A rare chance to see Alexei Sayle – the godfather of alternative comedy – live on stage, hosting a night of stand-up with real bite. For one night only Alexei brings together a roll-call of some of comedy’s most original and acclaimed voices: Stewart Lee, Shazia Mirza, Alasdair Beckett-King, and Arthur Smith, plus more to … Read more
Join us as John Cleese discusses his classic sitcom creation Fawlty Towers, in an exclusive onstage event to raise funds for Bristol’s Slapstick Festival. The legendary co-creator and star of Monty Python, Fish Called Wanda and Fawlty Towers reflects on 50 years of Britain’s most iconic sitcom, just ahead of the release of his new … Read more
Slapstick Presents: Silent Comedy Gala: Featuring Charlie Chaplin’s The Kid (1921) – with live orchestral scoreStep into the golden age of cinema for an evening of timeless comedy, live music, and vintage charm at Bristol’s beloved Silent Comedy Gala — the sparkling centrepiece of Slapstick Festival (04–08 Feb).This year’s headline feature is Charlie Chaplin’s The … Read more