Articles and Stories
Charlie Chaplin – Early Life
21 June 2021
For those who have never delved into the history of silent comedy, Chaplin’s life started with great upheaval. He was born in 1889 to Hannah Chaplin and Charles Chaplin, Senior
Charlie Chaplin’s Life – The Beginnings
21 June 2021
Charlie first performed at the age of twelve, when he got a chance to act in a stage show. He left school permanently at thirteen and followed his ambition to become an actor.
Neil Innes 1944 – 2019
31 December 2019
On 30th December 2019, we learnt the sad news that Neil Innes, long-time friend and supporter of the festival, had sadly passed away.
Modern Times | Charlie Chaplin The Composer
2 February 2019
Charlie Chaplin, one of cinema’s most famous stars, was a man of many talents… actor, director, writer, and composer are among his many credits.
Three Ages Program Notes
27 January 2018
Keaton: The MGM Years Program Notes
27 January 2018
The Vagabond Queen Program Notes
26 January 2018
Skinner’s Dress Suit Program Notes
26 January 2018
Spite Marriage Program Notes
26 January 2018
It’s Just a Jump to the Left!
30 December 2017
Why is Slapstick Violence Funny?
20 July 2017
Lucy and Ethel – Sitcom’s Best Friends
18 April 2017
It all started with Alice…
17 March 2017
Max Linder – French Silent Star
11 February 2017
A Bit About The Freshman
2 February 2017
A Few Reviews
27 January 2017
Simon Callow On His Passion For Charlie Chaplin
10 January 2017
“My dear old grandma, a woman who otherwise betrayed very little sense of humour, would shake with laughter, tears rolling down her cheeks, as she re-enacted the scene in The Gold Rush where Chaplin eats his boot.”
Keaton/Beckett
5 January 2017
A Tribute to Victoria Wood
13 May 2016
In Photos: When Victoria Wood Hosted The 2013 Slapstick Festival Gala
22 April 2016
RIP Victoria Wood.
Ian Lavender: Why I Love Ben Turpin
6 January 2016
Hooray For Harold Lloyd, Barry Cryer and Friends!
5 November 2015
Matt Lucas’s Banana Skin
9 October 2015
Slapstick Pre-Festival Launch Event Fri 4th December, 8pm £7-£19.50 We’re thrilled to announce that one of the UK’s best loved entertainers, Matt Lucas, is coming to Bristol for a special Slapstick Festival launch event this December to be held in the beautiful St Georges. Matt is famous for his own brand of slapstick comedy, and has starred in