(July 7 to September 6, 2009) He was scenic designer for the musical, "Monty Python's Spamalot," at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin wrote the original screenplay. Eric Idle wrote the book and lyrics. John Du Prez and Eric Idle were composers. Casey Nicholaw was choreographer. Mike Nichols was director.