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Home > Archives for Slapstick Festival

Archives for Slapstick Festival

Slapstick 2018 - Prof Patel - Bollywood Punch & Judy

Pratfall workshops and Transylvania costume competitions at the Slapstick festival

Slapstick, the festival of silent and classic screen comedy will be returning to Bristol this month with appearances from Christopher Biggins, Jo Brand and Ade Edmondson…

When Keaton Met Beckett - Photo courtesy of Milestone Films

Slapstick comedy celebrated at Bristol festival

The Slapstick festival of vintage screen comedy returns to Bristol from 18th to 22nd January, with screenings, talks and celebrity guest events…

Slapstick 2015 festival - Bristol

Slapstick, silent film and vintage comedy in Bristol

Slapstick 2015, Britain’s leading festival of silent film and vintage TV comedy, takes place in Bristol from 22nd to 25th January…

Slapstick Festival 2014 - Bristol - silent & classic screen comedy

A celebration of silent and classic screen comedy at the Slapstick Festival

This year is the 10th annual Slapstick Festival in Bristol. The festival is a celebration of silent and classic screen comedy…

Curiosity of the Week

Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour
Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

You have heard of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, but have you heard of its lesser known neighbour, Woodhenge? Find out more in our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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The World Egg Throwing Championships are no yolk
World Egg Throwing Championship 2016

Are you a tosser? If so, you may want to head to Lincolnshire this weekend as the 15th World Egg Throwing Championships takes place…

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