The Twitter reaction is in: "Monty Python Live" is, you know, a goer. Nudge, nudge.
The men of Monty Python's "Septuagenarian Reunion Tour" were a smash hit Tuesday night at the O2 Arena, the first of a 10-show run over two weeks at the London venue.
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Glad to report that #montypythonlive was excellent. They're still some of the funniest men who ever drew breath.
— Bendor Grosvenor (@arthistorynews) July 1, 2014
I have no real words to describe how I feel now, but this was important. #montypythonlive
— Jan Lehnardt (@janl) July 1, 2014
British Comedy blog Chortle was more measured in its review, complaining that some of the all-too-familiar sketches "fell flat" and called the performances "patchy." But a nod's as good as a wink to a blind bat, and they praised what innovations were there:
"Yet by offering new twists of presentation, they sometimes make something new -- the creative, choreographic work-around for the fact that John Cleese can no longer do the silly walks, for example, was a hit.
That's social media for you -- always looking on the bright side of life.
Witnessed legends in action. #montypythonlive pic.twitter.com/579M9uHeHD
— Russell Kane (@russell_kane) July 1, 2014
The time has arrived!! #montypythonlive pic.twitter.com/ATeNXaCHl1
— The O2 (@TheO2) July 1, 2014
Also, Spam.
#MontyPythonLive Not the usual menu here.. @TheO2 pic.twitter.com/ovV9ek8tiB
— Kevin Hughes (@Popprince) July 1, 2014