'Very funny' statue of Monty Python's Terry Jones to be unveiled
Summary
A bronze statue of Terry Jones, a member of the Monty Python comedy group, will be unveiled in Colwyn Bay, Wales, where he was born. The life-sized statue shows Jones as a naked organist, a role he played in the Monty Python TV show, and includes symbols of his wider career.Key Facts
- Terry Jones was an actor and writer for Monty Python and died in 2020 at age 77.
- The statue depicts him nude with a flapping tie and wild hair, smiling and playing the organ.
- The organ blends into a writing desk featuring references to his other work, including his books on medieval history.
- The sculpture is made by Nick Elphick, a sculptor from Llandudno who worked on it for about a year and a half.
- Jones’ Monty Python colleagues Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam will attend the unveiling.
- The statue is located overlooking Colwyn Bay beach in north Wales.
- A fundraising campaign raised £120,000 in six months, supported by celebrities and Monty Python members.
- Although Jones moved away as a child, he kept strong ties to Colwyn Bay, supporting local theatre there.
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