Bristol Old Vic is set to host some of the biggest comedy names in the UK for the city's Slapstick festival. Slapstick is the UK’s biggest celebration of silent, visual and classic screen comedy and is set to return to the city in February next year.
Slapstick Sunday - the final day of the six-day event - already has an impressive roster of names on the billing. Sir Michael Palin will be joined on stage by Bristol's own Stephen Merchant and Rob Brydon when he takes part in the final two events of the seven programmed for the King Street venue.
The festival is moving from its traditional late January spot to February 14-19 for its 19th edition and while its full line-up is still being finalised, tickets go on general sale on Thursday (November 27) for its Bristol Old Vic take-over on Sunday, February 19.
