It is Madam Butterfly - unfortunately the beginning of the skecth is missing or you would be able to tell. Although the singer (Ann Howard) in the sketch also did play Katisha to Eric Idle's Ko-Ko in one of the many incarnations of the ENO's Mikado
Eric Idle played Koko (the Lord High Executioner) in some National Theater production. Very 20's Art-Deco, he made up his own lyrics to the Little List song. It was excellent. Sadly can't find it on youtube.
It is Madam Butterfly - unfortunately the beginning of the skecth is missing or you would be able to tell. Although the singer (Ann Howard) in the sketch also did play Katisha to Eric Idle's Ko-Ko in one of the many incarnations of the ENO's Mikado
nikwak 4 months ago
I think this was Madame Butterfly, not the Mikado.
Monkeyballmania 5 months ago
Was that Katisha?
vonnycav 6 months ago
20 years ago now... wow.
Gubbywubby 1 year ago
One of the Sumos was a Wrestler,........ Eric great as usual
guynormas 1 year ago
love the random piper entrance
Emsta 2 years ago
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FIREWORKEVENTS 2 years ago
then get a fucking sense of humor, fireworkevents...and watch some Monty Python!
disgrl4 2 years ago 2
Eric Idle played Koko (the Lord High Executioner) in some National Theater production. Very 20's Art-Deco, he made up his own lyrics to the Little List song. It was excellent. Sadly can't find it on youtube.
urquhart2001 2 years ago 3
It was English National Opera
If you type in youtube, Eric Idle Mikado -
you will find it, but alas in sound only, still worth listening to!
dongbat777 2 years ago
@urquhart2001 yes you can. see the material on RUSpaaMovies
diddymuck 5 months ago
Oh wow-
Can you imagine going in expecting "The Mikado" and right in the middle of the show they burst into a full-fledged Python act?
:D :D :D
obiwanobiwan13 2 years ago
wow, Eric Idle=awsomness
jackskellingtonsora 3 years ago 5
What a wonderful song!!I can never remain sad when I hear it. A classic, and a great performer, Eric Idle. Long live Monty Python!!
allieree 3 years ago 3
im trying to get him doing the mikado where the cast ware sports clothes the one with lesley garrett in it any ideas pse
bingcro 3 years ago 2
AMAZING! hahahahaha
danieltv123 3 years ago
Eric's always been my favourite Python.
Do I really need to explain? :3
RubyCosmos 3 years ago 11
that was amazing. i love the dancers in the back...
drwhosguardgirl 3 years ago
Hahaha, Eric Idle rocks.
manwitheplan2002 3 years ago
oooh he's awesome :D
peasandriceplease 3 years ago 2
Go Eric!!!
mrsbono 3 years ago