Monty Python’s Spamalot arrives at Planet Royale in Northbridge later this month. It’s the latest musical to be staged by Drew Anthony Creative who’ve previously been behind successful productions of A Chorus Line, Grease, Chicago, 42nd Street and many others.
The team have just returned to Perth after successful seasons of Saturday Night Fever in Melbourne, and The Diary of Anne Frank which played in both Melbourne and Sydney.
Director and Producer Drew Anthony said he was excited to be brining the Monty Python musical to Perth audiences.
“I’m excited to bring Monty Python’s Spamalot to Perth audiences as my first production in Perth for 2026.” Anthony said.
“The show is a hilarious retelling of the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table and
a rollicking celebration of all things Monty Python bursting with entertaining songs, absurd humour and
zany characters.
“This production features beautiful show girls, village idiots, cows, killer rabbits and French People and in a ‘Spamalot world-first’ the infamous Black Knight ‘will have all four limbs removed at every performance’.” he promised.
Anthony has an impressive resume as a performer, choreographer and director. Early in his career he performed with the Queensland Ballet and the Australian Youth Ballet before going on to work on a range of shows including Hot Shoe Shuffle, Cats, and Me and My Girl.
As a resident choreographer he’s worked on national tours of Singin’ in the Rain, 42nd Street, Hairspray, Jolson, and many more. He’s also worked with Rachel Beck, Olivia Newton-John, Carlotta and many other famous names.
Spamalot, or to use its full title, Monty Python’s Spamalot: A New Musical (Lovingly) Ripped Off from the Motion Picture Monty Python and the Holy Grail, first made its debut in Chicago in 2004.
Based on the popular film by the Monty Python troupe it features music written by John Du Prez and Eric Idle, and lyrics and a book by Idle. It won Best Musical at the 2005 Tony Awards.
Many famous names were featured in the original Broadway and West End productions. The production featured Tim Curry as King Arthur, Sara Ramirez played The Lady of the Lake in the original Broadway production, and Hannah Waddingham took over the part for the London run. David Hyde Pierce, Hank Azaria and Christian Borle were also in the inaugural cast.
Tickets to the Perth season are on sale now.
