'Tragedy is when I cut my finger. Comedy is when you fall into an open sewer and die.' So said Mel Brooks. And he should know, the 88-year-old Brooklynite has been part of the comedy elite for decades. In fact, he's one of the few entertainers to have scored a Tony, an Emmy, a Grammy and an Oscar. Comedy royalty.
This show, 'Mel Brooks – Live in London', is a one-off live event celebrating his life and career. The man behind 'Young Frankenstein', 'Blazing Saddles', 'The Producers' and 'Robin Hood: Men in Tights' will be recounting tales from his childhood, Hollywood career and approach to comedy to just a few thousand lucky Londoners. Brooks is a master storyteller. Listen to any interview with Brooks (especially his episode of Marc Maron's 'WTF') and you'll realise it's practically impossible for him not to be funny. So this show should be an absolute treat.