Monty Python members (L-R) Michael Palin, Eric Idle, Terry Jones,Terry Gilliam and John Cleese hold Carol Cleveland at a photocall in central London. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor
Monty Python fans have been so quick to snap up tickets for the troupe's London reunion that the comedy legends have had to slot in four more shows.
John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin, who have not performed together since 1980, announced their surprise return to the stage last week, sparking huge excitement among fans.
The 14,500 tickets for their first live performance sold out in just 43.5 seconds, prompting promoters to add the extra shows.
The Pythons said they only planned to do one show at the O2 Arena in London on July 1, and Idle said the intention was "to see if we can fill it".
All five dates sold out within an hour.
