Comedy genius Eric Idle is bringing his new show Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, Live! to Newcastle in November.
It's a nostalgic one-man comedy about Idle's love of comedy, music, life and what he calls "mock and roll", a "weird hybrid of comedy and music".
The actor, singer, playwright and musician has performed on stage, screen and behind-the-scenes as a writer, and is best known for Monty Python's Flying Circus.
He has been in show business since 1961 and received a BAFTA lifetime achievement award in 2009.
"Unfortunately I can't find the exit," Idle says.
"My role in life seems to be cheering people up."
