The legendary search for the Holy Grail is officially headed for Australia! After a spectacular season at Perth’s Planet Royale in May, Drew Anthony Creative has announced that the Tony Award®–winning Best Musical, MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT, will gallop into Melbourne and Sydney. The show will run for a limited engagement during September and October this year.
This riotous retelling of the adventures of King Arthur and his loyal Knights features a book and lyrics by Monty Python’s very own Eric Idle. The celebrated score is by Idle and John Du Prez.
The hilarious and clever production ruthlessly, and affectionately, parodies the staples of musical theatre, showcasing a truly unique blend of powerful Broadway-style vocals and tap-dancing knights. There’s even the occasional flying cow!
Since its 2005 Broadway debut, where it garnered 14 Tony Award nominations and secured three wins including Best Musical, MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT has established itself as a landmark of contemporary musical theatre.
Renowned for its anarchic comedic style and sharp absurdity, the production features a legendary score. Infectious classics include Find Your Grail, The Song That Goes Like This, and the iconic Always Look on the Bright Side of Life.
This highly anticipated run will commence at Melbourne’s Athenaeum Theatre before travelling to Sydney for performances at the Sydney Event Centre and the Sydney Coliseum Theatre.
Producer Drew Anthony said:
“After celebrating 20 years since the original production last year, it is a great honour to restore MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT’s place on Australian shores. Fans have longed for its return and new audiences can meet the Knights of the Round Table for the first time. I’m thrilled to bring this hilarious show to audiences at a time when we all need to look on the bright side of life!”
“Lovingly ripped off” from the 1975 cinematic masterpiece Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the award winning musical offers everything a theatregoer could desire. There are French taunters, killer rabbits, fish slapping, and the magnificent Lady of the Lake.
The arrival of this beloved classic promises an unforgettable theatrical experience for east coast audiences. Casting and further creative details are to be shared at a later date.
Tickets will go on sale to the general public for Melbourne on Friday 19 June and for Sydney on Monday 29 June via the Ticketmaster website.
MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT runs 16 September – 11 October at the Athenaeum Theatre, 188 Collins Street Melbourne Vic 3000.
It then runs at the Sydney Event Centre from 15 – 18 October, before transferring to Coliseum Theatre, Rooty Hill from 22 – 25 Oct 2026.
Audiences can sign up for the waitlist for both Melbourne and Sydney here.
Tickets for Melbourne will be available here.
Website: https://www.drewanthonycreative.com.au/spamalot-melbournesydney-2026
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This production is recommended for audiences 12 years +.
