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[[Monty Python Madness]] is a performance of many famous [[Monty Python]] scenes as done by CTY students at Lancaster, Session 2.  During 05.2, Nikka and Inbar began the tradition by asking the staff to allow them to perform during a [[Quad Time]] of the last week of camp. They did, and it was relatively successful.  So, they decided to pass down the tradition via their homemade 16-ton weight, which was given to [[User:Jeff Sachs|Jeff Sachs]]; they also wanted to pass down a [[duct tape]] parrot (named Bob by Inbar), but it was lost. This position is now known as [[Head Monk]]
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[[Monty Python Madness]] is a performance of many famous [[Monty Python]] sketches as done by CTY students at [[Lancaster]] session 2 during [[Quad Time]] on Last Tuesday. It is organized by the [[Head Monk]], along with all other Monty Python related activities.
  
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In 06.2, the tradition was continued, and a [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:Ducttapeparrot.jpg new parrot] was made (as well as a duct tape gun for <i>Self Defense Against Fresh Fruit</i>). Both the gun and the 16 Ton Weight were subsequently passed down to Kathy Ingram by Jeff. They have been temporarily adopted by Michelle Rush, their loving foster parent, because the airport security guards would not let Kathy Ingram take them on the plane to Iowa. However, Michelle disappeared and neither the weight nor the gun returned to 07.2. The new parrot was passed to Kathy Ingram by Sean Zimmermann, and was renamed Mr. Jones in honor of Sean's former science teacher (who told Sean about CTY).
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[[Image:Parrot.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Mr. Jones]]
  
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Sean's science teacher, Mr. Jones, died on September 3, 2006.
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==History==
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===Origins===
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In 2005, two CTYers Nikka and Inbar requested that the staff allow them to perform Monty Python sketches during the last Tuesday quad time. Consent was granted, and their performance was successful. They passed on some of their props, creating the position of [[Head Monk]], who has the responsibility to keep the tradition going.
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===Loss of the Gun===
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After the 2006 session, newly appointed Head Monk Kathy Ingram found that airport security would not let her take the duct tape props on her plane home. Thus, Michelle Rush took the props. Unfortunately, Michelle disappeared and neither the weight nor the gun returned in 2007. Thus, sadly, "Self Defense Against Fresh Fruit" was not performed at 07.2 and was instead replaced by "Bookshop" from Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl. The props were re-created and the skit came back the following year.
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===Staff Assistance===
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In 2007, the RAs in attendance provided the performers with an actual microphone. Unfortunately, there was only one, so its benefits were limited. The following year, there were 5 microphones provided, making the performance finally audible.
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===Hiatus and Return===
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Monty Python Madness never occurred, for some reason, in 2009. However, the tradition did not die and returned in 2010, at least semi-successfully.
  
 
==Sketches==
 
==Sketches==
  
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Traditional (as much as they can be in two years) sketches for Monty Python Madness include:
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Traditional (as much as they can be in four years) sketches for Monty Python Madness include:
  
 
* "Wink, Wink (Nudge, Nudge)"
 
* "Wink, Wink (Nudge, Nudge)"
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* "Self Defense Against Fresh Fruit" (starring, for the first time, the 16 Ton Weight!!!!!!!)
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* "Self Defense Against Fresh Fruit" (retired as of 07.2, replaced by "Bookshop" and then reborn in 08.2)
 
* "The Spanish Inquisition"
 
* "The Spanish Inquisition"
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* "Argument Clinic"
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* "Argument Clinic" (Not performed 07.2; replaced with "Vocational Guidance Counselor" which was not performed in 08.2)
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* "Dead Parrot" (starring the Duct Tape Parrot)
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* "Dead Parrot" (starring the New Duct Tape Parrot)
  
 
==Songs==
 
==Songs==
  
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The show ends with a sing-along (time permitting). Songs that cannot be sung during quad time (either due to time constraints of 'other' reasons) and usually sung at the Passing of the [[Duck]]. Songs include:
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The show ends with a sing-along (time permitting). Songs that cannot be sung during Quad Time (either due to time constraints of "other" reasons) are usually sung at the Passing of the [[Duck]]. Songs include:
  
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* "Lumberjack":
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* "Lumberjack Song"
 
* "Philosophers' Drinking Song"
 
* "Philosophers' Drinking Song"
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* "Every Sperm Is Sacred" (from <i>Meaning of Life</i>):
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* "Every Sperm Is Sacred" (from ''Meaning of Life'')
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* "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" (from <i>Life of Brian</i>)
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* "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" (from ''Life of Brian'')
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* "Galaxy Song"
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==Cast List==
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===07.2===
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'''In Show Order:'''
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"Wink, Wink (Nudge, Nudge)"
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* Man (Eric Idle): [[User:Jeff Sachs|Jeff Sachs]]
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* Squire (Terry Jones): [[User:dtree1992|Daniel Tracht]]
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"Vocational Guidance Counselor"
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* Mr. Anchovy (Michael Palin): [[User:FJØRKËN|Ben Horkley]]
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* Counselor (John Cleese): Julia "Juice" Revzin
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"Bookshop"
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* Proprietor (John Cleese): [[User:Izzlefree|Siri Maley]]
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* Customer (Graham Chapman): [[User: Little Pickle Awww|Rebecca "Chris" Kotsonis]]
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"Silly Job Interview"
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* Interviewer (John Cleese): [[User:FJØRKËN|Ben Horkley]]
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* Applicant (Graham Chapman): Emma Phillips
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* First Number Holder (8/9): [[User: Little Pickle Awww|Rebecca "Chris" Kotsonis]]
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* Second Number Holder (7/10): Maddy Jennewein
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* Third Number Holder (9): Logan Phillips
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* Fourth Number Holder (8): [[User:dtree1992|Daniel Tracht]]
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"Dead Parrot"
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* Shopkeeper (Michael Palin): Kathy Ingram
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* Customer (John Cleese): [[User:Ducttapeparrot|Logan Phillips]]
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* Parrot: Mr. Jones
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Song: "Galaxy Song"
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* Led by Charles Martin
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===08.2===
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"Wink, Wink (Nudge, Nudge)"
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* Man (Eric Idle): [[User:dtree1992|Daniel Tracht]]
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* Squire (Terry Jones): [[User:D short|Declan Kennedy]]
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"Spanish Inquisition"
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* Man (Graham Chapman): Owen
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* Woman (Carol Cleveland): Emily Grablutz
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* Cardinal Ximenez (Michael Palin): [[User:Julie| Julie Leghorn]]
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* Cardinal Biggles (Terry Jones): Reed Morgan
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* Cardinal Fang (Terry Gilliam): Christian McConville
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"Dead Parrot"
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* Shopkeeper (Michael Palin): Sarah Hackney
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* Customer (John Cleese): [[User:Ducttapeparrot|Logan Phillips]]
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* Parrot: Mr. Jones
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"Fish License"
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* Praline (John Cleese): [[User:FJØRKËN|Ben Horkley]]
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* Eric (Michael Palin): [[User:dtree1992|Daniel Tracht]]
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"Crunchy Frog"
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* Mr. Milton (Terry Jones): [[User:Apress51 | Alex Pressman]]
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* Praline (John Cleese): David Morgens
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* Superintendent Parrot (Graham Chapman): Disappeared before the show
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"Dirty Hungarian Phrasebook"
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* Hungarian (John Cleese): Peter Berexa
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* Tobaccanist (Terry Jones): Austin
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"Self Defense Against Fresh Fruit"
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* Instructor (John Cleese): [[User:Ducttapeparrot|Logan Phillips]]
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* Student 1 (Graham Chapman): [[User:FJØRKËN|Ben Horkley]]
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* Student 2 (Michael Palin): Kuv
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* Student 3 (Terry Jones): Juliana Biro
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* Student 4 (Eric Idle): Ramsey Opp
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Song: "Lumberjack Song"
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* Led by [[User:FJØRKËN|Ben Horkley]]
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===10.2===
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(Note: Two sketches, namely Man Who Makes People Laugh Uncontrollably and Apology, were cut due to time constraints. Oh well.)<br />
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"Argument Clinic"
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* Man: [[User:Knight7770|Alex Kohanski]]
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* Receptionist: Alana Friedman
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* Mr Barnard: Sam Barback
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* Mr Vibrating: Ramsey Opp
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"Silly Job Interview"
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* Interviewer: Ramsey Opp
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* Stig: [[User:Knight7770|Alex Kohanski]]
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"Dead Parrot"
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* Shopkeeper: Lilly Clew
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* Praline: [[User:Knight7770|Alex Kohanski]]
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"Crunchy Frog"
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* Inspector Praline: [[User:rocklobster|Ariel Rock]]
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* Milton: Emily Grablutz
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* Parrot: Charlene Vance
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"Self Defence Against Fresh Fruit"
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* RSM: [[User:Knight7770|Alex Kohanski]]
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* 1st Man: Kris Seavers
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* 2nd Man: Kleo Greenwood
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* 3rd Man: Alison Shay
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* 4th Man: Eloise Gayer
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Song: "Lumberjack Song"
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* Led by Ramsey Opp
  
 
==External Links==
 
==External Links==

Latest revision as of 20:46, 15 August 2015

Monty Python Madness is a performance of many famous Monty Python sketches as done by CTY students at Lancaster session 2 during Quad Time on Last Tuesday. It is organized by the Head Monk, along with all other Monty Python related activities.

Mr. Jones

History

Origins

In 2005, two CTYers Nikka and Inbar requested that the staff allow them to perform Monty Python sketches during the last Tuesday quad time. Consent was granted, and their performance was successful. They passed on some of their props, creating the position of Head Monk, who has the responsibility to keep the tradition going.

Loss of the Gun

After the 2006 session, newly appointed Head Monk Kathy Ingram found that airport security would not let her take the duct tape props on her plane home. Thus, Michelle Rush took the props. Unfortunately, Michelle disappeared and neither the weight nor the gun returned in 2007. Thus, sadly, "Self Defense Against Fresh Fruit" was not performed at 07.2 and was instead replaced by "Bookshop" from Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl. The props were re-created and the skit came back the following year.

Staff Assistance

In 2007, the RAs in attendance provided the performers with an actual microphone. Unfortunately, there was only one, so its benefits were limited. The following year, there were 5 microphones provided, making the performance finally audible.

Hiatus and Return

Monty Python Madness never occurred, for some reason, in 2009. However, the tradition did not die and returned in 2010, at least semi-successfully.

Sketches

Traditional (as much as they can be in four years) sketches for Monty Python Madness include:

  • "Wink, Wink (Nudge, Nudge)"
  • "Self Defense Against Fresh Fruit" (retired as of 07.2, replaced by "Bookshop" and then reborn in 08.2)
  • "The Spanish Inquisition"
  • "Argument Clinic" (Not performed 07.2; replaced with "Vocational Guidance Counselor" which was not performed in 08.2)
  • "Dead Parrot" (starring the New Duct Tape Parrot)

Songs

The show ends with a sing-along (time permitting). Songs that cannot be sung during Quad Time (either due to time constraints of "other" reasons) are usually sung at the Passing of the Duck. Songs include:

  • "Lumberjack Song"
  • "Philosophers' Drinking Song"
  • "Every Sperm Is Sacred" (from Meaning of Life)
  • "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" (from Life of Brian)
  • "Galaxy Song"

Cast List

07.2

In Show Order:

"Wink, Wink (Nudge, Nudge)"

"Vocational Guidance Counselor"

  • Mr. Anchovy (Michael Palin): Ben Horkley
  • Counselor (John Cleese): Julia "Juice" Revzin

"Bookshop"

"Silly Job Interview"

  • Interviewer (John Cleese): Ben Horkley
  • Applicant (Graham Chapman): Emma Phillips
  • First Number Holder (8/9): Rebecca "Chris" Kotsonis
  • Second Number Holder (7/10): Maddy Jennewein
  • Third Number Holder (9): Logan Phillips
  • Fourth Number Holder (8): Daniel Tracht

"Dead Parrot"

  • Shopkeeper (Michael Palin): Kathy Ingram
  • Customer (John Cleese): Logan Phillips
  • Parrot: Mr. Jones

Song: "Galaxy Song"

  • Led by Charles Martin

08.2

"Wink, Wink (Nudge, Nudge)"

"Spanish Inquisition"

  • Man (Graham Chapman): Owen
  • Woman (Carol Cleveland): Emily Grablutz
  • Cardinal Ximenez (Michael Palin): Julie Leghorn
  • Cardinal Biggles (Terry Jones): Reed Morgan
  • Cardinal Fang (Terry Gilliam): Christian McConville

"Dead Parrot"

  • Shopkeeper (Michael Palin): Sarah Hackney
  • Customer (John Cleese): Logan Phillips
  • Parrot: Mr. Jones

"Fish License"

"Crunchy Frog"

  • Mr. Milton (Terry Jones): Alex Pressman
  • Praline (John Cleese): David Morgens
  • Superintendent Parrot (Graham Chapman): Disappeared before the show

"Dirty Hungarian Phrasebook"

  • Hungarian (John Cleese): Peter Berexa
  • Tobaccanist (Terry Jones): Austin

"Self Defense Against Fresh Fruit"

  • Instructor (John Cleese): Logan Phillips
  • Student 1 (Graham Chapman): Ben Horkley
  • Student 2 (Michael Palin): Kuv
  • Student 3 (Terry Jones): Juliana Biro
  • Student 4 (Eric Idle): Ramsey Opp

Song: "Lumberjack Song"

10.2

(Note: Two sketches, namely Man Who Makes People Laugh Uncontrollably and Apology, were cut due to time constraints. Oh well.)
"Argument Clinic"

  • Man: Alex Kohanski
  • Receptionist: Alana Friedman
  • Mr Barnard: Sam Barback
  • Mr Vibrating: Ramsey Opp

"Silly Job Interview"

"Dead Parrot"

"Crunchy Frog"

  • Inspector Praline: Ariel Rock
  • Milton: Emily Grablutz
  • Parrot: Charlene Vance

"Self Defence Against Fresh Fruit"

  • RSM: Alex Kohanski
  • 1st Man: Kris Seavers
  • 2nd Man: Kleo Greenwood
  • 3rd Man: Alison Shay
  • 4th Man: Eloise Gayer

Song: "Lumberjack Song"

  • Led by Ramsey Opp

External Links

Script for Holy Grail available at Monty Python's Completely Useless Web Site

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