Professor David Peimer
Great Monty Python Sketches
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Summary
Monty Python: the name brings a smile in these dangerous times. Join us as we go on a fascinating journey through some of the legendary comedy troupe’s most brilliant sketches (not films). Together we’ll examine how their comedy works and continues to make us chuckle, and why their satiric wit remains unparalleled in modern times.
Professor David Peimer
David Peimer is a Professor of Literature, Film and Theatre in the UK. He has worked for the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, New York University (Global Division) and was a Fulbright Scholar at Columbia University. Born in South Africa, David has won numerous awards for playwriting and directing. He has most recently directed Dame Janet Suzman in his own play, Joanna’s Story, at London Jewish Book Week. He has published numerous books, including Armed Response: Plays from South Africa and the digital book Theatre in the Camps. He is on the board of the Pinter Centre (London), and has been involved with the Mandela Foundation, Vaclav Havel Foundation and directed a range of plays at Mr Havel’s Prague theatre.