Slapstick Festival
@slapstickfest.bsky.social
🎭Bringing the best in silent and visual comedy since '05
🗓️ Slapstick Festival 4th to 8th Feb 2026
https://linktr.ee/slapstickfestival
🗓️ Slapstick Festival 4th to 8th Feb 2026
https://linktr.ee/slapstickfestival
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😂Two decades of pure joy continue at #SlapstickFest26 in #Bristol, Wed 4th to Sun 8th Feb 2026!
🤩With special guests #StephenMangan, #HarryHill, #ArmandoIannucci, and many more, don’t miss out - get your tickets via the link in bio.
🎬 Trailer courtesy of Jake Cauty.
🤩With special guests #StephenMangan, #HarryHill, #ArmandoIannucci, and many more, don’t miss out - get your tickets via the link in bio.
🎬 Trailer courtesy of Jake Cauty.
Following Barry Cryer’s 12 Jokes of Christmas at Leicester Square Theatre, JOKE: THE FILM will premiere at the Silent Comedy Gala, Fri 6th Feb at Bristol Beacon!
Join us for a celebration of some of his best-loved jokes, performed by comedy legends, plus the Golden Baz Award - link in bio for 🎟️
Join us for a celebration of some of his best-loved jokes, performed by comedy legends, plus the Golden Baz Award - link in bio for 🎟️
December 12, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Following Barry Cryer’s 12 Jokes of Christmas at Leicester Square Theatre, JOKE: THE FILM will premiere at the Silent Comedy Gala, Fri 6th Feb at Bristol Beacon!
Join us for a celebration of some of his best-loved jokes, performed by comedy legends, plus the Golden Baz Award - link in bio for 🎟️
Join us for a celebration of some of his best-loved jokes, performed by comedy legends, plus the Golden Baz Award - link in bio for 🎟️
😂Two decades of pure joy continue at #SlapstickFest26 in #Bristol, Wed 4th to Sun 8th Feb 2026!
🤩With special guests #StephenMangan, #HarryHill, #ArmandoIannucci, and many more, don’t miss out - get your tickets via the link in bio.
🎬 Trailer courtesy of Jake Cauty.
🤩With special guests #StephenMangan, #HarryHill, #ArmandoIannucci, and many more, don’t miss out - get your tickets via the link in bio.
🎬 Trailer courtesy of Jake Cauty.
December 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM
😂Two decades of pure joy continue at #SlapstickFest26 in #Bristol, Wed 4th to Sun 8th Feb 2026!
🤩With special guests #StephenMangan, #HarryHill, #ArmandoIannucci, and many more, don’t miss out - get your tickets via the link in bio.
🎬 Trailer courtesy of Jake Cauty.
🤩With special guests #StephenMangan, #HarryHill, #ArmandoIannucci, and many more, don’t miss out - get your tickets via the link in bio.
🎬 Trailer courtesy of Jake Cauty.
Throwback to Stand Out Stand Up at The Hexagon in October 📸
We're delighted to be welcoming #AlexeiSayle and #ShaziaMirza to #SlapstickFest26!
Alexei will revisit his groundbreaking 1980s television series STUFF and Shazia joins Robin Ince ahead of South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut - 🎟️ 👇
We're delighted to be welcoming #AlexeiSayle and #ShaziaMirza to #SlapstickFest26!
Alexei will revisit his groundbreaking 1980s television series STUFF and Shazia joins Robin Ince ahead of South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut - 🎟️ 👇
December 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Throwback to Stand Out Stand Up at The Hexagon in October 📸
We're delighted to be welcoming #AlexeiSayle and #ShaziaMirza to #SlapstickFest26!
Alexei will revisit his groundbreaking 1980s television series STUFF and Shazia joins Robin Ince ahead of South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut - 🎟️ 👇
We're delighted to be welcoming #AlexeiSayle and #ShaziaMirza to #SlapstickFest26!
Alexei will revisit his groundbreaking 1980s television series STUFF and Shazia joins Robin Ince ahead of South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut - 🎟️ 👇
We're excited to announce comedy legend #HarryHill is joining the #SlapstickFest26 lineup (Wed 4 - Sun 8 Feb) to share his Desert Island Laurel & Hardy picks!
Joined by @robinince.bsky.social, Harry will choose his favourite Stan & Ollie, stunningly restored and screened at Bristol Megascreen.
Joined by @robinince.bsky.social, Harry will choose his favourite Stan & Ollie, stunningly restored and screened at Bristol Megascreen.
December 8, 2025 at 12:36 PM
We're excited to announce comedy legend #HarryHill is joining the #SlapstickFest26 lineup (Wed 4 - Sun 8 Feb) to share his Desert Island Laurel & Hardy picks!
Joined by @robinince.bsky.social, Harry will choose his favourite Stan & Ollie, stunningly restored and screened at Bristol Megascreen.
Joined by @robinince.bsky.social, Harry will choose his favourite Stan & Ollie, stunningly restored and screened at Bristol Megascreen.
Following our Reading fundraiser event, Robert Ross is bringing SERIOUSLY SILLY to Slapstick Festival!
Robert joins Gemma Ross in conversation on Sunday 8th February 13:30 at St George's Bristol to celebrate the python and discuss his latest biography SERIOUSLY SILLY: The Life of Terry Jones.
Robert joins Gemma Ross in conversation on Sunday 8th February 13:30 at St George's Bristol to celebrate the python and discuss his latest biography SERIOUSLY SILLY: The Life of Terry Jones.
December 6, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Following our Reading fundraiser event, Robert Ross is bringing SERIOUSLY SILLY to Slapstick Festival!
Robert joins Gemma Ross in conversation on Sunday 8th February 13:30 at St George's Bristol to celebrate the python and discuss his latest biography SERIOUSLY SILLY: The Life of Terry Jones.
Robert joins Gemma Ross in conversation on Sunday 8th February 13:30 at St George's Bristol to celebrate the python and discuss his latest biography SERIOUSLY SILLY: The Life of Terry Jones.
Adam Hills and @mikemccartney.bsky.social are joining us at #SlapstickFest26!
The Slapstick 'Best Friends' double act returns on Sunday 8th February 19:00 at St George's Bristol to produce a brand-new experimental event of spontaneous comedy and creativity: SHOW & TELL. Tickets via link in bio 🎟️
The Slapstick 'Best Friends' double act returns on Sunday 8th February 19:00 at St George's Bristol to produce a brand-new experimental event of spontaneous comedy and creativity: SHOW & TELL. Tickets via link in bio 🎟️
December 5, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Adam Hills and @mikemccartney.bsky.social are joining us at #SlapstickFest26!
The Slapstick 'Best Friends' double act returns on Sunday 8th February 19:00 at St George's Bristol to produce a brand-new experimental event of spontaneous comedy and creativity: SHOW & TELL. Tickets via link in bio 🎟️
The Slapstick 'Best Friends' double act returns on Sunday 8th February 19:00 at St George's Bristol to produce a brand-new experimental event of spontaneous comedy and creativity: SHOW & TELL. Tickets via link in bio 🎟️
It's only two months until Slapstick Festival 2026 (Wed 4 - Sun 8 Feb), with our first day closing on South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut at Bristol Megascreen!
Join @robinince.bsky.social, #ShaziaMirza and more in conversation on the outrageous, boundary-pushing satire via the link below🎟️
Join @robinince.bsky.social, #ShaziaMirza and more in conversation on the outrageous, boundary-pushing satire via the link below🎟️
December 4, 2025 at 5:35 PM
It's only two months until Slapstick Festival 2026 (Wed 4 - Sun 8 Feb), with our first day closing on South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut at Bristol Megascreen!
Join @robinince.bsky.social, #ShaziaMirza and more in conversation on the outrageous, boundary-pushing satire via the link below🎟️
Join @robinince.bsky.social, #ShaziaMirza and more in conversation on the outrageous, boundary-pushing satire via the link below🎟️
We've just released more stalls tickets for the Silent Comedy Gala!
Join @stephenmangan.bsky.social , #RickWakeman + more at Bristol Beacon on Fri 6 Feb for great cinema, live music and lots of laughs 😂 Tickets below 👇
Join @stephenmangan.bsky.social , #RickWakeman + more at Bristol Beacon on Fri 6 Feb for great cinema, live music and lots of laughs 😂 Tickets below 👇
🥁 Announcing our host for the Silent Comedy Gala... @stephenmangan.bsky.social !
The actor and comedian joins us at Bristol Beacon on Friday 6th February 2026 19:30 for a packed evening of timeless comedy, live music, and vintage charm - tickets in below 👇
#stephenmangan #charliechaplin
The actor and comedian joins us at Bristol Beacon on Friday 6th February 2026 19:30 for a packed evening of timeless comedy, live music, and vintage charm - tickets in below 👇
#stephenmangan #charliechaplin
December 2, 2025 at 5:39 PM
We've just released more stalls tickets for the Silent Comedy Gala!
Join @stephenmangan.bsky.social , #RickWakeman + more at Bristol Beacon on Fri 6 Feb for great cinema, live music and lots of laughs 😂 Tickets below 👇
Join @stephenmangan.bsky.social , #RickWakeman + more at Bristol Beacon on Fri 6 Feb for great cinema, live music and lots of laughs 😂 Tickets below 👇
Due to popular demand, we've released six more Slapstick Full Festival passes!
With limited Slapstick Silent Festival passes as well, don't miss out as once they're gone, they're GONE 💥
Link below 👇 #slapstickcomedy #silentcomedy #festivalpass
With limited Slapstick Silent Festival passes as well, don't miss out as once they're gone, they're GONE 💥
Link below 👇 #slapstickcomedy #silentcomedy #festivalpass
📣Looking for Black Friday deals? Don't miss out on our discounted Festival passes!
Get 10% off the Silent Pass and Slapstick Full Pass when you purchase this weekend ⏰
🔗 Link in bio for an ideal treat and the complete Slapstick Festival experience.
#blackfriday #festivalpass #slapstick
Get 10% off the Silent Pass and Slapstick Full Pass when you purchase this weekend ⏰
🔗 Link in bio for an ideal treat and the complete Slapstick Festival experience.
#blackfriday #festivalpass #slapstick
December 2, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Due to popular demand, we've released six more Slapstick Full Festival passes!
With limited Slapstick Silent Festival passes as well, don't miss out as once they're gone, they're GONE 💥
Link below 👇 #slapstickcomedy #silentcomedy #festivalpass
With limited Slapstick Silent Festival passes as well, don't miss out as once they're gone, they're GONE 💥
Link below 👇 #slapstickcomedy #silentcomedy #festivalpass
Our 2026 Festival (Wed 4 to Sun 8 Feb) captures all things #Laurel&Hardy!
From rediscovered early work to a chaotic final feature (Atoll K), we’ll be diving into favourites at our Desert Island events, visiting The Last Stage with “A.J” Marriot, and going before and beyond the iconic comedy duo.
From rediscovered early work to a chaotic final feature (Atoll K), we’ll be diving into favourites at our Desert Island events, visiting The Last Stage with “A.J” Marriot, and going before and beyond the iconic comedy duo.
December 1, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Our 2026 Festival (Wed 4 to Sun 8 Feb) captures all things #Laurel&Hardy!
From rediscovered early work to a chaotic final feature (Atoll K), we’ll be diving into favourites at our Desert Island events, visiting The Last Stage with “A.J” Marriot, and going before and beyond the iconic comedy duo.
From rediscovered early work to a chaotic final feature (Atoll K), we’ll be diving into favourites at our Desert Island events, visiting The Last Stage with “A.J” Marriot, and going before and beyond the iconic comedy duo.
📣Looking for Black Friday deals? Don't miss out on our discounted Festival passes!
Get 10% off the Silent Pass and Slapstick Full Pass when you purchase this weekend ⏰
🔗 Link in bio for an ideal treat and the complete Slapstick Festival experience.
#blackfriday #festivalpass #slapstick
Get 10% off the Silent Pass and Slapstick Full Pass when you purchase this weekend ⏰
🔗 Link in bio for an ideal treat and the complete Slapstick Festival experience.
#blackfriday #festivalpass #slapstick
November 28, 2025 at 10:03 AM
📣Looking for Black Friday deals? Don't miss out on our discounted Festival passes!
Get 10% off the Silent Pass and Slapstick Full Pass when you purchase this weekend ⏰
🔗 Link in bio for an ideal treat and the complete Slapstick Festival experience.
#blackfriday #festivalpass #slapstick
Get 10% off the Silent Pass and Slapstick Full Pass when you purchase this weekend ⏰
🔗 Link in bio for an ideal treat and the complete Slapstick Festival experience.
#blackfriday #festivalpass #slapstick
Have you read our Festival Director Chris Daniels' preview of Slapstick 2026 (Wed 4 - Sun 8 Feb)?
Check out the piece via the link below going through the process behind curating the Holy Fools season, and how this year's programme challenges conformity through comedy.
#charliechaplin #haroldlloyd
Check out the piece via the link below going through the process behind curating the Holy Fools season, and how this year's programme challenges conformity through comedy.
#charliechaplin #haroldlloyd
November 26, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Have you read our Festival Director Chris Daniels' preview of Slapstick 2026 (Wed 4 - Sun 8 Feb)?
Check out the piece via the link below going through the process behind curating the Holy Fools season, and how this year's programme challenges conformity through comedy.
#charliechaplin #haroldlloyd
Check out the piece via the link below going through the process behind curating the Holy Fools season, and how this year's programme challenges conformity through comedy.
#charliechaplin #haroldlloyd
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Laurel and Hardy's first 2 feature films are making their Blu-ray debut in Dec in new restorations:
PARDON US (1931) original theatrical version
PACK UP YOUR TROUBLES (1932) restored by UCLA + The Film Foundation from original nitrate elements
www.classicflix.com/products/cop... #FilmSky
PARDON US (1931) original theatrical version
PACK UP YOUR TROUBLES (1932) restored by UCLA + The Film Foundation from original nitrate elements
www.classicflix.com/products/cop... #FilmSky
November 26, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Laurel and Hardy's first 2 feature films are making their Blu-ray debut in Dec in new restorations:
PARDON US (1931) original theatrical version
PACK UP YOUR TROUBLES (1932) restored by UCLA + The Film Foundation from original nitrate elements
www.classicflix.com/products/cop... #FilmSky
PARDON US (1931) original theatrical version
PACK UP YOUR TROUBLES (1932) restored by UCLA + The Film Foundation from original nitrate elements
www.classicflix.com/products/cop... #FilmSky
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Always a highlight of the year. I’m booked to see 20 events. Follow @slapstickfest.bsky.social for updates. Full Slapstick programme here. slapstick.org.uk
November 25, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Always a highlight of the year. I’m booked to see 20 events. Follow @slapstickfest.bsky.social for updates. Full Slapstick programme here. slapstick.org.uk
Our #SlapstickSunday (Sun 8 Feb) has a triple bill of #ArmandoIannucci at St George's Bristol!
@mrchrisaddison.bsky.social + special guests for The Thick Of It: Politics, Power & Profanity (15:00) and Speaking Truth to Power (17:30) before introducing In The Loop (20:30)
Tickets via link in bio 🎟️
@mrchrisaddison.bsky.social + special guests for The Thick Of It: Politics, Power & Profanity (15:00) and Speaking Truth to Power (17:30) before introducing In The Loop (20:30)
Tickets via link in bio 🎟️
November 24, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Our #SlapstickSunday (Sun 8 Feb) has a triple bill of #ArmandoIannucci at St George's Bristol!
@mrchrisaddison.bsky.social + special guests for The Thick Of It: Politics, Power & Profanity (15:00) and Speaking Truth to Power (17:30) before introducing In The Loop (20:30)
Tickets via link in bio 🎟️
@mrchrisaddison.bsky.social + special guests for The Thick Of It: Politics, Power & Profanity (15:00) and Speaking Truth to Power (17:30) before introducing In The Loop (20:30)
Tickets via link in bio 🎟️
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Terrific evening on 6 February 2026 as the Slapstick Gala returns. Follow @slapstickfest.bsky.social for updates. Book for gala here: bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/sla...
November 22, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Terrific evening on 6 February 2026 as the Slapstick Gala returns. Follow @slapstickfest.bsky.social for updates. Book for gala here: bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/sla...
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Watched this last night as preparation for our The Likely Lads event @slapstickfest.bsky.social 6 February 2026. Chosen very nice clip to show. Book here: slapstick.org.uk/events/the-l...
November 23, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Watched this last night as preparation for our The Likely Lads event @slapstickfest.bsky.social 6 February 2026. Chosen very nice clip to show. Book here: slapstick.org.uk/events/the-l...
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Delighted to be hosting three sessions on Adolphe Menjou @slapstickfest.bsky.social 2026. A remarkable actor, I wrote about him and his role in Stanley Kubrick’s Paths of Glory here: festivalofideas.substack.com/p/festival-o.... We’ll see him in very different roles in Slapstick 1/
Festival of Ideas 3: Paths of Glory and the Brutality of Military Incompetence
Andrew Kelly
festivalofideas.substack.com
November 23, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Delighted to be hosting three sessions on Adolphe Menjou @slapstickfest.bsky.social 2026. A remarkable actor, I wrote about him and his role in Stanley Kubrick’s Paths of Glory here: festivalofideas.substack.com/p/festival-o.... We’ll see him in very different roles in Slapstick 1/
🥁 Announcing our host for the Silent Comedy Gala... @stephenmangan.bsky.social !
The actor and comedian joins us at Bristol Beacon on Friday 6th February 2026 19:30 for a packed evening of timeless comedy, live music, and vintage charm - tickets in below 👇
#stephenmangan #charliechaplin
The actor and comedian joins us at Bristol Beacon on Friday 6th February 2026 19:30 for a packed evening of timeless comedy, live music, and vintage charm - tickets in below 👇
#stephenmangan #charliechaplin
November 21, 2025 at 11:41 AM
🥁 Announcing our host for the Silent Comedy Gala... @stephenmangan.bsky.social !
The actor and comedian joins us at Bristol Beacon on Friday 6th February 2026 19:30 for a packed evening of timeless comedy, live music, and vintage charm - tickets in below 👇
#stephenmangan #charliechaplin
The actor and comedian joins us at Bristol Beacon on Friday 6th February 2026 19:30 for a packed evening of timeless comedy, live music, and vintage charm - tickets in below 👇
#stephenmangan #charliechaplin
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Philosophy from The Likely Lads:
‘In the chocolate box of life the top layer's already gone. And someone's pinched the orange creme from the bottom.’
Join me, 6 February, for a special The Likely Lads event @slapstickfest.bsky.social
‘In the chocolate box of life the top layer's already gone. And someone's pinched the orange creme from the bottom.’
Join me, 6 February, for a special The Likely Lads event @slapstickfest.bsky.social
The Likely Lads (1976) - the chocolate box of life
YouTube video by Paul Thompson
youtu.be
November 20, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Philosophy from The Likely Lads:
‘In the chocolate box of life the top layer's already gone. And someone's pinched the orange creme from the bottom.’
Join me, 6 February, for a special The Likely Lads event @slapstickfest.bsky.social
‘In the chocolate box of life the top layer's already gone. And someone's pinched the orange creme from the bottom.’
Join me, 6 February, for a special The Likely Lads event @slapstickfest.bsky.social
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Excited to be introing Shincherō Ueda’s One Cut of The Dead (2017)
@bristolbeacon.bsky.social Lantern Hall Sat 7th Feb 21:00 🧟♀️🧟📽️
As part of the fantastic @slapstickfest.bsky.social 4-8th Feb 2026 - The theme: ‘Laughter is a form of resistance’
Link below:
slapstick.org.uk/events/slaps...
@bristolbeacon.bsky.social Lantern Hall Sat 7th Feb 21:00 🧟♀️🧟📽️
As part of the fantastic @slapstickfest.bsky.social 4-8th Feb 2026 - The theme: ‘Laughter is a form of resistance’
Link below:
slapstick.org.uk/events/slaps...
November 17, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Excited to be introing Shincherō Ueda’s One Cut of The Dead (2017)
@bristolbeacon.bsky.social Lantern Hall Sat 7th Feb 21:00 🧟♀️🧟📽️
As part of the fantastic @slapstickfest.bsky.social 4-8th Feb 2026 - The theme: ‘Laughter is a form of resistance’
Link below:
slapstick.org.uk/events/slaps...
@bristolbeacon.bsky.social Lantern Hall Sat 7th Feb 21:00 🧟♀️🧟📽️
As part of the fantastic @slapstickfest.bsky.social 4-8th Feb 2026 - The theme: ‘Laughter is a form of resistance’
Link below:
slapstick.org.uk/events/slaps...
Our event celebrating 20 years of #NotGoingOut with #LeeMack has almost sold out!
Grab your tickets sharpish so you don't miss out via the link below 👇
Grab your tickets sharpish so you don't miss out via the link below 👇
November 17, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Our event celebrating 20 years of #NotGoingOut with #LeeMack has almost sold out!
Grab your tickets sharpish so you don't miss out via the link below 👇
Grab your tickets sharpish so you don't miss out via the link below 👇
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Delighted to be hosting this event on Adolphe Menjou and The Front Page @slapstickfest.bsky.social 5 February 2026.
slapstick.org.uk/events/adolp...
slapstick.org.uk/events/adolp...
November 16, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Delighted to be hosting this event on Adolphe Menjou and The Front Page @slapstickfest.bsky.social 5 February 2026.
slapstick.org.uk/events/adolp...
slapstick.org.uk/events/adolp...
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First event of 2026 - The fantastic @slapstickfest.bsky.social 4-8th Feb! The theme 'Laughter is a form of resistance'.
Shinchirō Ueda's One Cut of The Dead (2017) @bristolbeacon.bsky.social Sat 7th of Feb 21:00 🧟♀️🧟📽️
Link🔻
www.slapstick.org.uk/events/slapstick-after-dark-one-cut-of-the-dead-2017/
Shinchirō Ueda's One Cut of The Dead (2017) @bristolbeacon.bsky.social Sat 7th of Feb 21:00 🧟♀️🧟📽️
Link🔻
www.slapstick.org.uk/events/slapstick-after-dark-one-cut-of-the-dead-2017/
November 17, 2025 at 11:55 AM
First event of 2026 - The fantastic @slapstickfest.bsky.social 4-8th Feb! The theme 'Laughter is a form of resistance'.
Shinchirō Ueda's One Cut of The Dead (2017) @bristolbeacon.bsky.social Sat 7th of Feb 21:00 🧟♀️🧟📽️
Link🔻
www.slapstick.org.uk/events/slapstick-after-dark-one-cut-of-the-dead-2017/
Shinchirō Ueda's One Cut of The Dead (2017) @bristolbeacon.bsky.social Sat 7th of Feb 21:00 🧟♀️🧟📽️
Link🔻
www.slapstick.org.uk/events/slapstick-after-dark-one-cut-of-the-dead-2017/
What a wonderful night at The Hexagon celebrating #TerryJones with #MichaelPalin, @sanjeevbhaskar.bsky.social and #RobertRoss!
Thank you to everyone who joined us - we hope to see you at the festival in Bristol from Wed 4th to Sun 8th February.
📸 David Betteridge Photography
Thank you to everyone who joined us - we hope to see you at the festival in Bristol from Wed 4th to Sun 8th February.
📸 David Betteridge Photography
November 16, 2025 at 2:52 PM
What a wonderful night at The Hexagon celebrating #TerryJones with #MichaelPalin, @sanjeevbhaskar.bsky.social and #RobertRoss!
Thank you to everyone who joined us - we hope to see you at the festival in Bristol from Wed 4th to Sun 8th February.
📸 David Betteridge Photography
Thank you to everyone who joined us - we hope to see you at the festival in Bristol from Wed 4th to Sun 8th February.
📸 David Betteridge Photography