Fundraising gala with a bill of British stand-up comedians to support the Slapstick Festival.
Stand Up For Slapstick comes to The Hexagon on Thursday 29 October, a fundraising gala that brings a bill of British comedians to Reading. It's a night of stand-up put on to support Slapstick Festival, which is described as the UK's leading annual celebration of classic screen comedy. The festival itself is Bristol's premier home for visual, physical and classic screen comedy, connecting the golden age of silent cinema with modern masters of wit and pairing physical performers, iconic comedy writers, cult acts and musical raconteurs who share the same timeless, mischievous DNA. Its programme ranges from archived film screenings with live accompaniment to exclusive, laugh-out-loud conversations with comedy royalty, with something for audiences of all ages.
The line-up for the night is a broad one. Henning Wehn, Mark Steel, Lucy Porter, Alasdair Beckett-King and Marcel Lucont all take the stage, with Jimeoin hosting the evening. It's a mix of names from different corners of the comedy scene, so you'll get a good variety of styles across the bill rather than one particular tone. The whole thing is a fundraiser, so the ticket price goes towards keeping the festival running.
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It starts at 19:30 at The Hexagon, and tickets are £29.50, with an early bird price of £25.50 if you book ahead.
