Not Dead Yet! – John Cleese and the Holy Grail at 50

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate 50 years of Monty Python and the Holy Grail with the one and only John Cleese, on Sunday, September 14, at San Jose Civic! This once-in-a-lifetime event features a special screening of the beloved cult classic, followed by an uproarious conversation and audience Q&A with Mr. Cleese, where he’ll share behind-the-scenes stories, wit, and wisdom—assuming he remembers any of it. A limited number of VIP tickets will be available, which — along with the best seats in the house—include an exclusive collectible tour poster and a post-show photo opportunity with the legend himself! Also available are premium tickets, which include the second-best seats as well as the exclusive collectible tour poster. Tickets go on sale via Ticketmaster, Friday, March 17, at 10AM.

Gather your fellow knights, dust off your coconuts, and prepare for an evening of irreverent humor and unparalleled comedy history. Secure your tickets now—before Cleese really is dead! ***Coconuts not included in ticket price.

About John Cleese

What can be said about John Cleese, the man that co-founded Monty Python, helped usher in a new era of comedy with his work on the genre-defining sketch comedy series "Monty Python’s Flying Circus" and co-wrote and co-starred in "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" — a film that still consistently tops lists of the funniest films of all-time half-a-century after its initial release? Well, quite a lot, actually!

Cleese continued his legacy to impress audiences across the globe by writing and starring in the celebrated film "A Fish Called Wanda" as well as the legendary BBC series "Fawlty Towers." In addition to fan-favorite roles in the James Bond, Harry Potter and Shrek franchises, Cleese's film credits include "Silverado," "The Out-of-Towners," "Rat Race" and "Kenneth Branagh’s Frankenstein." On the small screen, John Cleese is also known for his work on programs such as "Cheers," "3rd Rock from the Sun," "Will & Grace," and the Emmy®-nominated TLC documentary "The Human Face with John Cleese."

John Cleese also co-authored two best-selling books on psychology – "Families and How to Survive Them" and "Life and How to Survive It" – and served briefly as Minister of Defense in the John Major Cabinet. His autobiography, "So, Anyway…" was described by the Daily Mail as “self-obsessed”, and he most recently penned the popular “Creativity: A Short and Cheerful Guide”. In his twilight years, John passes his time writing film scripts, giving speeches to business audiences, doing seminars on creativity, teaching at Cornell, paying alimony, and doting on three huge cats and a fish.