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‘Monty Python’ star John Cleese to speak in Fresno

English actor John Cleese poses for photos during a ceremony to receive the Sarajevo Film Festival's top honor award, the Heart of Sarajevo Award, in Sarajevo, Bosnia, on Aug. 16, 2017. Cleese will be in Fresno on March 30 at 8 p.m. in the William Saroyan Theatre.
English actor John Cleese poses for photos during a ceremony to receive the Sarajevo Film Festival's top honor award, the Heart of Sarajevo Award, in Sarajevo, Bosnia, on Aug. 16, 2017. Cleese will be in Fresno on March 30 at 8 p.m. in the William Saroyan Theatre. AP

Living comedy legend John Cleese will appear in Fresno on March 30 at 8 p.m. for a live, on-stage conversation at the William Saroyan Theatre.

Cleese will appear after a screening of the classic film, “Monty Python And The Holy Grail.” Cleese will share stories about his life and career and answer questions from the audience. Absurd or ridiculous questions are encouraged.

Tickets go on sale Friday, Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. A limited number of VIP tickets will be available, which include a photo opportunity with Cleese. Ticket prices start at $49.50 and can be purchased at the Selland Arena Box Office, ticketmaster.com and Ticketmaster by phone at 1-800-745-3000.

An Englishman, Cleese has appeared in a number of television shows and movies. His television work includes “Cheers,” “3rd Rock from the Sun,” “Will & Grace,” and the Emmy-nominated TLC documentary “The Human Face,” which Cleese wrote and starred in. His film credits include “Silverado,” “The Out-of-Towners,” “Rat Race” and Kenneth Branagh’s “Frankenstein.”

Robert Rodriguez: 559-441-6327, @FresnoBeeBob

This story was originally published November 13, 2017 at 2:14 PM with the headline "‘Monty Python’ star John Cleese to speak in Fresno."

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