Tue, Sep 30, 2003, 12:09 PM PT
LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) - Eric Idle's not a lumberjack, but that's okay. He's still welcome to put on women's clothing and hang around in bars.
In fact, almost anything goes for the former Monty Python troupe member on his latest comedic outing, the North American "Greedy Bastard Tour." The show includes Idle's favorite bits, skits and songs from Monty Python, through The Rutles to "The Rutles Isles," his latest comedy CD.
Spam-eaters, silly walkers, and Spanish inquisitors are all invited to an evening of songs, skits and skirts.
In a statement on Pythonline.com, Idle says, "... as long as there is an innocent nickel to be made from the gullible Python-starved public I shall be out there, dressed in silly frocks singing filthy lyrics."
He adds, "Yes, as Fall weaves it's gay magic it's time for ancient comedians to hit the road again, so watch out Python fans, I'm coming your way ... and don't think this time you can hide safely on your campuses because I shall track you down and force you to sing foul and downright nasty songs, as well as attempt to entertain you with comedy both new and old."
Accompanying him will be John Du Prez, Nigel Spasm, the Bruces, Sir Dirk McQuickly of The Rutles, Peter Crabbe, Jennifer Julian and some mystery guests.
Idle recently celebrated the 20th anniversary release of "Monty Python's The Meaning of Life" DVD which co-starred other troupe members Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones and Michael Palin
The silly Brit is also working on bringing the sketch comedy troupe's "The Holy Grail" to Broadway with director Mike Nichols under the tentative title "Spamelot."
The "Greedy Bastard Tour" kicks off appropriately in Rutland, Vermont on Oct. 3 and touches down in Los Angeles on Dec. 20. For tour dates and other inappropriate and irreverent information, visit: Pythonline.com.
