With Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam and a ‘Python-esque afternoon of silliness',

Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam will unveil a statue of their friend and fellow Python Terry Jones, in his hometown of Colwyn Bay on April 25, it has been confirmed.

The statue, celebrating him as the Nude Organist from Monty Python’s Flying Circus, will be  on the promenade between Porth Eirias and the pier. 

The event is being billed as a ‘Python-esque afternoon of silliness', with the organisers expecting to welcome fans from  around the world.  

The unveiling day revelry kicks off at midday, with marauding Vikings, knights and their coconut-clopping squires, a recreation of the ‘Spam Cafe’ set, and even a ‘Silly Olympics’ for fans to compete in. 

Visitors are encouraged to dress as anything Terry or Python, with official merchandise, donated by Monty Python themselves, for the most imaginative costumes. 

Sally Jones, Terry’s daughter, said: ‘We want this celebration to reflect Dad’s eclectic interests, from his wonderful children’s books to his passion for medieval history, which influenced so much of Python.

‘We also want to champion local artists and creatives, who will run workshops and create artworks inspired by Dad and his work.’

Comedy fans worldwide donated £120,000  to the A Python On The Prom campaign to create the statue of Terry, which has been created by Llandudno-based Nick Elphick. The artist said: ‘I hope rubbing his bum for luck will become a new tradition!’

Sally Jones, above. added: "We are so excited to unveil the statue of Dad. It’s been fascinating talking with Nick throughout the whole process, trying to come up with imaginative ways to represent the many disparate aspects of Dad’s multi-faceted career."

The statue presents Terry as the organist, nude apart from a flapping tie and ‘exploded’ hair, grinning as he strikes the classic pose. 

Elphick added: ‘It was so important to me to get Terry’s smile right. So I did 10 portraits playing with different expressions and I hope I have done him justice.’"I feel like I’m the luckiest sculptor ever, a little bit of being in the right place, at the right time, to bring Terry Jones back to north Wales."

Dilwyn Price, Chair of Conwy Arts Trust, which has been a partner in the project, said; 'The inspirational statue will be a lasting testimony to Terry Jones and a reminder to everyone who sees the statue that we have not forgotten him’.

Palin previously said: ‘Terry always insisted on doing his own stunts, and I think that sitting stark naked (apart from a tie) on Colwyn Bay promenade, in all weathers, is the ultimate tribute to the lengths he was always prepared to go to for comedy. I hope his wonderfully generous bottom will become an emblem of the town he loved so much.’

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Published: 24 Mar 2026