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Not the Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy)

In 1979, Monty Python’s LIFE OF BRIAN turned the Biblical epic on its head. Now, the creators of SPAMALOT, Eric Idle & John Du Prez turn classical music on its ear! Prepare for NOT THE MESSIAH (He's a Very Naughty Boy), the comedic masterpiece that combines all of the unforgettable humor of the Python’s most celebrated film with the overblown grandeur of operatic solists, full symphony orchestra and chorus.

  • Full Length Musical
  • Comedy
  • 91 minutes

  • Target Audience: Teen (Age 14 - 18), Adult, Appropriate for all audiences

  • Performance Group:
  • High School/Secondary, College Theatre / Student, Community Theatre, Professional Theatre
NOT THE MESSIAH (He's a Very Naughty Boy) 
A Comic Oratorio by Eric Idle & John DuPrez
based on Monty Python's LIFE OF BRIAN

In 1979, Monty Python’s LIFE OF BRIAN turned the Biblical epic on its head. Now, the creators of SPAMALOT, Eric Idle & John Du Prez turn classical music on its ear! Prepare for NOT THE MESSIAH (He's a Very Naughty Boy), the comedic masterpiece that combines all of the unforgettable humor of the Python’s most celebrated film with the overblown grandeur of operatic solists, full symphony orchestra and chorus. 

Filmed live on October 23, 2009, the performance stars Eric Idle with special appearances by original Python troupe members, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, and Terry Gilliam.

  • Casting:
  • Casting Notes: 5 soloists and chorus

Name Price
Perusal Material Shipped immediately. This is optional.

1 x Piano Vocal Score
1 x Conductor's Score

$24.00
Digital Perusal Material Shipped immediately. This is optional. Order Now

1 x Script / Score
Once purchased a link will be emailed to you allowing the download to take place.

$10.00
Pre-Production Pack Shipped upon receipt of a signed License Agreement and full payment of all invoices. This is optional.

1 x Director's Score
1 x Piano/Vocal Book

$75.00
Rehearsal Material This must be hired as a condition of the License to produce this show.

10 x Piano-Vocal Scores
1 x Conductor's Score

ORCHESTRATION:
Contrabass
Electric Bass
Bassoon I
Bassoon II & Contrabassoon
Clarinet I
Clarinet II & Bass Clarinet
Drums
Flute I
Flute II & Piccolo
Guitar I
Guitar II
Horn I
Horn II
Horn III
Horn IV
Harp
Keyboard I
Keyboard II
Oboe I
Oboe II & English Horn
Percussion
Timpani
Trombone
Bass Trombone
Trumpet I
Trumpet II
Trumpet III
Cello
Viola
Violin I
Violin II
Bagpipe

$900.00