Doune Castle, or Monty Python's Castle Anthrax

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I Fart In Your General Direction!

Picking a favorite Monty Python scene is almost impossible! There are so many contenders for the top spot, whether you choose  the infamous Dead Parrot Sketch from the Flying Circus television series, or the Blessed are the Cheesemakers from the Life Of Brian, the Holy Grail is bound to supply enough material on it's own to keep any Monty Python Fan in a dilemma.

If you were to choose a location for a pythoesque pilgrimage no better location than Castle Anthrax could be chosen. Doune Castle, near Stirling in Scotland was the location for the famous stand off between King Arthur and a solitary Frenchman in The Search for the Holy Grail.

The picturesque and remote castle recieves over 25,000 visitors a year and a third of these are claimed to be visiting due to connections with the film and to shout from the battlements "I fart in your genral direction" in a vaguely french accent at those below.

Monty Python Day

In 2005 the first organised fan day was arranged at the castle where fans dressed up as characters from the film, took part in a coconut conga and played out other scenes and acts from the film. Tickets were strictly limited to 500 as the castle isn't too big but it has been a great success and tickets for the event sell out months in advance.

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Monty Python - Live

You can now experience the thrills, spills and outrageous comedy of Monty Python live on stage as the comedy tribute to Monty Python's Holy Grail is performed at London's Palace Theatre. Tim Curry, of Rocky Horror fame, was nominated for a prestigous Tony award for his perfomance of this role on Broadway, he will play the role of King Arthur until January. Shakespearian actor Simon Russell Beale, will take over the role in January, currently he is playing the lead in the Broadway show.
So with over a hundred dates already booked at the Palace Theatre, get your coconuts and grab a ticket for the show from Ticketmaster - Plenty still available, but best be organised and book in plenty of time.

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  • JaguarJulie Sep 20, 2010 @ 6:47 pm | delete
    Backatcha ... I Fart In Your General Direction!!
  • lens4Him Mar 18, 2008 @ 12:21 pm | delete
    You don't frighten us, English pig-dogs!
    I used to watch Monty Python in the 60s, it was required viewing.
  • photogold Oct 23, 2007 @ 2:51 pm | delete
    I fart in your general direction also . Apparently Carol Cleveland went to this year's Python event at the castle

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