Russell Brand Among All-Star Cast For Eric Idle's Latest Play
![A truly special comedy moment as [L-R] Sophie Winkleman, Russell Brand, Tim Curry, Tracey Ullman, Billy Connolly, Jane Leeves, Jim Piddock, Eric Idle and Eddie Izzard join forces in Los Angeles.](http://www.contactmusic.com/pics/lf/what_about_dick_051112/eric-idles-latest-comedic-masterpiece-what-about_4161528.jpg)
Look at that line-up, it's one for the ages is it not? Los Angeles comedy fans were given an absolute treat as an all-star cast featuring world renowned stand-up comedians, Hollywood actors and sitcom legends performed improvisational musical called What About Dick? Written by Monty Python man Eric Idle, the show saw comedians-cum-actors Eddie Izzard and Russell Brand join up with the likes of acting stalwart Tim Curry, US 80s comedy star Tracey Ullman, Scottish stand-up Billy Connolly and Frasier star Jane Leeves and more for the hilarious play.
The story follows the fall of the British Empire and is narrated by Ben Kingsley - played by Eddie Izzard. The perspective of the fall is seen through the eyes of a Piano - played by Idle - whilst Russell Brand plays young artistocrat Dick. The Daily Mail write that the plot has been described as "like Downton Abbey only funnier" and "like Oscar Wilde on acid". The show was initially run in April, its success being such with the critics that the play's writer Idle decided to run it this month; it's being recorded and will be released as a concert film.