Comedy legend John Cleese, 83, heads to Australia for new tour about mortality and the afterlife
British comedy legend John Cleese has announced he will be heading to Down Under in July for his final tour.
The Fawlty Tower star’s latest show may leave audiences guessing just how funny it will be, as the title, An Evening With The Late John Cleese, suggests that some of the topics could be quite bleak.
However, at age 83, Cleese has seriously questioned what comes after life, and this new show will see him discuss death and the afterlife with audiences.
He will also be joined by his daughter Camilla Cleese as he tells stories from his illustrious comedy and acting career, which spans more than 50 years.
The show’s organizers, Bohm Presenters, have described it as a chance for fans to get “up close and personal” with the Oscar-winning star.
British comedy legend John Cleese has announced he’s headed to Down Under for another tour
‘It will [Cleese] talk about his afterlife experiences and what the public can expect when they get there,” they said in a statement.
“At 83 years old, John’s boundless energy and inimitable sense of humor is sure to leave audiences split in half and thoroughly entertained.”
The founding member of Monty Python will perform eight dates across Australia in July and August.
The title of the tour, An Evening With The Late John Cleese, suggests that some topics can be quite bleak
Dates include Princess Theater Launceston on July 24, Wrest Point Entertainment Center Hobart on July 26, Geelong Costa Hall on July 29, Arts Center Melbourne on July 31, Queensland Performing Arts Center on August 2, The Concourse Sydney on August 5, Canberra Theater Center on August 8 and Civic Theater Newcastle on August 11.
In 2020, John hinted at the tour in an interview with the The Sydney Morning Heraldcalled it a “private project” at the time.
He explained that he wants people to open up to the idea of an afterlife, but in a scientific way.
The founding member of Monty Python will perform eight dates across Australia in July and August
“My private project, which I haven’t told anyone about, is that I think there is life after death,” he told the publication.
“I don’t know anything in detail, but I’ve seen enough evidence that something happens, especially for some people, after they die.
‘I would like to make a TV series in which I try to open people up to the idea of life after death. Nothing to do with religion at all, purely with science, because I think that if people feel that something happens after death, then life itself gives more meaning.’
Cleese is joined by his daughter Camilla Cleese as he tells stories from his illustrious comedy and acting career, which has spanned more than 50 years. Taking a picture together