Eric Idle denies collaborating with John Cleese on Life of Brian stage show
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Eric Idle has denied any involvement in John Cleese’s reported forthcoming stage production of Monty Python's Life of Brian. “The stage show version of Monty Python’s Life of Brian will be launched in London in 2024, John Cleese has confirmed. Of course.” Idle appears to be referring to “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life,” the song that he wrote for the crucifixion scene in Life of Brian. Eric Idle and John Cleese Idle, on the other hand, has taken a more understanding approach in regard to modern sensibilities.