Events: Archive, Recently Ended
The Big Comedy Bash ’24
Events: Archive, Recently Ended
Monday 29th April. (20:00, Hexagon, Reading)
With Josh Widdicombe, Angela Barnes, Jon Culshaw, Lucy Porter + more
With Josh Widdicombe, Angela Barnes, Jon Culshaw, Lucy Porter + more
Stand Out Stand Up For Slapstick
2024 Event, Recently Ended
Friday 17 Nov 2023 (7.30pm)
Hosted by Alexie Sayle, Bristol Slapstick Festival presents, 'Stand Out Stand Up For Slapstick' With Henning Wehn, Boothby Graffoe, Zoe Lyons , Lucy Pearman & Charlie George
Hosted by Alexie Sayle, Bristol Slapstick Festival presents, 'Stand Out Stand Up For Slapstick' With Henning Wehn, Boothby Graffoe, Zoe Lyons , Lucy Pearman & Charlie George
The Big Comedy Bash 2023
2023 Event, Events: Archive, Recently Ended
Wednesday 10th May 2023 (7.30pm)
Slapstick Festival’s annual comedy fundraiser is back at Reading’s Hexagon theatre. Event features, Marcus Brigstocke, Jo Brand, Milton Jones, Ria Lina, Archie Maddocks and Dr Phil Hammond
Slapstick Festival’s annual comedy fundraiser is back at Reading’s Hexagon theatre. Event features, Marcus Brigstocke, Jo Brand, Milton Jones, Ria Lina, Archie Maddocks and Dr Phil Hammond
Gender Rebels
2023 Event, Recently Ended, Silent Comedy
Saturday 22 April
Save money with a pass for all 3 films for only £15: 'I Don’t Want to be a Man', 'Beverly of Graustark (1926)', 'Victor / Victoria'
Save money with a pass for all 3 films for only £15: 'I Don’t Want to be a Man', 'Beverly of Graustark (1926)', 'Victor / Victoria'
Victor / Victoria
2023 Event, Recently Ended, Silent Comedy
Saturday 22 April (19.30)
Julie Andrews plays a down-on-her-luck opera singer who is persuaded by a gay drag artist friend (Robert Preston) to pretend to be a man pretending to be a woman. With an introduction from the award-winning performer, filmmaker and playwright Malaika Kegode
Julie Andrews plays a down-on-her-luck opera singer who is persuaded by a gay drag artist friend (Robert Preston) to pretend to be a man pretending to be a woman. With an introduction from the award-winning performer, filmmaker and playwright Malaika Kegode
Beverly of Graustark (1926)
2023 Event, Recently Ended, Silent Comedy
Saturday 22 April (15:00)
The Brilliant Marion Davies poses as a man who is to become the prince of Graustark. Unfortunately, along with his title she also adopts his enemies! Piano accompaniment from Meg Morley and introduction from Bristol’s reigning City Poet Kat Lyons
The Brilliant Marion Davies poses as a man who is to become the prince of Graustark. Unfortunately, along with his title she also adopts his enemies! Piano accompaniment from Meg Morley and introduction from Bristol’s reigning City Poet Kat Lyons
I Don’t Want to be a Man
2023 Event, Recently Ended, Silent Comedy
Saturday 22 April (11:30)
In this raucous, flirtatious film, a boisterous teenage girl (Ossi Oswalda) becomes so tired of being bossed about she decides to pose as a man. With a live piano accompaniment from Meg Morley and an introduction from internationally respected film historian Pamela Hutchinson
In this raucous, flirtatious film, a boisterous teenage girl (Ossi Oswalda) becomes so tired of being bossed about she decides to pose as a man. With a live piano accompaniment from Meg Morley and an introduction from internationally respected film historian Pamela Hutchinson
MICHAEL PALIN: Beyond Python
2023 Event, Python & Palin, Recently Ended
Sunday 19th February 2023 (8.30pm)
Sir Michael Palin in conversation with Rob Brydon: He may be best known for his work with Monty Python but Sir Michael Palin (80 in May) has a long and distinguished track record as a comedy writer and performer
Sir Michael Palin in conversation with Rob Brydon: He may be best known for his work with Monty Python but Sir Michael Palin (80 in May) has a long and distinguished track record as a comedy writer and performer
Monty Python’s LIFE OF BRIAN onscreen
2023 Event, Python & Palin, Recently Ended
Sunday 19th February 2023 (5.30pm)
With Sir Michael Palin and Stephen Merchant - A big screen showing of the film that sparked international controversy - and hilarity - by telling the story of Brian of Nazareth
With Sir Michael Palin and Stephen Merchant - A big screen showing of the film that sparked international controversy - and hilarity - by telling the story of Brian of Nazareth
Griff Rhys Jones: Why I still love Laurel & Hardy
2023 Event, Recently Ended
Sunday 19th February 2023 (3pm)
Join the star of Not The Nine O’Clock News, Smith & Jones and Three Men In A Boat as he returns to Slapstick with an event championing his favourite comedy duo – Laurel & Hardy
Join the star of Not The Nine O’Clock News, Smith & Jones and Three Men In A Boat as he returns to Slapstick with an event championing his favourite comedy duo – Laurel & Hardy
A Hard Day’s Night
2023 Event, Music, Musical Comedy, Recently Ended
Sunday 19th February 2023 (12 Noon)
Onscreen with special guest Mike McCartney: Ranked among the BFI’s top 100 British films and nominated both for a BAFTA and two Oscars..
Onscreen with special guest Mike McCartney: Ranked among the BFI’s top 100 British films and nominated both for a BAFTA and two Oscars..
Ode to Joyce
2023 Event, Musical Comedy, Recently Ended
Sunday 19th February 2023 (11.30am)
Cheryl Knight stars in a must-see tribute to Joyce Grenfell (1910 - 1979) whose hilarious and acutely-observed monologues and songs made her a global comedy star last century and inspired many other entertainers including Miranda Hart and the late, great, Victoria Wood.
Cheryl Knight stars in a must-see tribute to Joyce Grenfell (1910 - 1979) whose hilarious and acutely-observed monologues and songs made her a global comedy star last century and inspired many other entertainers including Miranda Hart and the late, great, Victoria Wood.
The Scaffold: A Celebration
2023 Event, Musical Comedy, Recently Ended
Sat 18th Feb, 2023 (20:30)
There’s never been a satirical performance group quite like The Scaffold. With superfan and guest presenter Harry Hill onboard you, can be sure of an evening of hilarious stories, sketches, poems and more
There’s never been a satirical performance group quite like The Scaffold. With superfan and guest presenter Harry Hill onboard you, can be sure of an evening of hilarious stories, sketches, poems and more
Harry Hill: Breaking the Silence
2023 Event, Recently Ended, Silent Comedy
Sat 18th Feb, 2023 (12:00)
Harry Hill talks about his Lonely Island short film series, including a screening of one never before seen. We also have extracts from the ‘work in progress’ and a brief ‘Caveman’ live performance!
Harry Hill talks about his Lonely Island short film series, including a screening of one never before seen. We also have extracts from the ‘work in progress’ and a brief ‘Caveman’ live performance!
Harold Lloyd in Speedy (1928)
2023 Event, Recently Ended, Silent Comedy
Fri 17th Feb, 2023 (20:30)
Harold Lloyd’s last great silent masterpiece. Journey back in time to 1920s New York via this Oscar-nominated comedy.
Harold Lloyd’s last great silent masterpiece. Journey back in time to 1920s New York via this Oscar-nominated comedy.