Slapstick Festival
@slapstickfest.bsky.social
🎭Bringing the best in silent and visual comedy since '05
🗓️Silent Comedy Gala - 06/02
🎪 Celebrating Terry Jones & Life of Brian - 15/11
https://linktr.ee/slapstickfestival
🗓️Silent Comedy Gala - 06/02
🎪 Celebrating Terry Jones & Life of Brian - 15/11
https://linktr.ee/slapstickfestival
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Our Terry Jones celebration at The Hexagon, Reading, on Sat 15 Nov has gotten even BIGGER!
At 15:30, we will have a rare big-screen presentation of Terry’s best-loved and most acclaimed film, Monty Python’s Life of Brian (1979) introduced by Sir Michael Palin - tickets below 👇
At 15:30, we will have a rare big-screen presentation of Terry’s best-loved and most acclaimed film, Monty Python’s Life of Brian (1979) introduced by Sir Michael Palin - tickets below 👇
We've unearthed this gem from 2012 of #TerryJones promoting Slapstick Festival on BBC - what a lineup!
A reminder that we're celebrating the #Python this weekend, Sat 15 Nov, at The Hexagon Reading with #MichaelPalin, @sanjeevbhaskar.bsky.social, #RobertRoss, #LifeofBrian and more.
A reminder that we're celebrating the #Python this weekend, Sat 15 Nov, at The Hexagon Reading with #MichaelPalin, @sanjeevbhaskar.bsky.social, #RobertRoss, #LifeofBrian and more.
November 10, 2025 at 6:10 PM
We've unearthed this gem from 2012 of #TerryJones promoting Slapstick Festival on BBC - what a lineup!
A reminder that we're celebrating the #Python this weekend, Sat 15 Nov, at The Hexagon Reading with #MichaelPalin, @sanjeevbhaskar.bsky.social, #RobertRoss, #LifeofBrian and more.
A reminder that we're celebrating the #Python this weekend, Sat 15 Nov, at The Hexagon Reading with #MichaelPalin, @sanjeevbhaskar.bsky.social, #RobertRoss, #LifeofBrian and more.
November 8, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Slapstick Director Chris Daniels looks ahead to next week's Terry Jones tribute at The Hexagon, Reading (Sat 15th Nov).
Doors open at 15:00 for Life of Brian, followed by Robert Ross Book signing at Pentahotel from 18:00, closing w/ Sir Michael Palin and Sanjeev Bhaskar at 19:30 - 🎟️ in bio
Doors open at 15:00 for Life of Brian, followed by Robert Ross Book signing at Pentahotel from 18:00, closing w/ Sir Michael Palin and Sanjeev Bhaskar at 19:30 - 🎟️ in bio
November 8, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Slapstick Director Chris Daniels looks ahead to next week's Terry Jones tribute at The Hexagon, Reading (Sat 15th Nov).
Doors open at 15:00 for Life of Brian, followed by Robert Ross Book signing at Pentahotel from 18:00, closing w/ Sir Michael Palin and Sanjeev Bhaskar at 19:30 - 🎟️ in bio
Doors open at 15:00 for Life of Brian, followed by Robert Ross Book signing at Pentahotel from 18:00, closing w/ Sir Michael Palin and Sanjeev Bhaskar at 19:30 - 🎟️ in bio
November 1, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Introducing Michelle Thomas, our new PR Lead!
A lifelong fan of #SilentCinema and #SlapstickComedy, we’re excited that Michelle is bringing years of experience to share our celebration of the Golden Age of Cinema.
Link in bio to read more and contact details for press enquiries.
A lifelong fan of #SilentCinema and #SlapstickComedy, we’re excited that Michelle is bringing years of experience to share our celebration of the Golden Age of Cinema.
Link in bio to read more and contact details for press enquiries.
October 31, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Introducing Michelle Thomas, our new PR Lead!
A lifelong fan of #SilentCinema and #SlapstickComedy, we’re excited that Michelle is bringing years of experience to share our celebration of the Golden Age of Cinema.
Link in bio to read more and contact details for press enquiries.
A lifelong fan of #SilentCinema and #SlapstickComedy, we’re excited that Michelle is bringing years of experience to share our celebration of the Golden Age of Cinema.
Link in bio to read more and contact details for press enquiries.
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ah, this is such sad news www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Fawlty Towers actor Prunella Scales dies aged 93
Actor portrayed Sybil Fawlty and later charmed viewers with her canal boat journeys alongside husband Timothy West
www.theguardian.com
October 28, 2025 at 11:08 AM
ah, this is such sad news www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
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Douglas Sirk’s beautiful film about class & conformity in 1950s small-town America All That Heaven Allows (1955) marking the pinnacle of Hollywood melodrama kicks off @wshed.bsky.social ‘s ALL THAT MELODRAMA ALLOWS exploring romance, passion & heartbreak.
Time to get swept up in a wave of emotion💔
Time to get swept up in a wave of emotion💔
October 26, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Douglas Sirk’s beautiful film about class & conformity in 1950s small-town America All That Heaven Allows (1955) marking the pinnacle of Hollywood melodrama kicks off @wshed.bsky.social ‘s ALL THAT MELODRAMA ALLOWS exploring romance, passion & heartbreak.
Time to get swept up in a wave of emotion💔
Time to get swept up in a wave of emotion💔
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Get swept up in a wave of emotion this winter with All That Melodrama Allows: our season of romance, passion and heartbreak ❤️🩹 Find out more and book your tickets here: www.watershed.co.uk/.../all-that...
Artwork by: Beth Morris (Bam Create)
Artwork by: Beth Morris (Bam Create)
October 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Get swept up in a wave of emotion this winter with All That Melodrama Allows: our season of romance, passion and heartbreak ❤️🩹 Find out more and book your tickets here: www.watershed.co.uk/.../all-that...
Artwork by: Beth Morris (Bam Create)
Artwork by: Beth Morris (Bam Create)
The team are excited to be attending #TerryJones: The Renaissance Man at BFI Southbank on Sat 1st November!
An excellent precursor to our Terry Jones celebration at The Hexagon, Reading on Sat 15th November, screening Life of Brian and #MichaelPalin w/ #SanjeevBhaskar - link in bio for tickets.
An excellent precursor to our Terry Jones celebration at The Hexagon, Reading on Sat 15th November, screening Life of Brian and #MichaelPalin w/ #SanjeevBhaskar - link in bio for tickets.
October 20, 2025 at 10:47 AM
The team are excited to be attending #TerryJones: The Renaissance Man at BFI Southbank on Sat 1st November!
An excellent precursor to our Terry Jones celebration at The Hexagon, Reading on Sat 15th November, screening Life of Brian and #MichaelPalin w/ #SanjeevBhaskar - link in bio for tickets.
An excellent precursor to our Terry Jones celebration at The Hexagon, Reading on Sat 15th November, screening Life of Brian and #MichaelPalin w/ #SanjeevBhaskar - link in bio for tickets.
Recorded live at St George’s Bristol on Wed 27 August, we’re uploading the full conversation between #JohnCleese and #AlexLovell on #FawltyTowers at 50 to our YouTube channel at 6pm today (Fri 17 October) - watch via the link below!
#andreaslambisphotography #planktonic
#andreaslambisphotography #planktonic
October 17, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Recorded live at St George’s Bristol on Wed 27 August, we’re uploading the full conversation between #JohnCleese and #AlexLovell on #FawltyTowers at 50 to our YouTube channel at 6pm today (Fri 17 October) - watch via the link below!
#andreaslambisphotography #planktonic
#andreaslambisphotography #planktonic
Throwback to #SlapstickFest 2012 when #TerryJones discussed #MontyPython Life of Brian with @sanjeevbhaskar.bsky.social!
On Sat 15 Nov, Sanjeev will be joining Sir #MichaelPalin to celebrate Terry Jones at #TheHexagonReading, preceded by a special screening of #LifeOfBrian
Tickets below 👇 🎟️
On Sat 15 Nov, Sanjeev will be joining Sir #MichaelPalin to celebrate Terry Jones at #TheHexagonReading, preceded by a special screening of #LifeOfBrian
Tickets below 👇 🎟️
October 13, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Throwback to #SlapstickFest 2012 when #TerryJones discussed #MontyPython Life of Brian with @sanjeevbhaskar.bsky.social!
On Sat 15 Nov, Sanjeev will be joining Sir #MichaelPalin to celebrate Terry Jones at #TheHexagonReading, preceded by a special screening of #LifeOfBrian
Tickets below 👇 🎟️
On Sat 15 Nov, Sanjeev will be joining Sir #MichaelPalin to celebrate Terry Jones at #TheHexagonReading, preceded by a special screening of #LifeOfBrian
Tickets below 👇 🎟️
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Cinema should be for everyone!
We’re supporting @ReclaimTheFrame and their campaign #ReclaimTheFrameForAll to make screenings accessible to everyone.
💥 Every £ donated is matched by @BigGive until 15 Oct!
👉 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
We’re supporting @ReclaimTheFrame and their campaign #ReclaimTheFrameForAll to make screenings accessible to everyone.
💥 Every £ donated is matched by @BigGive until 15 Oct!
👉 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
October 9, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Cinema should be for everyone!
We’re supporting @ReclaimTheFrame and their campaign #ReclaimTheFrameForAll to make screenings accessible to everyone.
💥 Every £ donated is matched by @BigGive until 15 Oct!
👉 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
We’re supporting @ReclaimTheFrame and their campaign #ReclaimTheFrameForAll to make screenings accessible to everyone.
💥 Every £ donated is matched by @BigGive until 15 Oct!
👉 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
What a wonderful night of Stand-Out Stand Up at The Hexagon, Reading!
Thanks to all of the performers and the great audience, helping us to raise funds and keep Slapstick thriving.
We're back at The Hexagon on Sat 15 November with Life of Brian + Michael Palin in conversation double bill (link 👇)
Thanks to all of the performers and the great audience, helping us to raise funds and keep Slapstick thriving.
We're back at The Hexagon on Sat 15 November with Life of Brian + Michael Palin in conversation double bill (link 👇)
October 7, 2025 at 3:44 PM
What a wonderful night of Stand-Out Stand Up at The Hexagon, Reading!
Thanks to all of the performers and the great audience, helping us to raise funds and keep Slapstick thriving.
We're back at The Hexagon on Sat 15 November with Life of Brian + Michael Palin in conversation double bill (link 👇)
Thanks to all of the performers and the great audience, helping us to raise funds and keep Slapstick thriving.
We're back at The Hexagon on Sat 15 November with Life of Brian + Michael Palin in conversation double bill (link 👇)
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Loved it! Thanks @slapstickfest.bsky.social
October 6, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Loved it! Thanks @slapstickfest.bsky.social
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It was a great show. Our faces were ACHING from laughter by the end.
October 7, 2025 at 9:52 AM
It was a great show. Our faces were ACHING from laughter by the end.
October 6, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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From the meteoric rise of Loadsamoney to the fury of Kevin the Teenager, Harry Enfield has been arsing about in comedy for 40 years.
Next March he comes to The Hexagon, reflecting on his four decades and bringing some of his favourite characters vividly back to life on stage.
Next March he comes to The Hexagon, reflecting on his four decades and bringing some of his favourite characters vividly back to life on stage.
Harry Enfield and No Chums!
Just Announced and On Sale Now... Harry Enfield: And No Chums! Join us for a rare and entertaining evening with legendary satirical comedian and self-styled “stupid idiot”, Harry Enfield. From the…
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October 5, 2025 at 3:38 PM
From the meteoric rise of Loadsamoney to the fury of Kevin the Teenager, Harry Enfield has been arsing about in comedy for 40 years.
Next March he comes to The Hexagon, reflecting on his four decades and bringing some of his favourite characters vividly back to life on stage.
Next March he comes to The Hexagon, reflecting on his four decades and bringing some of his favourite characters vividly back to life on stage.
Throwback to #SlapstickFest 2017 when #AlexeiSayle revisited #TheYoungOnes alongside #NigelPlaner, #lisemayer, hosted by #MarcusBrigstocke and joined by @robinince.bsky.social !
Alexei will be joining us at The Hexagon for Stand Out Stand Up TOMORROW (Mon 6th Oct) - Link below for 🎟️ 👇
Alexei will be joining us at The Hexagon for Stand Out Stand Up TOMORROW (Mon 6th Oct) - Link below for 🎟️ 👇
October 5, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Throwback to #SlapstickFest 2017 when #AlexeiSayle revisited #TheYoungOnes alongside #NigelPlaner, #lisemayer, hosted by #MarcusBrigstocke and joined by @robinince.bsky.social !
Alexei will be joining us at The Hexagon for Stand Out Stand Up TOMORROW (Mon 6th Oct) - Link below for 🎟️ 👇
Alexei will be joining us at The Hexagon for Stand Out Stand Up TOMORROW (Mon 6th Oct) - Link below for 🎟️ 👇
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Now that's what you call a comedy line-up!
Not long until our next fundraiser, Stand Out Stand Up, at The Hexagon Reading on Mon 6th Oct with MC Alexei Sayle, Stewart Lee, Arthur Smith, Shazia Mirza, and Alasdair Beckett-King!
Link below 👇
#TheHexagonReading #AlexeiSayle #StewartLee #ArthurSmith #ShaziaMirza #AlasdairBeckettKing
Link below 👇
#TheHexagonReading #AlexeiSayle #StewartLee #ArthurSmith #ShaziaMirza #AlasdairBeckettKing
October 1, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Now that's what you call a comedy line-up!
Not long until our next fundraiser, Stand Out Stand Up, at The Hexagon Reading on Mon 6th Oct with MC Alexei Sayle, Stewart Lee, Arthur Smith, Shazia Mirza, and Alasdair Beckett-King!
Link below 👇
#TheHexagonReading #AlexeiSayle #StewartLee #ArthurSmith #ShaziaMirza #AlasdairBeckettKing
Link below 👇
#TheHexagonReading #AlexeiSayle #StewartLee #ArthurSmith #ShaziaMirza #AlasdairBeckettKing
October 1, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Not long until our next fundraiser, Stand Out Stand Up, at The Hexagon Reading on Mon 6th Oct with MC Alexei Sayle, Stewart Lee, Arthur Smith, Shazia Mirza, and Alasdair Beckett-King!
Link below 👇
#TheHexagonReading #AlexeiSayle #StewartLee #ArthurSmith #ShaziaMirza #AlasdairBeckettKing
Link below 👇
#TheHexagonReading #AlexeiSayle #StewartLee #ArthurSmith #ShaziaMirza #AlasdairBeckettKing
September 29, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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Join us on Mon 6th October 19:30 at The Hexagon Reading, for Stand Out Stand Up with Alexei Sayle and Friends!
Each ticket helps to keep Slapstick Festival surviving and thriving.
Get £5 off w Early Bird Tickets if booked before the end of Sun 14th September, link below 👇 @rdgwhatson.bsky.social
Each ticket helps to keep Slapstick Festival surviving and thriving.
Get £5 off w Early Bird Tickets if booked before the end of Sun 14th September, link below 👇 @rdgwhatson.bsky.social
August 20, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Join us on Mon 6th October 19:30 at The Hexagon Reading, for Stand Out Stand Up with Alexei Sayle and Friends!
Each ticket helps to keep Slapstick Festival surviving and thriving.
Get £5 off w Early Bird Tickets if booked before the end of Sun 14th September, link below 👇 @rdgwhatson.bsky.social
Each ticket helps to keep Slapstick Festival surviving and thriving.
Get £5 off w Early Bird Tickets if booked before the end of Sun 14th September, link below 👇 @rdgwhatson.bsky.social
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Hey #FilmNoir Fans! We have an updated piece of artwork for our second year of #FilmNoirFest!
Join us 31/10/2025 - 02/11/2025 in #Weston-super-Mare's Plaza Cinema! Film line-up below.
Recommend buying your festival pass early to avoid disappointment: ti.to/film-noir-uk...
Join us 31/10/2025 - 02/11/2025 in #Weston-super-Mare's Plaza Cinema! Film line-up below.
Recommend buying your festival pass early to avoid disappointment: ti.to/film-noir-uk...
September 11, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Hey #FilmNoir Fans! We have an updated piece of artwork for our second year of #FilmNoirFest!
Join us 31/10/2025 - 02/11/2025 in #Weston-super-Mare's Plaza Cinema! Film line-up below.
Recommend buying your festival pass early to avoid disappointment: ti.to/film-noir-uk...
Join us 31/10/2025 - 02/11/2025 in #Weston-super-Mare's Plaza Cinema! Film line-up below.
Recommend buying your festival pass early to avoid disappointment: ti.to/film-noir-uk...
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Caught up with the Plaza Cinema team in Weston-super-Mare yesterday, in ref to #FilmNoirFest. Very excited to say that we have been upgraded!
This year the festival will take place in Cinema 4 (like last year) and (new for 2025) Cinema 1. #FilmNoir Passes available here: ti.to/film-noir-uk...
This year the festival will take place in Cinema 4 (like last year) and (new for 2025) Cinema 1. #FilmNoir Passes available here: ti.to/film-noir-uk...
September 28, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Caught up with the Plaza Cinema team in Weston-super-Mare yesterday, in ref to #FilmNoirFest. Very excited to say that we have been upgraded!
This year the festival will take place in Cinema 4 (like last year) and (new for 2025) Cinema 1. #FilmNoir Passes available here: ti.to/film-noir-uk...
This year the festival will take place in Cinema 4 (like last year) and (new for 2025) Cinema 1. #FilmNoir Passes available here: ti.to/film-noir-uk...