Look To The Stars News: Michael Palin

Celebrate Douglas Adams' 60th Birthday With The Stars For Charity

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:35:00 +0000

On what would have been Douglas Adams’ 60th birthday next year, the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy author’s family and friends – in association with Save the Rhino (one of Douglas’ favourite charities) – will be throwing a very special party in his honor.

An evening’s entertainment from some of the finest names in the world of science, comedy, conservation and music, this is one event that is definitely not to be missed. Rock stars of science such as Professor Brian Cox, Robin Ince and Jon Culshaw will talk on life, the universe and everything. Clive Anderson will interview Terry Jones and Michael Palin about Douglas’ comedy legacy and his influences, including Monty Python. Special comedy performances will feature The Meaning Of Liff’s John Lloyd, as well as Stephen Mangan, Sanjeev Bhaskar and many more, plus special guests from ‘Radio Active’

Celebrity Shoe Auction Kicks Off For Charity

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0000

The Small Steps Project will be holding the 2011 London Celebrity Shoe Auction and the premier of the new film at a fundraising evening at The Royal Society of Medicine on October 12.

From SJP, Kristin Davis, Chris Noth, Ben Stiller and Bill Murray to Kate Moss, Zandra Rhodes, Russell Brand, Sienna Miller, Sophie Dahl, Michael Palin, Joanna Lumley, Ricky Gervais, Rachel Weisz, Simon Pegg, Sharleen Spiteri, Liam Gallagher, Helen Mirren, Colin Firth, Jamie Lee Curtis, Steven Gerrard, and Jason Donovan; Small Steps Project has collected celebrity support from both sides of the pond culminating in a fundraising Celebrity Shoe Auction at The Royal Society of Medicine, at One Wimpole St, London on October 12th 2011 at 7pm.

Colin Firth Donates Shoes To Celebrity Charity Auction

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:00:00 +0000

The Small Steps Project will be holding the 2011 London Celebrity Shoe Auction and the premier of the new film at a fundraising evening at The Royal Society of Medicine on October 12.

The event aims to raise awareness and funds so that we can continue to assist children in poverty on rubbish dumps around the world.

OxTravels: Meetings With Remarkable Travel Writers For Oxfam

Mon, 30 May 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Some of travel writing’s biggest names were at Daunt Books in Marylebone, England, last week for the launch of OxTravels: Meetings With Remarkable Travel Writers – published by Profile Books in support of Oxfam.

Michael Palin, who wrote the introduction to the anthology, took to the stage to toast the OxTravels writers in the audience and said ’It’s a great book for a great cause.’

Oxfam Trading Director David McCullough added, ‘OxTravels is a fantastic book, and we are so happy to be collaborating with Profile again. Profile and Oxfam’s 2009 project Ox-Tales raised £137,000 for Oxfam and we hope that OxTravels will raise even more for our life-changing work around the world.’

Paul McCartney Leads Celebrity Friends For Climate Week

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Sir Paul McCartney, actress Sienna Miller, TV presenter Michael Palin, supermodel Lily Cole and designer Vivienne Westwood are just a few of the first stars to back Climate Week – a new campaign aiming to generate action on climate change across society.

Climate Week is a supercharged national occasion that offers an annual renewal of our ambition and confidence to combat climate change. It is for everyone wanting to do their bit to protect our planet and create a secure future.

Climate Week will shine a spotlight on the many positive steps already being taken in workplaces and communities across Britain. The power of these real, practical examples – the small improvements and the big innovations – will then inspire millions more people.

Stars Give Land Mines The Boot With Celebrity Charity Auction

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +0000

The Mines Advisory Group is launching a very special celebrity charity auction this week to raise money for people affected by landmines.

Stars such as Katy Perry, Pink, Shirley Bassey, Twiggy, Joanna Lumley, Nelly Furtado, Alan Shearer and Tony Blair’s wife, Cherie, have donated their shoes to the auction, which launches on July 22 and runs till August 1.

“We’ve been totally overwhelmed by the support we’ve had from celebrities who’ve given up their shoes to help those affected by conflict every day,” said MAG’s Give Landmines The Boot auction organizer Zoe Corden. "MAG chose to run a celebrity shoe auction because often its peoples’ feet that are the most at risk from landmine blasts, and the stars that donated did so to help us stamp a link between shoes and the dangers that lurk beneath them for millions worldwide.

Jon Lovitz Leads Silly Walks For Charity

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:30:00 +0000

October 2009 marked the beginning of the 40th Anniversary year for the classic comedy team Monty Python, and comedian Jon Lovitz is spearheading a charity event to celebrate.

Fans of spam, dead parrots, lumberjacks and the Spanish Inquisition (“Nobody ever expects the Spanish Inquisition!”) will flock to the first ever Silly Walks For Hunger event on November 19, which will give fans and fun-seekers an opportunity to show off their own “silly walks” while participating in a world-class live production—and all for a good cause: hunger relief.

“I have been a Monty Python fan for years,” said Jon Lovitz, who in May opened his own comedy club in the heart of Universal CityWalk, and who will act as the Minister of SillyWalks for the day. “We’ll be doing good by behaving silly… what a great way to honor their work. It’s perfect!”

Monty Python Stars To Attend Charity Screening Of Banned Movie

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 13:00:00 +0000

Two Monty Python stars are set to attend the first ever screening of one of their classic films in a town in which it was banned 30 years ago.

Michael Palin and Terry Jones will travel to Aberystwyth, Wales, on March 28 for the town’s first ever screening of The Life Of Brian. Proceeds from the screening will go to the British Heart Foundation and to Truthout, a website for ethical news.

The screening is being made possible by Sue Jones-Davies, who played Brian’s girlfriend in the cult movie and is now mayor of the Welsh town.

Michael Palin To Talk In Sheffield

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:30:00 +0000

Ex-Monty Python comedian Michael Palin is to give a talk in aid of the Helen’s Trust in Sheffield on Thursday.

Palin will talk about his most recent book – Michael Palin’s New Europe – and his days as a member of Monty Python’s Flying Circus at Sheffield City Hall on October 30.

Helen’s Trust, which provides care and support for people with incurable diseases, was set up in 2001.