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Sat 15 Feb 2025

14:15

Slapstick Festival 2025

Breaking Barriers: Goodness Gracious Me

30th Anniversary Celebration

Lantern Hall

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£16.35 - £21.80 incl. booking fee

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Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Goodness Gracious Me, the pioneering radio and television comedy series that redefined British comedy by challenging stereotypes and spotlighting British-Asian experiences.

Join the series’ creators and stars, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Meera Syal, and Anil Gupta, in conversation with host Matthew Sweet (BBC Radio 4’s Free Thinking) as they reflect on the show’s impact and legacy. Through conversation and extracts from the show, this event promises fresh insights into how this satire has shaped perspectives on identity, culture, and comedy in the UK.

Presented by Slapstick Festival

Format: Reserved seating

Age: 12+

Doors: 14.00
Start: 14.15
Finish:
15.30

Please note: Guest appearances are subject to work commitments

All timings are approximate and subject to change

A top quality comedy with a wonderfully talented cast.”

Audience review

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Festival Passes

 

Silent Comedy Pass

Price: £140.00 incl. booking fee

Perfect for Silent/Classic Comedy enthusiasts! Save almost 50% on regular tickets with access to 20 events, including all 15 Watershed screenings and 4 MegaScreen events. Plus, enjoy The Silent Comedy Gala with Rick Wakeman and a special guest host (TBA). Bonus: Includes an exclusive Slapstick Festival laminate pass.

 

Slapstick Full Pass

Price: £250.00 incl. booking fee

Get access to 31 events, including the best seats in the house for 16 events. This pass offers almost 50% savings and includes tickets to an additional theatre show at Beacon Lantern on Saturday 15 February 2025, not yet announced or listed

Please note
: Full Pass holders have the option to watch either Dr. Strangelove or That’s really heavy man.

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About Lantern Hall

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The venue

Lantern Hall

at Bristol Beacon

Getting to the venue

Location: Lantern Hall is located within Bristol Beacon. Head to Level 1 and follow signs to find the auditorium.

Address: Bristol Beacon, Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR

  Bicycle

Bicycle racks can be found in front of the main entrance on Trenchard Street, Colston Street, and on the city centre promenade. Find your nearest cycle routes using Cycle Planner.

Car parking

Trenchard Street multi-storey car park is 200m away, directly behind Bristol Beacon.

  Bristol Clean Air Zone

Bristol Beacon is inside the Bristol Clean Air Zone. Check if your vehicle will be charged and how much you’ll have to pay.

  Bus

Most bus services stop in and around the city centre promenade, 250m from Bristol Beacon.

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Access

Mobility

Spaces for wheelchair users are available within the first 10 rows on the flat floor of the Hall.

Assistance Dogs

Assistance dogs and emotional support animals are allowed in the performance space. Seats in rows AA-J on the flat floor are most suitable. If you prefer, you can leave your animal with a member of staff during the performance.

Hearing Facility

A Sennheiser MobileConnect assistive listening system is installed in the venue. Download the free App and use your own mobile device and headphones to listen to the performance. (Devices are available on request.)

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