Michael Palin smiling with hands on face, text "On a Roll" beside him.

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Michael Palin smiling with hands on face, text "On a Roll" beside him.

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Michael Palin smiling with hands on face, text "On a Roll" beside him.

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Michael Palin in Conversation with John Lloyd

Michael Palin live and unscripted at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. One night only, 27 April 2026, interviewed by QI creator John Lloyd.

1 hour 30 minutes (no interval)

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Michael Palin: On a Roll tickets at the Gillian Lynne Theatre London | one-night West End event

Book Michael Palin tickets for this exclusive conversation with John Lloyd, 27 April 2026

Michael Palin and John Lloyd take over the Gillian Lynne Theatre for a single evening of conversation, stories and whatever else happens when two of Britain's sharpest minds sit down without a script. This is the opening night of On a Roll, a new series of Monday night events conceived by Lloyd and producer Clive Conway.

Michael Palin & John Lloyd: Monty Python, travel stories & the On a Roll format

The format is deliberately simple. No interval, no gimmicks. Just Lloyd asking the questions and Palin doing what he does best: telling stories. After decades of Monty Python, travel documentaries spanning every continent and a career that has made him one of the country's most recognised faces, there is no shortage of material. Lloyd, the producer behind QI, Blackadder and Spitting Image, is exactly the right person to draw it out.

What to expect at the Michael Palin London show: unscripted conversation at the Gillian Lynne Theatre

On a Roll is built around the kind of conversation that normally happens off-camera. Lloyd has described it as the sort of chat that usually takes place in a quiet pub corner. For one night, it moves to a West End stage. Expect reflections on travel, comedy, the Python years, the strange business of being Michael Palin, and quite possibly a few stories that haven't been told before.

The evening runs approximately 1 hour 30 minutes with no interval.

Book Michael Palin tickets at Gillian Lynne Theatre London now | West End booking

This is a single performance, so once tickets are gone, they're gone. Book your Michael Palin: On a Roll tickets on tickadoo to secure your seats. Sign up to tickadoo+ for free and you'll earn rewards on this booking and every future one, from West End shows to travel experiences.

Opening times

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

19:30 Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed

FAQs

When is Michael Palin: On a Roll?

The show takes place on Monday 27 April 2026 at 7:30pm at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. This is a one-night-only event.

How long is the show?

Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes with no interval.

Is there an interval?

No. The On a Roll format runs straight through without a break.

Is the show suitable for children?

There is no strict age limit beyond the theatre's standard policy (under 4s not admitted). The conversational format is likely to appeal most to older teenagers and adults.

Can I get a refund?

No. Michael Palin tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled once purchased.

Where is the Gillian Lynne Theatre?

The Gillian Lynne Theatre is at 166 Drury Lane, London WC2B 5PW. The nearest Tube stations are Holborn (Central and Piccadilly lines) and Covent Garden (Piccadilly line).

Know before you go

Performance Details

One performance only: Monday 27 April 2026 at 7:30pm

Venue: Gillian Lynne Theatre, 166 Drury Lane, London WC2B 5PW

Duration: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes with no interval

Age Guidance

Children under 4 (including babes in arms) are not admitted. Anyone aged 15 or under must be accompanied by an adult (18+) and may not sit alone in the auditorium. All attendees must hold a valid ticket.

Theatre Facilities

Bar, cloakroom, restaurant, restrooms, lift access

Accessibility

The Gillian Lynne Theatre offers wheelchair accessible seating, accessible toilets, ramp access and assistive listening devices. Contact the theatre box office in advance to arrange accessible seating.

Additional Information

  • Smart casual dress code

  • Security checks may be carried out on arrival

  • Outside food and drink are not permitted, but the theatre bar is open before the show

Cancelation policy

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.

Address

Gillian Lynne Theatre, 166 Drury Lane, London WC2B 5PW

Highlights and inclusions



About

Michael Palin: On a Roll tickets at the Gillian Lynne Theatre London | one-night West End event

Book Michael Palin tickets for this exclusive conversation with John Lloyd, 27 April 2026

Michael Palin and John Lloyd take over the Gillian Lynne Theatre for a single evening of conversation, stories and whatever else happens when two of Britain's sharpest minds sit down without a script. This is the opening night of On a Roll, a new series of Monday night events conceived by Lloyd and producer Clive Conway.

Michael Palin & John Lloyd: Monty Python, travel stories & the On a Roll format

The format is deliberately simple. No interval, no gimmicks. Just Lloyd asking the questions and Palin doing what he does best: telling stories. After decades of Monty Python, travel documentaries spanning every continent and a career that has made him one of the country's most recognised faces, there is no shortage of material. Lloyd, the producer behind QI, Blackadder and Spitting Image, is exactly the right person to draw it out.

What to expect at the Michael Palin London show: unscripted conversation at the Gillian Lynne Theatre

On a Roll is built around the kind of conversation that normally happens off-camera. Lloyd has described it as the sort of chat that usually takes place in a quiet pub corner. For one night, it moves to a West End stage. Expect reflections on travel, comedy, the Python years, the strange business of being Michael Palin, and quite possibly a few stories that haven't been told before.

The evening runs approximately 1 hour 30 minutes with no interval.

Book Michael Palin tickets at Gillian Lynne Theatre London now | West End booking

This is a single performance, so once tickets are gone, they're gone. Book your Michael Palin: On a Roll tickets on tickadoo to secure your seats. Sign up to tickadoo+ for free and you'll earn rewards on this booking and every future one, from West End shows to travel experiences.

Opening times

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

19:30 Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed

FAQs

When is Michael Palin: On a Roll?

The show takes place on Monday 27 April 2026 at 7:30pm at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. This is a one-night-only event.

How long is the show?

Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes with no interval.

Is there an interval?

No. The On a Roll format runs straight through without a break.

Is the show suitable for children?

There is no strict age limit beyond the theatre's standard policy (under 4s not admitted). The conversational format is likely to appeal most to older teenagers and adults.

Can I get a refund?

No. Michael Palin tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled once purchased.

Where is the Gillian Lynne Theatre?

The Gillian Lynne Theatre is at 166 Drury Lane, London WC2B 5PW. The nearest Tube stations are Holborn (Central and Piccadilly lines) and Covent Garden (Piccadilly line).

Know before you go

Performance Details

One performance only: Monday 27 April 2026 at 7:30pm

Venue: Gillian Lynne Theatre, 166 Drury Lane, London WC2B 5PW

Duration: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes with no interval

Age Guidance

Children under 4 (including babes in arms) are not admitted. Anyone aged 15 or under must be accompanied by an adult (18+) and may not sit alone in the auditorium. All attendees must hold a valid ticket.

Theatre Facilities

Bar, cloakroom, restaurant, restrooms, lift access

Accessibility

The Gillian Lynne Theatre offers wheelchair accessible seating, accessible toilets, ramp access and assistive listening devices. Contact the theatre box office in advance to arrange accessible seating.

Additional Information

  • Smart casual dress code

  • Security checks may be carried out on arrival

  • Outside food and drink are not permitted, but the theatre bar is open before the show

Cancelation policy

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.

Address

Gillian Lynne Theatre, 166 Drury Lane, London WC2B 5PW

Highlights and inclusions



About

Michael Palin: On a Roll tickets at the Gillian Lynne Theatre London | one-night West End event

Book Michael Palin tickets for this exclusive conversation with John Lloyd, 27 April 2026

Michael Palin and John Lloyd take over the Gillian Lynne Theatre for a single evening of conversation, stories and whatever else happens when two of Britain's sharpest minds sit down without a script. This is the opening night of On a Roll, a new series of Monday night events conceived by Lloyd and producer Clive Conway.

Michael Palin & John Lloyd: Monty Python, travel stories & the On a Roll format

The format is deliberately simple. No interval, no gimmicks. Just Lloyd asking the questions and Palin doing what he does best: telling stories. After decades of Monty Python, travel documentaries spanning every continent and a career that has made him one of the country's most recognised faces, there is no shortage of material. Lloyd, the producer behind QI, Blackadder and Spitting Image, is exactly the right person to draw it out.

What to expect at the Michael Palin London show: unscripted conversation at the Gillian Lynne Theatre

On a Roll is built around the kind of conversation that normally happens off-camera. Lloyd has described it as the sort of chat that usually takes place in a quiet pub corner. For one night, it moves to a West End stage. Expect reflections on travel, comedy, the Python years, the strange business of being Michael Palin, and quite possibly a few stories that haven't been told before.

The evening runs approximately 1 hour 30 minutes with no interval.

Book Michael Palin tickets at Gillian Lynne Theatre London now | West End booking

This is a single performance, so once tickets are gone, they're gone. Book your Michael Palin: On a Roll tickets on tickadoo to secure your seats. Sign up to tickadoo+ for free and you'll earn rewards on this booking and every future one, from West End shows to travel experiences.

Know before you go

Performance Details

One performance only: Monday 27 April 2026 at 7:30pm

Venue: Gillian Lynne Theatre, 166 Drury Lane, London WC2B 5PW

Duration: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes with no interval

Age Guidance

Children under 4 (including babes in arms) are not admitted. Anyone aged 15 or under must be accompanied by an adult (18+) and may not sit alone in the auditorium. All attendees must hold a valid ticket.

Theatre Facilities

Bar, cloakroom, restaurant, restrooms, lift access

Accessibility

The Gillian Lynne Theatre offers wheelchair accessible seating, accessible toilets, ramp access and assistive listening devices. Contact the theatre box office in advance to arrange accessible seating.

Additional Information

  • Smart casual dress code

  • Security checks may be carried out on arrival

  • Outside food and drink are not permitted, but the theatre bar is open before the show

FAQs

When is Michael Palin: On a Roll?

The show takes place on Monday 27 April 2026 at 7:30pm at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. This is a one-night-only event.

How long is the show?

Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes with no interval.

Is there an interval?

No. The On a Roll format runs straight through without a break.

Is the show suitable for children?

There is no strict age limit beyond the theatre's standard policy (under 4s not admitted). The conversational format is likely to appeal most to older teenagers and adults.

Can I get a refund?

No. Michael Palin tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled once purchased.

Where is the Gillian Lynne Theatre?

The Gillian Lynne Theatre is at 166 Drury Lane, London WC2B 5PW. The nearest Tube stations are Holborn (Central and Piccadilly lines) and Covent Garden (Piccadilly line).

Cancelation policy

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.

Address

Gillian Lynne Theatre, 166 Drury Lane, London WC2B 5PW

Highlights and inclusions



About

Michael Palin: On a Roll tickets at the Gillian Lynne Theatre London | one-night West End event

Book Michael Palin tickets for this exclusive conversation with John Lloyd, 27 April 2026

Michael Palin and John Lloyd take over the Gillian Lynne Theatre for a single evening of conversation, stories and whatever else happens when two of Britain's sharpest minds sit down without a script. This is the opening night of On a Roll, a new series of Monday night events conceived by Lloyd and producer Clive Conway.

Michael Palin & John Lloyd: Monty Python, travel stories & the On a Roll format

The format is deliberately simple. No interval, no gimmicks. Just Lloyd asking the questions and Palin doing what he does best: telling stories. After decades of Monty Python, travel documentaries spanning every continent and a career that has made him one of the country's most recognised faces, there is no shortage of material. Lloyd, the producer behind QI, Blackadder and Spitting Image, is exactly the right person to draw it out.

What to expect at the Michael Palin London show: unscripted conversation at the Gillian Lynne Theatre

On a Roll is built around the kind of conversation that normally happens off-camera. Lloyd has described it as the sort of chat that usually takes place in a quiet pub corner. For one night, it moves to a West End stage. Expect reflections on travel, comedy, the Python years, the strange business of being Michael Palin, and quite possibly a few stories that haven't been told before.

The evening runs approximately 1 hour 30 minutes with no interval.

Book Michael Palin tickets at Gillian Lynne Theatre London now | West End booking

This is a single performance, so once tickets are gone, they're gone. Book your Michael Palin: On a Roll tickets on tickadoo to secure your seats. Sign up to tickadoo+ for free and you'll earn rewards on this booking and every future one, from West End shows to travel experiences.

Know before you go

Performance Details

One performance only: Monday 27 April 2026 at 7:30pm

Venue: Gillian Lynne Theatre, 166 Drury Lane, London WC2B 5PW

Duration: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes with no interval

Age Guidance

Children under 4 (including babes in arms) are not admitted. Anyone aged 15 or under must be accompanied by an adult (18+) and may not sit alone in the auditorium. All attendees must hold a valid ticket.

Theatre Facilities

Bar, cloakroom, restaurant, restrooms, lift access

Accessibility

The Gillian Lynne Theatre offers wheelchair accessible seating, accessible toilets, ramp access and assistive listening devices. Contact the theatre box office in advance to arrange accessible seating.

Additional Information

  • Smart casual dress code

  • Security checks may be carried out on arrival

  • Outside food and drink are not permitted, but the theatre bar is open before the show

FAQs

When is Michael Palin: On a Roll?

The show takes place on Monday 27 April 2026 at 7:30pm at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. This is a one-night-only event.

How long is the show?

Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes with no interval.

Is there an interval?

No. The On a Roll format runs straight through without a break.

Is the show suitable for children?

There is no strict age limit beyond the theatre's standard policy (under 4s not admitted). The conversational format is likely to appeal most to older teenagers and adults.

Can I get a refund?

No. Michael Palin tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled once purchased.

Where is the Gillian Lynne Theatre?

The Gillian Lynne Theatre is at 166 Drury Lane, London WC2B 5PW. The nearest Tube stations are Holborn (Central and Piccadilly lines) and Covent Garden (Piccadilly line).

Cancelation policy

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.

Address

Gillian Lynne Theatre, 166 Drury Lane, London WC2B 5PW

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