Monty Python interviews with the surviving members of the team, as well as archive interviews with Graham Chapman and numerous excerpts from the television series and films. Also in commemoration of the 40th anniversary, Idle, Palin, Jones, and Gilliam appeared in a production of "Not the Messiah" at the Royal Albert Hall. The European premiere was held on 23 October 2009. An official 40th anniversary Monty Python reunion event took place in New York City on 15 October 2009, where the team received a Special Award from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. In June 2011, it was announced that
Monty Python Sings was re-promoted following the successful reissue of "Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life" in 1991 when it reached No.62 in the UK album chart. On 30 June 2014, the album was re-released as "Monty Python Sings (Again)" on CD and as a digital download, expanded with six additional recordings – three out-takes from "Monty Python's Contractual Obligation Album" and three new tracks from Eric Idle, recorded for inclusion in the team's reunion shows "Monty Python Live (Mostly)". A deluxe edition in both formats also included the 1970 "Monty Python's Flying Circus" album. This version of the album reached