Newly-discovered stand-up comedy scripts from the medieval era show audiences have been enjoying 'Monty Python'-style sketches as far back as the 15th century, say experts. The scripts are unique ...

In recent months, the History Channel has been brightening its image with shows that are not only educational, but fun. The latest example is Terry Jones’ Medieval Lives, which opens with a couple of ...

These comedians had “the instinct to self-ironize, to use crude bodily humor, to use slapstick and situational comedy, and the willingness to make the audience the butt of the joke.” Yet if Wade’s new ...

To call “Monty Python’s Spamalot” a “cult favorite” doesn’t go far enough. So says Adam Grabau, who stars in the touring production of the musical comedy that opens tonight at the Fox Performing Arts ...

As a historian introduces Monty Python’s Spamalot, you’ll hear a rousing number in which singers wearing colorful folk costumes “schlap” each other with “fisch” and welcome you to Finland. No, no, no, ...