Mission Statement


Our Vision
Over a Decade of Laughter
Slapstick Festival continues to go from strength to strength. Since 2005 we have presented 14 editions of the festival in Bristol, hosting over 300 events for more than 100,000 people and introducing rare archive and silent comedy films to more and more diverse audiences. Long may this continue!
Mission Statement
Our Vision
Over a Decade of Laughter
Slapstick Festival continues to go from strength to strength, since 2005 Slapstick has presented 14 editions of the festival in Bristol, hosting over 300 events for more than 100,000 people and introducing rare archive and silent comedy films to more and more diverse audiences. Long may this continue!
Festival Team
Guest Liaison: Bill Kelly. Stage Manager: Gemma Brooks. Musical Director: Günter A. Buchwald. Festival Photographers: David Betteridge, Paul Lippiatt. Website: Dan Jones (Clear Design UK). Press & PR: Pam Beddard. Design & Branding: Louise Kelly (Limepark Studios). Advertising: Piers Martens. Branding: Danny Heffer. Filming Team and Editing: Aardman Machine Room, UWE. Trailer: Skylark Media. Copy Support: Victoria Walker. Ident: Bram Twheam (Aardman). Advisors: Michael Daniels, Andrew Kelly.

Patrons
Kevin Brownlow
Graeme Garden OBE
Peter Lord CBE
Matt Lucas
Rob Brydon MBE
Bernie Clifton
Barry Humphries CBE
David Robinson
David Sproxton CBE
Barry Cryer OBE
Sir Michael Palin
Marcus Brigstocke
Nick Park CBE
Ian Lavender
Bill Oddie OBE
Paul McGann
Advisory Board
Graeme Garden
David Sproxton
David Robinson
Mo Sutton
Robin Ince
Lucy Porter
Chris Kidd
Dr Jo Daniels
Sue Lion
Steven Coombe
Christopher Daniels
