Live Comedy

Eric Idle: Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life, Live!

Eric Idle will be performing in the UK in September 2025.

In this one man musical, Eric, accompanied by The Virtual Band, a sort of Infinite Monkees Cage band, bids a fond farewell to old friends like George Harrison, Robin Williams and Neil Innes with rare footage from and a salute to The Rutles.

A rare survivor of pancreatic cancer, he sings, ironically, "this may be the last time you see me" in an evening of rude songs, some singalongs, inappropriate remarks, reminiscences of fame, fortune, rare footage, and surprise guests.

Eric Idle, star of stage, screen and crossword puzzle, has often been compared to Noel Coward. But never favourably. A legend in his own lunchtime, he reveals how he accidentally fell into comedy in 1963 and has been unable to climb out ever since.

September 2025 dates

Wednesday 10th: Birmingham, Symphony Hall

Friday 12th: Brighton, Brighton Centre

Sunday 14th: Liverpool, Empire Theatre

Thursday 18th: Manchester, Bridgewater Hall

Saturday 20th: Glasgow, Armadillo

Monday 22nd: Edinburgh, Playhouse

Wednesday 24th: Bournemouth, IC

Saturday 27th: London, Royal Albert Hall