AND now for something completely different — West End and Broadway smash Spamalot in Torquay. Ni!

The Tony and Grammy award winner 'lovingly ripped-off' from the screenplay of the movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail will play at the Princess Theatre from November 1.

The news should be warmly welcomed by theatre-goers and Python fans alike, with a section of the original 1975 film shot in the Bay.

Torbay has a long association with the original Python team, with the Scott of the Sahara sketch filmed on Paignton Beach in July 1970 and providing the inspiration behind future John Cleese classic Fawlty Towers.

Wendy Bennett, general manager at the Princess Theatre, said: "It is absolutely brilliant news and a real sign of things to come with being part of the Ambassadors Theatre Group.

"It is an Ambassadors production and lovely to be part of the tour first time around. I think the season is only going to get more exciting. Tickets should fly out the door."

The show is a silly tale, as King Arthur and his knights go on a quest to find the Holy Grail.

The score features The Song That Goes Like This, You won't Succeed on Broadway and Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life. The cast has yet to be announced. Tickets go on sale today on 0844 847 2315 or at www.princesstheattre.org.uk