An incredible sold-out show with this amazing lineup for our Big Comedy Bash at The Hexagon Reading last night!
Thank you to the venue, the audience and the performers Ria Lina, Harry Enfield, Rory Bremner, special guest Jasper Carrott and host Joe Lycett.
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📸 David Betteridge Photography
#joelycett #harryenfield #rialina #rorybremner #jaspercarrott
What a turnout at Bristol Beacon for the Silent Comedy Gala last week!
Thank you to our host, Stephen Mangan, and special guest Rick Wakeman, alongside the incredible live music: maestro Guenter A. Buchwald and the Bristol Ensemble, the European Silent Screen Virtuosi, Sing Out Bristol choir, plus Jack Calloway & The Midnight Creepers.
It was also an honour to hold the premiere of JOKE: The Film, a tribute to our dear friend Barry Cryer, introduced by his son Bob Cryer. If you missed out, follow their socials for more info on the short film’s release and subscribe to our newsletter via the link in bio to remain updated on future events.
📸 David Betteridge Photography
#bristolbeacon #silentcomedy #stephenmangan #rickwakeman #bristol
What a way to kick off Slapstick Festival 2026!
We love our dedicated audience filling up Watershed on a Wednesday morning, and already a triple dose of Robin Ince, with more to come as we celebrate screen comedy in all of its forms across Bristol until Sun 8 Feb.
Thanks to Silent Film experts Polly Rose and Andrew Kelly, and special guests Dr Harriet Fields, Shazia Mirza, The Revd Canon Dr Simon Taylor, and Paul McGann for sharing their love and insights.
Here’s to more laughs over the next four days, join us via the link in bio.
#robinince #silentcomedy #slapstickfest26 #bristol #comedyfestival
A big Happy Birthday to our favourite Grumpy Old Man, legendary keyboardist, and Slapstick Patron Rick Wakeman!
We've been honoured to not only have Rick play at the last two Silent Galas, but also share his favourite moments of when music and comedy met, shown here in conversation with Britain's Comedy Historian Robert Ross at Bristol Beacon.
📸 David Betteridge Photography
#rickwakeman #robertross #comedymoments #silentcomedygala #grumpyoldmen
Happy Birthday to hilarious comedian and Slapstick patron Marcus Brigstocke 🎂
A throwback to 10 years ago helping us promote the festival for ITV, sporting a glorious moustache sat upon a 💀 throne.
#marcusbrigstocke #comedian #birthday #slapstickfestival #patron
Happy Birthday to the legendary Sir Michael Palin 🎉
From Monty Python brilliance to unforgettable adventures around the world — pure joy, wit, and storytelling magic. 🌍✨
If this man has ever made you laugh, this is your sign to hit like ❤️
#michaelpalin #montypython #britishcomedy #comedylegends #ᴇxᴘʟᴏʀᴇᴘᴀɢᴇ
Happy Birthday to national treasure and Slapstick Festival patron, Sir Michael Palin!
Photos from our Terry Jones celebration at The Hexagon Reading last year, where Michael joined comedy legend (and also one of our patrons!) Sanjeev Bhaskar in conversation.
📸 David Betteridge
#michaelpalin #sanjeevbhaskar #terryjones #thehexagon #comedy
A big Happy 90th Birthday to national treasure and festival patron Bernie Clifton!
It's the perfect time to revisit his conversation with Robin Ince from 2021 on our YouTube channel - No Ostrich Required - link in bio.
#bernieclifton #slapstickfestival #robinince #britishcomedy #comedy
More photos from last week's sold-out Big Comedy Bash at The Hexagon Reading ℅ David Betteridge 📸
Thanks again to the venue, the audience and the performers Ria Lina, Harry Enfield, Rory Bremner, special guest Jasper Carrott and host Joe Lycett.
Sign up to our newsletter via the link in bio to be updated on our next fundraiser and any festival news.
#joelycett #harryenfield #rialina #rorybremner #jaspercarrott
Legends all. What a treat to see Jasper Carrott, Harry Enfield, Rory Bremner, Joe Lycett and Ria Lina. On the same stage. On the same bill. On the same night.
When Jasper started reading funny insurance claims, it took me right back to listening to his stand-up album on vinyl at home as a teenager and thinking it was the most exciting thing. A gulp of emotion.
Brilliant fundraiser for @slapstickfest at the Hexagon in Reading.
@jaspercarrott@rorybremner@joelycett@rialina_
#standup #comedy #legends
Born on this day, 20th April 1893, we celebrate Slapstick Comedy legend and cheer Hooray for Harold Lloyd 🎊
Probably the only thing he loved more than a pratfall are some of his best friends throughout the years 🐶
#haroldlloyd #slapstickcomedy #dogphotos #blackandwhite #silentfilm
Very excited for the Terry Jones statue unveiling in Colwyn Bay next week!
A Python on the Prom is such a fitting tribute for the comedy legend and Slapstick patron, come along in your best Terry fancy dress and show your support.
#apythonontheprom #montypython #terryjones #colwynbay #statue
