Slapstick Festival 2025

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Slapstick Festival returns to Bristol to celebrate its 20th anniversary edition!

Featuring 35 classic, silent and visual film events alongside top-tier comedy performances across Bristol’s iconic venues, including Bristol Beacon, Bristol Old Vic, Watershed, and more. Many of our events are BSL signed.

Look forward to six exciting events at Beacon Hall and Lantern Hall, including appearances by award-winning actor Martin Freeman, stand-up comedian Stephen K Amos and musician Rick Wakeman.

This five-day celebration, from Wednesday 12 February to Sunday 16 February 2025, promises plenty of surprises and laughs with special guests like Stand Up legend Ben Elton, Sir Michael Palin, Samira Ahmed, Lucy Porter, Alasdair Beckett-King, Adam Hills, and more still to be announced.

Presented by Slapstick Festival

Wed 12 Feb – Sun 16 Feb 2025

All timings are approximate and subject to change

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Festival Passes

Silent Comedy Pass

Earlybird Price: £135.00 incl. booking fee
(Saves £15)

A must for lovers of vintage and silent comedy, the Silent Pass gives you access to a superb programme of screenings, talks, and live accompaniments featuring comedy legends from Chaplin to Keaton, Laurel & Hardy, and beyond. Includes access to 20 events.

Slapstick Full Pass

Earlybird Price: £225.00 incl. booking fee
(Saves £25)

Get the complete Slapstick experience! The Full Pass includes everything in the Silent Pass, plus an exclusive selection of special events, live shows, and modern comedy favourites.
Includes access to 30+ events.

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The venue

Bristol Beacon

Getting to the venue

Location: Bristol Beacon is located in the city centre with entrances on Colston Street and Trenchard Street.

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 50m 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

The city centre bus stop is 250m from Bristol Beacon where most bus services stop.

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Access

Mobility

Bristol Beacon foyer has level access from street level with lifts to all levels and areas.

Assistance Dogs

Registered assistance dogs and emotional support animals are allowed in the venue.

Hearing Facility

There is an induction loop at the box office. You can use this by adjusting your hearing aid to the ‘T’ setting. There is no hearing loop facility for the foyer stage.

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