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 evening features Buster Keaton’s iconic Steamboat Bill Jr. (1928) with live accompaniment by the European Silent Screen Virtuosi, Rick Wakeman’s improvised score for Laurel and Hardy’s Angora Love (1929), Charlie Chaplin’s The Immigrant (1917), and a tribute performance by The Matinee Idles and actor Paul McGann.

And the icing on the cake will be our very special guest host still to be announced! Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind Valentine’s Day experience.