My Hovercraft is Full of Eels!
presented by Henry Epp
Showtimes
Thu., Jul. 31 @ 5:30 p.m.
Sat., Aug. 2 @ 2:30 p.m.
Tue., Aug. 5 @ 7:00 p.m.
Thu., Aug. 7 @ 5:30 p.m.
Fri., Aug. 8 @ 8:30 p.m.
Show details
Venue: Intermedia Arts
Duration: 60 minutes
For ages 10+
Written by Monty Python
Genres: Musical theatre, Improv, Comedy
Warnings: Loud noises/gunshots
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WHY?
by Sherry Larson Follow this reviewer
Rating 2 kitties
Unless you have brilliant timing don't try doing classic comedy bits. If you wanted to do Monty Python, take it and do it in a new refreshing way. Make it your own. The animation wasn't Terry Gillium's and it was interesting. The band and singing were great. The cast couldn't make the material funny. I know the material by heart and the spark wasn't there.
Very funny!
by Kristi Lawless Follow this reviewer
Rating 4 kitties
I am a rabid Monty Python fan, and I had a great time at this show. Their arrangements of these funny Monty Python skits were super. Many of the reviews were critical because "it had already been done" by the original Monty Python crew. But if that was the criteria for putting on a show, then we would be missing out on a lot of great shows. This was fun. And the music was great too.
Experiment in fun fails to amuse
by Jeff Cawhorn Follow this reviewer
Rating 1 kitty
It's hard to imagine this was the best show at the Intermedia Arts this season. It was pretty weak tea. And they left off the funniest bit in the "Eric the half-a-bee skit. Nice try but no cigar.
Oh Monty....
by Roni Goldstein Follow this reviewer
Rating 4 kitties
I love Monty Python. I really liked these actors, they are very funny, talented and did it all very well. All in all it was a good show, but I wish they had done orignal work or at least an adaptation for the fringe.
Disappointing
by Susan R H Follow this reviewer
Rating 1 kitty
I really wanted to like this since I support teen shows and am a Python fan. But it is a word-for-word rehash of Monty Python skits: nothing new here. These kids are talented and deserve their own material.
Ne!
by Dean Hatton Follow this reviewer
Rating 3 kitties
It's Monty Python without "Full Frontal Nudity".
Know what i mean?, Nudge, Nudge, Wink, Wink.
Saaay Noooo Mooore!!!!
The Full Monty
by Robert Gardner Follow this reviewer
Rating 4 kitties
I had my doubts about a bunch of high school kids doing Monty Python skits, but, by God, they did them! And they did them well! And they made me laugh! And they showed me just how amazing and bizarre and zany those Brits were! And so were these kids! Bravo!
Enjoyable
by Kevin McLaughlin Follow this reviewer
Rating 3 kitties
It's fun to see young people performing old comedy and having such a good time doing it... the uniformly charismatic cast delivers a performance energetic and buoyant enough to smooth over any rough spots. Lots of talent hereâI'd definitely like to see more from this troupe in the future.
Ringing the Liberty Bell March
by Dave Romm Follow this reviewer
Rating 4 kitties
High School kids do some of my favorite Monty Python bits, with original animations. While uneven, I got caught up in it and laughed and clapped rhythmically with family members. The live band rounds them up to four stars. A Shockwave Radio Theater Review.
this is the bright side of life
by nathan keepers Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
awesome. these guys should be proud of themselves. it's great to see this material again. it stands up after all these years. you might not think it will, but the cast and director rock it. go see it, go see it. if not for a good time and a great many laughs, then to support these kids making theatre. that's what's most important now. support the next generation of performers, writers, directors, creators. they're highly talented and if any them are thinking of a career in the theatre they shouldn't hesitate for a second. go and have fun.
Talented but Frustrating
by phillip low Follow this reviewer
Rating 3 kitties
This is a nostalgia act, so you already know pretty much right away if you're in the audience for it. I went it suspecting that I was going to hate it, but actually found myself being kind of charmed by the whole endeavor. The nature of the project means that the most they can achieve is to be an acceptably amusing imitation, and they are -- but there's enough talent and enthusiasm on display here that I feel cheated of the opportunity to see them do something original. Full review available at the Twin Cities Daily Planet.
