Five more Python reunion shows have been added to the schedule for the O2 Arena next summer. The shows have been announced for July 15, 16, 18, 19, and 20, in addition to the previous five soldout shows.

The first show sold out in a record 43.5 minutes. Four more shows were immediately added, and they all sold out within a half hour.Tickets for the five added shows will go on sale on Friday July 29 at 10 a.m. (London time). See montypythonlive.com to register and for more details.

According to the official press release:

On announcing the extra dates, John Cleese said: “The response to our planned reunion has been very, very silly.  But, we’re all touched that so many fans still want to see such old people perform.  So we’re delighted to be adding more dates to the run at the O2.”