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Slapstick silent film comedy festival returns for its sixth year to bring laughter to Bristol just when we need it most. This year’s festival is stuffed to the gills with some of the world’s funniest silent comedies, brought to life by an unprecedented line-up of special guests. Paul Merton is back once again as the inimitable host of Slapstick’s Friday night gala at Colston Hall, presenting Buster Keaton’s Our Hospitality accompanied live by the finest silent film ensemble in Europe The Prima Vista Social Club. This year, Bristol Old Vic is delighted to play host to some of the festival’s major highlights, and to welcome some very special guests including 'national treasure' Eric Sykes. Slapstick is a Bristol Silents/Watershed event presented in partnership with Aardman Animations, BFI National Archive, Colston Hall, Arnolfini, Bristol Old Vic and Festival of Ideas.