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Eric Idle's Hilarious 'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life' Lands in Edinburgh!
Overview
Experience Eric Idle: Always Look On the Bright Side of Life LIVE! in Edinburgh. Eric Idle, a pivotal member of the iconic Monty Python comedy troupe, brings his unique brand of humor to the Edinburgh Playhouse. Best known for co-creating Spamalot, the hit musical inspired by 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail', and penning the globally recognized song 'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life', Idle has left an indelible mark on comedy. The Edinburgh Playhouse, a historic venue in the heart of Edinburgh, boasts a capacity of over 3,000, making it one of the UK's largest theaters. Edinburgh itself is a city renowned for its rich history, vibrant arts scene, and annual Fringe Festival, adding to the excitement surrounding this event. Expect an evening filled with laughter, memorable stories, and classic comedic moments. Comedy, Comedy, Arts & Theatre. 
Highlights
A Python Legend Live: See Eric Idle, founding member of Monty Python, live on stage!
Spamalot Creator: The creative mind behind the hit musical 'Spamalot' performs live.
Iconic Venue: Experience the show at the historic Edinburgh Playhouse, one of the UK's largest theaters.
The Bright Side Live: Hear the globally recognized song 'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life' performed live.
Sentiment Analysis
Overall sentiment is highly positive, with attendees expressing excitement for Eric Idle's performance and the nostalgic humor. While some desire more new material, most anticipate a thoroughly enjoyable evening at a well-regarded venue.
Fans appreciate Eric Idle's wit and comedic timing.
Many attendees enjoy the nostalgic feel of revisiting Monty Python's classics.
The Edinburgh Playhouse is praised for its grand atmosphere.
Past performances have been described as thoroughly entertaining and uplifting.
Some found the show to be overly reliant on past material.
A few reviews mentioned that the venue can feel crowded due to its size.
Location
Meeting Point
Edinburgh Playhouse Edinburgh GB
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Sep
22
Monday
8:00 PM
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