Photo of the beaver from Hundreds of Beavers, posing with an audience member in the sold out Bristol Megascreen.

Happy International Beaver Day 🦫

Throwback to our 20th anniversary festival where we filled Bristol Megascreen with Hundreds of Beavers - hope Ryland, Jess and co come back to Bristol soon!

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Andrew Kelly at St George's Bristol, with Slapstick Festival newsletter QR code in the background

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Another Buster Keaton feature ticked off Sarah aka PopcornChat’s watchlist 🍿

With thanks to Keaton expert Polly Rose for sharing their knowledge whilst introducing at Slapstick Festival; we can't wait to have them both back next year.
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Just enjoyed Alexei Sayle talking about Stuff, including the time he told Floella Benjamin about his heroin addiction.
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Beacon now Lee, here are your tickets for Alexei Sayle's Stuff - Revisited. With Robin Ince as part of Slapstick Festival on Saturday 7th February at 4:30pm:...

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A collage of performers and events from Slapstick Festival and Fundraisers in 2025.

What a time 2025 was for #SlapstickFestival!

We celebrated our 20th anniversary in February and held five fundraiser events with a host of amazing, hilarious people.

Thank you so much for supporting us this year, and look forward to having you from Wed 4th to Sun 8th February 2026 🥳

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We’re thrilled to launch the Golden Bazza with Slapstick Festival in 2026, honouring Dad’s legacy with an Aardman-designed award. I’m also directing Joke, a short film based on his favourite gags. Join us via Linktree or bob@jokefilm.com! #GoldenBazza #SlapstickFestival #JokeFilm

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At the fab Bristol Slapstick Festival at BOV. Only here today but seen Nigel Planer, Ben Elton and Robin Ince celebrating Rik Mayall, Mike McGear (McCartney) reminisce about his life and career, Graeme Garden on the Goodies. Then Ben Elton get comedy legend award. What a day! #SlapstickFestival

Martin Freeman at the 2025 Slapstick Festival with Rick Wakeman. #martinfreeman #slapstickfestival

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Thank you Rob Brydon for the lovely well wishes and support for Slapstick Festival!

Revisit some of Rob’s previous events on our YT channel, including 47 Years Without A Clue and Beyond Python.

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It is truly a tragedy that I cannot attend the #SlapstickFestival in Bristol to see Paul McGann sing on stage with the Matinee Idles 😢 @slapstickfest.bsky.social

📣Four weeks to go until the 20th #SlapstickFestival!

From 12th-16th Feb, we’re showcasing 35 silent and visual comedy events across Bristol, with special guests including #MartinFreeman, #HarryEnfield, #StephenKAmos, #MeeraSyal + more.

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“It is with deep sadness that we heard of the #passing of #ChrisSerle, the beloved #BBC television and radio presenter. For twenty years Chris was tireless supporter of #SlapstickFestival and a much loved friend. He will be sorely missed.” RIP.