Eric Idle, a star of Monty Python, revealed on social media that he continues to work at the age of 80 due to financial difficulties. He described the financial situation of Monty Python as a “disaster.”
Eric Idle told fans on social media that Monty Python was a financial “disaster”.
Sir Robin, the not-quite-so-brave-as-Sir-Lancelot comedian from Monty Python And The Holy Grail, disclosed that he sold his home last year. On X, formerly Twitter, Idle remarked: “I don’t understand why people always assume we’re wealthy. Python has been a disaster. I never imagined that at this stage in life, our income streams would dwindle so drastically.” He mentioned that the Monty Python team “retain ownership of everything we’ve ever created in Python” and hinted that historical management issues might be responsible for his current situation.
When asked about the possibility of a Netflix documentary, he expressed strong disinterest, using an expletive to describe both the film genre and the streaming service. However, he concluded, “I don’t mind not being rich. I’d rather be funny.” Alongside Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin, Idle co-founded the comedy group in 1969. After the success of their sketch comedy television series, they produced five films between 1971 and 1983.
In 2004, Idle brought the medieval musical Spamalot to the stage, which garnered a Tony Award for Best Musical during its Broadway run. Despite its success, Idle remarked that the show “generated significant profits two decades ago.”
In 2013, a producer involved in the 1975 film Monty Python And The Holy Grail won a legal battle in the High Court to receive royalties from the comedy team, related to the musical’s earnings.
Idle also featured in Shrek The Third and took part in Monty Python Live (Mostly) in 2014, alongside fellow troupe members.
The final performance was broadcast globally in cinemas on July 20th of that year. Despite lucrative offers for a world tour, the group declined, with Idle citing, “As you age, you become more inclined to stay home rather than chase after money.”
The inaugural show sold out in a mere 43.5 seconds, with tickets priced between £27.50 and £95. However, many were resold at inflated rates on online marketplaces.
In his recent update on X, Idle, now residing in Los Angeles, expressed gratitude to fans for their supportive messages and reassured them of his well-being.
Acknowledging their encouragement, he affirmed his engagement in writing, his passion since 1963, and the creation of a new show, a pursuit that feels entirely natural to him. Reflecting on his journey, Idle credited his invaluable mentors for shaping his path.
In September 2022, Idle disclosed his triumph over pancreatic cancer following an early diagnosis, and later appeared on the celebrity singing competition, The Masked Singer, in the US.
Meanwhile, several other members of the troupe are actively pursuing their artistic endeavors. Recently, John Cleese announced the development of a new stage adaptation based on the beloved 1970s sitcom, Fawlty Towers, scheduled to debut on May 4th.
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