Slapstick Festival

Slapstick Festival is an annual celebration of silent, visual and classic film comedy held every year in Bristol, Southwest England. It is one of a select few events, dedicated to showcasing silent visual and classic comedy, featuring rare archival film comedies from around the world. The festival aims to source original film prints and present them as they were initially enjoyed- accompanied by live improvised music. These events take place in key venues in Bristol, such as The Bristol Old Vic, The Bristol Beacon, and The Watershed.

Since 2009, the festival has awarded the Aardman Slapstick Awards, which were developed in 2008. Notable recipients include Eric Sykes, Ken Dodd, and French and Saunders.

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