A gig held at Bristol Beacon on Valentines Day. The event starts at 19:30.
Tickets: https://bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/slapstick-silent-comedy-gala/
Celebrate Valentine’s Day in a unique and unforgettable way by joining Bristol’s Slapstick Festival for its 20th-anniversary Silent Comedy Gala!
Enjoy the magic of three classic silent comedies on the big screen—exactly how they were meant to be seen—with live accompaniment from world-class musicians, including legendary keyboardist and ‘Grumpy Old Man’ star Rick Wakeman.
The highlight of the evening is Buster Keaton’s iconic Steamboat Bill Jr. (1928), filled with breathtaking stunts and timeless sight gags that cement Buster’s place amongst the all time comedy greats. The film is accompanied by the renowned five -piece European Silent Screen Virtuosi, led by maestro Günter A. Buchwald.
Rick Wakeman provides live, improvised accompaniment to Laurel & Hardy’s final silent short, Angora Love (1929), where the comedy duo’s antics with a runaway goat cause chaos for their landlord. Charlie Chaplin’s classic and still-relevant masterpiece The Immigrant (1917) completes the line up of classic comedies.
In addition, A cappella group The Matinee Idles, featuring members from 70s chart-toppers DARTS, along with actor Paul McGann, will perform as a reminder of their debut at the very first Silent Comedy Gala in 2005.
And the icing on the cake will be our very special guest host still to be announced!
Ahead of the main hall events, Trip for Biscuits will be playing their ragtime takes on contemporary hits in the Beacon’s foyer from 18:00.
Period outfits most welcome.
Presented by Slapstick Festival Ltd
Format: Reserved seating
Age: PG
BSL Interpreted Performance
Doors: 19:00
Start: 19.30
Approx Running time 3 hours (including 20min interval)
All timings are approximate and subject to change
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
Celebrate Valentine’s Day in a unique and unforgettable way by joining Bristol’s Slapstick Festival for its 20th-anniversary Silent Comedy Gala!
Enjoy the magic of three classic silent comedies on the big screen—exactly how they were meant to be seen—with live accompaniment from world-class musicians, including legendary keyboardist and ‘Grumpy Old Man’ star Rick Wakeman.
The highlight of the evening is Buster Keaton’s iconic Steamboat Bill Jr. (1928), filled with breathtaking stunts and timeless sight gags that cement Buster’s place amongst the all time comedy greats. The film is accompanied by the renowned five -piece European Silent Screen Virtuosi, led by maestro Günter A. Buchwald.
Rick Wakeman provides live, improvised accompaniment to Laurel & Hardy’s final silent short, Angora Love (1929), where the comedy duo’s antics with a runaway goat cause chaos for their landlord. Charlie Chaplin’s classic and still-relevant masterpiece The Immigrant (1917) completes the line up of classic comedies.
In addition, A cappella group The Matinee Idles, featuring members from 70s chart-toppers DARTS, along with actor Paul McGann, will perform as a reminder of their debut at the very first Silent Comedy Gala in 2005.
And the icing on the cake will be our very special guest host still to be announced!
Ahead of the main hall events, Trip for Biscuits will be playing their ragtime takes on contemporary hits in the Beacon’s foyer from 18:00.
Period outfits most welcome.
Presented by Slapstick Festival Ltd
Format: Reserved seating
Age: PG
BSL Interpreted Performance
Doors: 19:00
Start: 19.30
Approx Running time 3 hours (including 20min interval)
All timings are approximate and subject to change
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
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