No Monty Python fan can afford to miss Wyong Musical Theatre Company’s (WMTC) Spamalot, set to open at the Grove Theatre on Friday, September 8, for a limited season.
Monty Python grew to international acclaim in the 70s.
Known for its irreverent satire and surreal humour, it grew a cult like following that would create a legacy for decades to come.
At the height of its popularity audiences could enjoy television shows, radio shows, live performances, books, films and albums.
In 2004, Monty Python member Eric Idle along with long-time collaborator John Du Prez brought to the stage a musical version of one of the troupe’s most beloved films – Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
They named the new musical Monty Python’s Spamalot and it has played worldwide to sell-out audiences.
When WMTC was looking for a director to bring the comedic musical to Central Coast audiences, they wanted someone who deeply understood the legacy of Monty Python while also standing for its company values.
“This is what made Daryl Kirkness the perfect fit for this production,” a spokesperson said.
“Daryl has been involved in many productions on the Central Coast over the last few decades.
“Most recently he directed Priscilla Queen of the Desert at Laycock Street Theatre last year.
“He is well known for being boldly original, paying homage and creating iconic productions that audiences will remember for years to come.”
Kirkness has assembled a top cast including some of the region’s best-loved performers, spearheaded by Marc Calwell as King Arthur, Jess Ferraro as the Lady of the Lake and Andrew McLennan as the steadfast and every-loyal Patsy.
Caldwell is a veteran of numerous musicals and plays for various theatre companies around the Coast.
He was most recently seen in the wildly divergent roles of Bernadette for Gosford Musical Society’s Priscilla Queen of the Desert and Atticus Finch in Wyong Drama Group’s To Kill a Mockingbird.
Ferraro recently shone as Drowsy in WMTC’s The Drowsy Chaperone and then in I love you, You’re Perfect, Now Change.
She was also in the recent Attic Theatre Company production of Sweeney, Todd
McLennan returns to the stage after a 34 year hiatus.
Monty Python’s Spamalot will play at Wyong Grove Theatre from September 8-23.
Tickets can be purchased at bit.ly/wmtcspamalot
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Wyong Musical Theatre Company