About Eric Idle's What About Dick?

Explore:

• About
• Making / Production
• Actors
• Trivia / Interesting Facts
• Awards
• Quotes
• Music
• Soundtrack

About

Eric Idle's "What About Dick?" is a musical comedy show that was performed live and later released as a film in 2012. The show was written by Monty Python member Eric Idle and is a comedic take on the works of famous playwright, Richard Curtis.

The plot revolves around a radio play being performed by a group of actors in London. The play, titled "What About Dick?", is a raucous and hilarious tale filled with absurd characters and witty dialogue. As the radio play unfolds, the actors themselves become involved in their own comedic drama backstage.

Making / Production

The show was initially performed live at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles in 2007. It was later recorded and released as a film in 2012. The film was directed by Aubrey Powell and produced by Jackie Giroux and Johnny Depp. It features a star-studded cast of comedic actors.

Actors

• Eric Idle - Played the role of Cedric
• Tim Curry - Played the role of Sir Bernard Woolley
• Eddie Izzard - Played the role of Dickie
• Tracey Ullman - Played the role of Harriet
• Billy Connolly - Played the role of The Right Reverend Whoopsie
• Jane Leeves - Played the role of Lady Fairfax
• Sophie Winkleman - Played the role of Queen Victoria

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show was initially performed as a benefit for Amnesty International.
• Eric Idle wrote the script as a tribute to British comedy writers and performers.
• Johnny Depp makes a cameo appearance in the film as a detective.
• The film was shot in front of a live audience.
• Eric Idle's fellow Monty Python members Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam also make cameo appearances in the film.

Awards

No major awards were won by Eric Idle's "What About Dick?", but it received positive reviews for its comedic performances and musical numbers.

Quotes

• "I've seen better soliloquies in my sponge cake." - Cedric
• "Love may be blind, but I do believe it has an 'I' in it." - Sir Bernard Woolley
• "Don't be ridiculous! I haven't got a pair of sisal underpants!" - Dickie

Music

The show features several original musical numbers written by Eric Idle himself. The songs are catchy and humorous, enhancing the comedic elements of the show.

Soundtrack

• "What About Dick?" - Performed by Eric Idle
• "Love Is in the Air" - Performed by Tim Curry
• "Funny, Isn't It?" - Performed by Eddie Izzard
• "Queen of England" - Performed by Sophie Winkleman
• "It's a Wonderful Life" - Performed by Tracey Ullman