Slapstick Festival

Slapstick Festival is an annual comedy film festival in Bristol, United Kingdom. The festival, which was created in 2005[1] by Bristol Silents,[2] screens silent, classic, and visual comedy films. The mission of the festival is to introduce these films to modern audiences and bring them to life for a new generation of viewers. Silent comedies are presented with musicians performing a score live, introductions by special guests, and various special events take place throughout the festival.[3]

The festival also produces one-off events throughout the year,[4] such as a Tiswas reunion show at St George's on 16 April 2022, which reunited Bob Carolgees, John Gorman, Sally James and Chris Tarrant from the 1970s children's Saturday morning television show.[5][6][7]

Awards

Aardman Slapstick Comedy Legend

June Whitfield at the 2013 Festival

Slapstick Festival presents this award in collaboration with Aardman Animations. Winners are selected by a panel of comedy luminaries, previous recipients and festival patrons. This esteemed award is dedicated to honouring contemporary comedians who have left an indelible mark on the realm of onscreen and live comedy. The exquisite trophy itself, featuring the beloved Aardman character Morph is expertly sculpted by Aardman's model shop to capture the essence of the awardee. [8]

Past winners:

Aardman Slapstick Visual Comedy

Created to recognise the excellence of comedians and film makers in the field of visual comedy. The award is a Morph sculpted to resemble the recipient.[14]

Past winners:

Sylvester McCoy=== Slapstick 'Legacy' Award === A metal 'coin' engraved with the words: In the footsteps of the late great slent comedians.[citation needed]

This award is given to performers and filmmakers who have created Slapstick and Visual comedy onscreen work worthy of mention alongside the original performers in early silent comedy.

References

  1. ^ "Return of Slapstick". www.bbc.co.uk. 18 December 2007. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  2. ^ "Bristol Silents celebrate 10 year Anniversary". South West Screen. 9 June 2010. Archived from the original on 16 July 2011.
  3. ^ "Slapstick Festival". Visit Bristol. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  4. ^ "Slapstick Festival celebrates 10 years". Bristol 24/7. 24 September 2014. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  5. ^ Cavendish, Dominic (17 April 2022). "Gunge and custard pies: What happened when ITV's Tiswas reunited on stage, 40 years on". The Telegraph.
  6. ^ "Tiswas: The Reunion | St George's Bristol".
  7. ^ "Slapstick presents: Tiswas: The Reunion at St Georges Bristol".
  8. ^ "StackPath". www.slapstick.org.uk. 18 June 2015. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
  9. ^ "Comedy award for June Whitfield". BBC News. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
  10. ^ Solutions, Powder Blue Internet Business. "French and Saunders are officially legends : News 2017 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide". www.chortle.co.uk. Retrieved 4 July 2019. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  11. ^ Reporter (31 March 2015). "Comedy genius Barry Cryer has left us in tears with laughter!". Sunday Post. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
  12. ^ "Ken Dodd receives Slapstick Comedy Legend award". British Comedy Guide. 26 January 2016. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
  13. ^ "French and Saunders reunited in Bristol to receive comedy award". ITV News. 23 June 2017. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
  14. ^ "StackPath". www.slapstick.org.uk. 18 June 2015. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
  15. ^ "Vic and Bob win slapstick award". 26 January 2015. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
  16. ^ "Comedy honour for Michael Palin". 22 January 2010. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
  17. ^ Robson, Dave (28 January 2015). "Vic and Bob's slapstick skills earn award from Wallace and Gromit creators". gazettelive. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
  18. ^ "Slapstick Festival 2017". www.culturecalling.com. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
  19. ^ "Vic and Bob receive Aardman Slapstick award". Bristol 24/7. 26 January 2015. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
  20. ^ BWW News Desk. "Michael Crawford to Be Honored with Visual Comedy Legend Award 8 April; Plus Career Conversation". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 4 July 2019.

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