Featuring Buster Keaton’s silent classic One Week (1920) and Aardman Animations’ Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers (1993).A cracking afternoon of live music, laughter and movie magic with much loved children’s TV star Andy Day, who returns to Slapstick to host an unforgettable family show packed with fun, film and music. He is joined live … Read more
From André Previn’s “all the right notes” to Bill Bailey’s Bach mash-ups, join musical legend Rick Wakeman for a countdown of the funniest and most ingenious onscreen moments where music meets comedy. Live piano, precious anecdotes, and Rick’s trademark storytelling as he revisits his favourite sketches, songs and symphonic silliness from Morecambe & Wise, Monty … Read more
As part of our day-long celebration of Monty Python legend Terry Jones, join us for a rare big-screen showing of his most acclaimed and best-loved film – Life of Brian. Hailed as one of the greatest British comedies ever made, Life of Brian earned international awards and acclaim for its razor-sharp wit, unforgettable performances, and … Read more
Join us for a very special evening honouring the extraordinary life and work of Monty Python legend Terry Jones. A writer, director, historian and performer, Terry’s unique vision reshaped comedy and inspired audiences worldwide with his boundless imagination, wit and irreverence.Terry gave us unforgettable Monty Python creations and immortal lines from “He’s not the Messiah, … 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
Step into the golden age of cinema for an evening of timeless screen comedy, live music, and vintage charm at Bristol’s beloved Silent Comedy Gala – the sparkling centrepiece event of Slapstick Festival. Guiding audiences through the evening is acclaimed actor and comedian Stephen Mangan, whose celebrated screen credits include Green Wing, Episodes, The Split, … Read more