of Britain's most recognisable comedy legends at Gillian Lynne Theatre in London.

Location

Gillian Lynne Theatre

166 Drury Lane,
London,
WC2B 5PW
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How to find us

Gillian Lynne Theatre is located at 166 Drury Lane, London WC2B 5PW. The main entrance is on Parker Street.

  • By car: Use postcode WC2B 5PW for your sat nav. The theatre is inside London's Congestion Charge Zone. Parking is available at the Covent Garden Car Park on Parker Mews, directly underneath the theatre. Blue Badge parking spaces are available nearby but are limited.
  • By train: Charing Cross is the nearest mainline railway station. From the station, allow around 10 minutes to walk to the theatre.
  • By Tube: Holborn and Covent Garden are the closest Underground stations. Tottenham Court Road is the nearest station offering step-free access and is approximately 800 metres from the theatre.
  • By bus: Bus routes 1, 59, 68, 134, 168, 171, 188, 243 and X68 operate in the surrounding area.
  • By foot: From Holborn, head down Kingsway before turning right onto Parker Street. Gillian Lynne Theatre is at the end of the street.
Facilities
  • Bars serving drinks and snacks
  • Accessible toilets
  • Standard toilets
  • Lift access
  • Stepfree access to selected Stalls seating
  • Dedicated wheelchair spaces
  • Wheelchair transfer seating
  • Assistance dogs welcome
  • Access hosts
  • Cloakroom
  • Merchandise facilities
More Info
Is Gillian Lynne Theatre wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Gillian Lynne Theatre has lift access to the Stalls and two dedicated wheelchair spaces in Row P, each with a companion seat. Transfer seating is also available. Wheelchairs using the theatre lift must be no larger than 73cm wide and 123cm long.

Does Gillian Lynne Theatre offer carer tickets? If so, how do I book a carer ticket?

LW Theatres operates an Access Scheme for customers with access requirements. Registered customers who provide the required documentation can access a complimentary personal companion ticket, subject to availability. Access tickets should be booked directly through LW Theatres.

Is there food and drink at Gillian Lynne Theatre?

Yes. Gillian Lynne Theatre has bars serving drinks and snacks. The Wintergarden Bar, Saloon Bar and VIP area all have step-free access via the lifts.

What age is John Cleese and the Holy Grail suitable for?

Children under 4, including babies in arms, will not be admitted. Anyone aged 15 or under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over and cannot sit alone within the auditorium.

What do John Cleese and the Holy Grail tickets include?

Tickets include the special screening of Monty Python and the Holy Grail, followed by a live conversation and audience Q&A with John Cleese at Gillian Lynne Theatre.

What happens at John Cleese and the Holy Grail?

The evening combines a special screening of Monty Python and the Holy Grail with a live conversation and audience Q&A featuring John Cleese, including behind-the-scenes stories about the film.

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