With unique and intimate access and showing
unexpected tenderness, this is a documentary about legacy, laughter, and the
dignity of bowing out… however reluctantly.
1 85-year-old Man, 2 Original Body Parts, 5
Countries, 16 Cities, 23 shows, 6 weeks.
Will he make it home … or is this the end of
the road?
One of the most recognisable figures in British comedy, John Cleese’s
career spans six decades – from his early days with the Cambridge Footlights to
co-founding Monty Python, co-creating Fawlty Towers, and writing and starring
in the Oscar-nominated “A Fish Called Wanda”. His unique brand of black humour
has made him a global icon and intergalactic treasure.
At the age of eighty five, John Cleese sets off on what might be his
final European tour – five countries, sixteen cities, twenty-three shows, and
retaining just two original body parts. “John Cleese Packs It In” is a wry,
behind-the-scenes portrait of a comedy legend on the road, battling various
ailments, chaotic travel, and his own stubborn refusal to stop.
Spanning six weeks on the road, the film captures Cleese unfiltered and
on the move – riffing on life, fame, and the absurdity of getting old in front
of thousands of fans. As he reflects on a stage career that began in 1963, the
question lingers: is this the end of the road?
1hr 20mins, cert 12A
Tickets:
£12, Friends £11, Student £10